Thursday, July 12, 2012

Treating Acid Reflux

Treating Acid Reflux
Many of us suffer from occasional heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux, and the older we get it seems more likely to occur.

Throat problems associated with reflux include hoarseness, throat clearing, feeling like there is a lump in your throat and coughing.

To control the acid indigestion and reflux problems, some basic things done throughout the day may need to be adjusted and changed. Watching what you eat is very important. Sometimes it is wise to keep a food diary so you can pin down exactly what it is that triggers the acid indigestion symptoms.

Watching when you eat is also important. Try to avoid eating just before going to sleep. Allow three or four hours before you lie down and that includes no snacking.   

If you regularly consume caffeine and alcohol and smoke cigarettes, these will contribute and worsen the symptoms.

Other conditions that can bring on heartburn, acid indigestion and reflux include pregnancy and very stressful times in our lives, but once again the most common cause is certain types of foods.reflux. 

To read the rest of the story and to learn what foods cause this problem and what supplements you can take to help the problem click on the link below