Can acid reflux disease be treated with diet and lifestyle changes?
One of the most effective ways to treat acid reflux disease is to avoid the foods and beverages that trigger symptoms. Here are other steps you can take: • Eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. • Quit smoking. • Put blocks under the head of your bed to raise it at least 4 to 6 inches. • Don’t eat at least two to three hours before lying down. • Try sleeping in a chair for daytime naps. • Don’t wear tight clothes or tight belts. • If you’re overweight or obese, take steps to lose weight with exercise and diet changes. • Also, ask your doctor whether any medication could be triggering your heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux disease.
