How To Stop Hearburns

There are lots of over-the-counter medicines that are commonly available for treating heartburn. There are times, however, when surgery may be required to get rid of what is medically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). But if you make a few simple lifestyle changes acid reflux may be a thing of the past for you.

Eat small meals frequently. Meals will always trigger GERD symptoms. And most cases of acid reflux happen at the end of a hearty buffet. When our stomachs are so full of food, stomach acids are pushed back up into the esophagus. One thing you can do is spread out your meals during the day instead of going for the usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner routine. Just make sure that last meal isn't taken too late in the day.

Cut down on the following: chocolate, caffeine, spicy foods, fatty red meat, French fries, raw onions, tomatoes, butter, oil, and peppermint. You don't have to completely give them up, just make sure you control the portions you enjoy.
If you are already frequently suffering from heartburns, avoid alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the esophagus, allowing acid to go back up.

Lose some weight. Do some aerobic exercise regularly. Studies have shown that obese people are three times more likely to suffer from heartburn than those who weigh normally.