Acid reflux is a condition not a disease. Many people have a misconception that only drugs can treat acid reflux but that is not true. There are natural ways to treat this condition to make one feel better and lead to a cure. One of the key treatments a person can try is sleeping propped up. There are many products designed to gently incline the body's torso during sleep. The Avana Slant is a body pillow made of memory foam perfect for people dealing with acid reflux pain. But what exactly is acid reflux what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?
Acid reflux also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. This battle can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. The most common symptoms include feeling that food may be left trapped behind the breastbone, nausea after eating and heartburn or a burn pain in the chest. The heartburn can be increased by bending, stooping, lying down or eating. It gets worse at night but can be relieved by antacids. Less common symptoms include coughing or wheezing, difficulty swallowing, hiccups, hoarseness or change in voice, regurgitation of food and a sore throat.
Treatments for acid reflux including a person diet exercise and sleep habits. Try avoiding foods and beverages that trigger symptoms. Beverages like alcohol, caffeine and carbonated beverages. Foods like chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy or fatty foods and peppermint. People with this condition should avoid bending over or exercising just after eating, lying down with a full stomach or smoking. Doctor recommended treatments include eating smaller meals, losing weight if you are overweight, reducing stress and sleeping with your head raised about 6 inches. When it comes to sleeping use a body pillow or wedge under the body to slightly incline the entire body and raise the head. The Avana Wedge was designed to control night time acid reflux. The slant works like a hospital bed to keep the whole torso gently elevated, providing ideal comfort sleep surface. It is made with a urethane foam foundation covered in a layer of body contouring memory foam for the perfect combination of comfort and support.
People suffering from acid reflux can reverse their condition or ease the pain with a change in diet, exercise and sleep habits. There are natural ways to treat the condition including the use of a ledge wedge when at rest.
Karlie Philpott is the creator of TheBodyPillowShop a destination for support and comfort. A place to find the body pillow you need.
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