{"id":1824,"date":"2019-11-08T10:56:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T15:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/?p=1824"},"modified":"2019-11-11T13:40:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T18:40:36","slug":"home-remedies-for-reducing-acid-reflux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/home-remedies-for-reducing-acid-reflux\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Remedies for Reducing Acid Reflux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever experienced a painful burning sensation in the chest after you&#8217;ve eaten, you&#8217;re not alone. Acid reflux, commonly referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/throat\/reflux\/\">heartburn<\/a>, affects 60 million people across the U.S. That means almost <strong>one out of every five people in Boone and Jefferson frequently reach for antacids <\/strong>after mealtime. There are some natural remedies that can help reduce the discomfort associated with acid reflux, allowing you to better enjoy your favorite foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Heartburn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/fire-1280x2276.jpg\" alt=\"fire\" class=\"wp-image-1826\" width=\"260\" height=\"466\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical term for acid reflux is gastroesophageal reflux\ndisease, usually shortened to GERD because even a linguist has fits with that\nmany vowels. Heartburn is another acceptable substitute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the symptoms of GERD?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Acid reflux is the result of stomach acid flowing into the esophagus and usually occurs following a meal. Besides the burning sensation in the chest, symptoms include a <strong>sour or bitter taste in the mouth<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/throat\/swallowing-disorders\/\">swallowing difficulty<\/a>, <strong>burping<\/strong>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"regurgitation (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gerd\/regurgitation\" target=\"_blank\">regurgitation<\/a>, <strong>nausea<\/strong> and <strong>bloating<\/strong>. Symptoms are worse when lying down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can OTC antacids and acid reducers help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs are available to help with symptom relief, including histamine-2 blockers (Pepcid and Zantac are two examples), proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid) and promotility agents, but <strong>many of these medications have unpleasant side effects<\/strong> and <strong>require daily usage<\/strong> in order to be most effective.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are some natural remedies you can try at home.\nYour Boone ear, nose and throat specialist recommends these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these heartburn home remedies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Eat smaller portions<\/strong>.      <em>Big meals increase the risk of heartburn<\/em>, so try dishing up less and      chewing slowly. This will help give your food time to digest and will      leave you feeling full sooner.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Avoid (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/314690.php\" target=\"_blank\">foods that trigger acid reflux<\/a>. Certain foods tend to cause acid reflux to flare up.      <em>Stay away from fatty, greasy and spicy foods<\/em> in particular. Try loading up      on lean meats and green vegetables instead.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t eat too close      to bedtime<\/strong>. Because <em>heartburn is often worse when lying down<\/em>, finish      eating at least three hours before going to bed. Skip that midnight snack      as well, unless you&#8217;re prepared to be up for a few hours afterward.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Limit alcohol<\/strong>.      Alcoholic beverages are <em>a well-known trigger of acid reflux<\/em>. When      imbibing, drink in moderation and put down that glass of chardonnay well      in advance of bedtime. As with eating, you&#8217;ll want to give yourself a      cushion of three hours before lying down to reduce your odds of      experiencing heartburn.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Chew gum<\/strong>. Chewing gum      <em>increases the amount of saliva you produce<\/em>, causing you to swallow more.      This helps <em>rid acid buildup more quickly<\/em>. Chewing gum that contains      bicarbonate is especially effective. <\/li><li><strong>Slow down<\/strong>. As      tempting as it is to go for a brisk walk or swim after eating in order to      work off those calories, it&#8217;s best to <em>wait 30-45 minutes before engaging      in vigorous physical activity<\/em>. This will <em>help prevent heartburn<\/em> from      flaring up.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These home remedies should help reduce the number and severity of heartburn outbreaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re still suffering from GERD, schedule an appointment today. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If they don&#8217;t bring you relief and you still suffer from acid reflux, especially if it&#8217;s accompanied by symptoms such as painful swallowing, chronic sore throat or unexplained weight loss, schedule an appointment with an <a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/about\/our-providers\/\">ENT doctor<\/a> in Boone or Jefferson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about eating habits and your health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/food-and-your-ears\/\">Food and Your Ears<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/how-to-travel-safely-with-food-allergies\/\">How to Travel Safely with Food Allergies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/a-good-thyroid-diet\/\">A Good Thyroid Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever experienced a painful burning sensation in the chest after you&#8217;ve eaten, you&#8217;re not alone. Acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn, affects 60 million people across the U.S. That means almost one out of every five people in Boone and Jefferson frequently reach for antacids after mealtime. 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