{"id":17127,"date":"2021-02-17T11:14:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opa.org.uk\/sample-page\/got-bad-heartburn-make-these-changes\/"},"modified":"2021-03-18T16:35:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T16:35:55","slug":"got-bad-heartburn-make-these-changes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opa-old.voidappsdev.uk\/?page_id=17127","title":{"rendered":"Got Bad Heartburn? Make These Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"s01\">\n<h1>Got Bad Heartburn? Make These Changes<\/h1>\n<p>Do you often get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/default.htm\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">heartburn<\/a>&nbsp;or other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/guide\/acid-reflux-symptoms\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">symptoms of acid reflux<\/a>? One of the first things to try for relief is to make some simple changes in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/default.htm\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">diet<\/a>&nbsp;and other everyday habits.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s02\">\n<h3>1. Revamp Your Meals<\/h3>\n<p>Think &ldquo;more and mini.&rdquo;&nbsp;Eat more often, but cut back on your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/control-portion-size\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">portions<\/a>. Smaller meals are easier on your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/rm-quiz-surprising-stomach-facts\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">stomach<\/a>&nbsp;because they put less pressure on the valve that connects your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/picture-of-the-esophagus\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">esophagus<\/a>&nbsp;and stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Pace yourself.&nbsp;Stop eating before you get too full. It helps if you eat slower, since you may not feel full until 15-20 minutes after you start to eat.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s03\">\n<h3>2. Outsmart Your Triggers<\/h3>\n<p>Notice &#8212; and avoid &#8212; foods or drinks that seem to bring on or worsen your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/guide\/reflux-disease-gerd-1\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">heartburn<\/a>. These may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/does-coffee-have-nutritional-value-you-bet\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">Coffee<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/health-benefits-of-green-tea\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">tea<\/a>&nbsp;(both regular and decaffeinated)<\/li>\n<li>Anything that&rsquo;s fizzy or has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/caffeine-myths-and-facts\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">caffeine<\/a>&nbsp;in it<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/rm-quiz-alcohol-myths-facts\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">Alcohol<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Citrus fruits, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/health-benefits-oranges\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">oranges<\/a>&nbsp;and lemons<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/ss\/slideshow-tomato-ways\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">Tomatoes<\/a>&nbsp;and products that contain tomatoes, such as tomato sauce and salsa<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sex-relationships\/features\/chocolate-answers\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">Chocolate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mint or peppermint<\/li>\n<li>Fatty foods<\/li>\n<li>Spicy foods<\/li>\n<li>Onions and garlic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s04\">\n<h3>3. Solve It While You Snooze<\/h3>\n<p>These steps will help reduce reflux when you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sleep-disorders\/default.htm\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">sleep<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put blocks under the legs at the head of your bed to raise it at least 6 to 8 inches. This helps keep your stomach&#8217;s contents down. Don&rsquo;t just pile on more pillows. It doesn&rsquo;t work, because this position may put more pressure on your belly.<\/li>\n<li>Stop eating at least 2 or 3 hours before lying down.<\/li>\n<li>If you want a nap, curl up in a chair instead of in bed. Sleeping in a more upright position can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s05\">\n<h3>4. Loosen Up<\/h3>\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wear tight clothes or tight belts.&nbsp;Often, extra pressure around your belly ramps up&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/guide\/what-is-acid-reflux-disease\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">acid reflux<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s06\">\n<h3>5. Take a Load Off<\/h3>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/features\/am-i-obese\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">overweight<\/a>, lose some of those extra pounds.&nbsp;It will ease pressure on your stomach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s07\">\n<h3>6 Kick the Habit<\/h3>\n<p>If you smoke, stop.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/smoking-cessation\/quit-smoking\" data-metrics-link=\"embd-lnk\">Smoking<\/a>&nbsp;may make it harder to keep stomach acid down. It can take several tries to kick the habit for good, so hang in there and keep trying! Your doctor can help.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got Bad Heartburn? Make These Changes Do you often get&nbsp;heartburn&nbsp;or other&nbsp;symptoms of acid reflux? One of the first things to try for relief is to make some simple changes in your&nbsp;diet&nbsp;and other everyday habits. 1. Revamp Your Meals Think &ldquo;more and mini.&rdquo;&nbsp;Eat more often, but cut back on your&nbsp;portions. Smaller meals are easier on your&nbsp;stomach&nbsp;because they put less pressure on the valve that connects your&nbsp;esophagus&nbsp;and stomach. Pace yourself.&nbsp;Stop eating before you get too full. It helps if you eat slower, since you may not feel full until 15-20 minutes after you start to eat. 2. Outsmart Your Triggers Notice &#8212; and avoid &#8212; foods or drinks that seem to bring on or worsen your&nbsp;heartburn. 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