| Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (the more | | | | Foods that may cause your stomach to produce acid |
| dangerous form), can actually be greatly minimized by | | | | are more common than you may believe. Obviously, |
| choosing to make some changes in your habits. Taking | | | | peppers are spicy and should be avoided, but |
| prescription drugs could be a last recourse if you try | | | | chocolate may also promote heartburn because they |
| these small-scale modifications before hand. | | | | are often high in fat. Tomato-based foods such as |
| Most individuals suffer heartburn later at night, so this is | | | | pizza and pasta dishes will nearly always cause |
| the time you should avoid eating. Try to do your best | | | | heartburn if the person eating it is prone to |
| to finish eating 2 to 3 hours before you go to bed. If | | | | acid-forming reflux. |
| you love eating snacks later at night, it's time to try to | | | | You should also avoid eating generous servings. Try |
| put an stop to that habit. | | | | enjoying more diminutive portions when eating. If you |
| What you choose to eat can be as critical as the time | | | | eat too much, the acid in your system may end up |
| you eat when it comes to wiping out heartburn. If you | | | | being forced up your esophagus and often leads to |
| want to cut back your chance of having acid reflux, | | | | pain. |
| steer clear acid-forming foods. Acidic juices, coffee, | | | | Also, garlic is know to irritate and promote heartburn, |
| and alcohol are drinks that are better avoided. | | | | so try to limit your garlic intake. |