If you suffer from GERD, you know that by avoiding certain foods the symptoms tend to alleviate. But did you know that you can also make certain lifestyle changes that will also help.

  1. If you smoke, stop now. You already probably heard this numerous times before but smoking weakens the organs related to GERD.
  2. Lose weight- studies have been done that shown that obese people are more likely to develop GERD
  3. Eat more frequently but less- big meals overflow the stomach and makes it easier for acid reflux
  4. Follow the Gerd Diet- avoid eating citrus fruits, tomato based products, mint, or carbonated beverages.
  5. don’t chew gum or anything of a similar nature – because by chewing you allow excess air into your body which causes GERD
  6. Don’t eat before sleeping- Avoid lying down after you eat since it makes it for the content of the stomach to enter the esophagus.