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Reduce the amount of fat that is in your diet to help your acid reflux symptoms.
Try to stay away from fried foods, fatty steaks, greasy pizzas, etc. These can relax your LES, slow down your stomach emptying and cause reflux.

If you suffer from acid reflux symptoms at night time, you may need to change the way you sleep.
You should be laying on your back, with the upper half of your body propped up by a few pillows.

Slippery elm, when ingested as a supplement, can help thicken mucous in your stomach and reduce erosion of the stomach lining.

This helps protect your stomach from the acid within.

Wear clothes that are loose-fitting and comfortable. If you wear clothes that are too constricting and tight, they will put added pressure around your abdomen and your lower esophageal sphincter.

Poor eating habits is often what makes acid reflux rear its ugly head.

Lots of folks eat fast and in great quantities. Make good nutritional choices and always take the time to eat. Avoid overeating. Additionally, you should eat more slowly.

One of the best things you can do if you suffer from acid reflux is to lose a few pounds.
Obesity is a huge contributor to acid reflux and .

Don't just treat the symptoms of acid reflux with antacids.
This does nothing to help reverse the damage caused to the esophagus caused by acid.