Tip 1: It is crucial to take 3 meals daily at regular time. Remember to avoid snacks at night so as to prevent nocturnal acid secretion which will trigger gastric pain at night.
Tip 2: Try not to overeat at each meal. If you feel hungry easily, try to take some small snacks between meals. A small portion each time with more frequent meals will reduce attacks.
Tip 3: It is important that you do not take too fatty food, too oily stuff or too much fiber in your diet as all these trigger acid secretion. Instead, eat more garlic.
Tip 4: You have to avoid taking too much spicy foods as Chili will induce over active acid secretion, causing dyspeptic symptoms such as, abdominal pain, nausea, feeling of fullness and bloating.
Tip 5: Drinking too much milk is not encouraged as milk contain Calcium and protein, therefore enhancing acid production. Drink lots of water everyday.
Tip 6: Avoid certain caffeine containing beverages such as coffee, tea, coke, as well as alcohol, citrus juice and tomato juice.
Tip 7: Avoid consuming too much of certain food like chocolate, mint, spearmint and chewing gum.
Tip 8: Stop smoking as cigarette contain nicotine.
Tip 9: To elevate your head 6-8 inches higher during sleep, by placing a block/foam/wedge under the head, to reduce acid reflux.
Tip 10: Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes and lying down immediately after a meal.
Tip 11: Try to lose weight if you are obese.
Tip 12: Try to take a more relax pace in life, stress will trigger acid reflux.
