Key 🔑 Mealtime reminders for the holiday season if you have acid reflux, GERD, hiatal hernia, LPR ⬇️ ✅ Eating slowly and savoring your food, with the intention of relaxing and enjoying the meal, can actually enhance your digestion. Mindful eating has been associated with an increased parasympathetic response (the ‘rest and digest’ state), which signals to your body that it’s time to digest and absorb nutrients. This practice can also help you better gauge your level of fullness, reducing the likelihood of overeating and alleviating pressure on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES). ✅ Additionally, eating slowly and thoroughly chewing your food may reduce acid reflux by slowing down the rate at which your stomach fills. Moreover, proper chewing stimulates the production of digestive enzymes in your mouth, easing the digestive workload on your stomach. Remember, your stomach doesn’t have teeth! ❌ Drinking large amounts of liquids during meals can expand your stomach, increasing pressure on the LES and raising the risk of acid reflux. Instead, hydrate by sipping water between meals throughout the day. If needed, you can have a small cup of water during meals, but avoid drinking large quantities (>8oz). ✅ Maintaining good posture during and for 1-2 hours after meals is an underrated tip for preventing acid reflux. Sit upright while eating, and refrain from slouching or lying down immediately after meals. If you frequently experience GERD symptoms at night, consider elevating the head of your bed to reduce the chances of stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus. It’s also advisable to wait at least 3 hours before lying down after a meal. I hope this helps!! Thrilled to announce that our next REFLUX RELIEF GROUP PROGRAM IS LAUNCHING 1/1 ✨🤍head to my b10 to join the waitlist and get early access when registration opens! More details to come 🤍🌱
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