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10 Tips to Alleviate Acid Reflux

Follow these eating and lifestyle tips to avoid or alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with GERD, acid reflux, and heartburn.

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Relax and eat your food slowly.
Instead of eating a lot at one sitting, which can make acid-reflux symptoms worse, eat only until you're comfortably full (versus overly stuffed). Be sure to sit down and take your time during a meal; strive to truly taste and enjoy each mouthful. One tried-and-true trick to eating more slowly is to put down your fork on the table between every few bites.

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