6 Habits That Worse Stomach Acid Reflux, Here’s How To Overcome It

Big meals make your stomach grow. This increases the upward pressure against the valve between your esophagus and stomach (LES). Increased pressure on the LES can cause a burning sensation in the chest. Meanwhile, eating too fast can make it harder for your digestive system to function.

Instead of eating three large meals a day, try eating six small meals or three small meals and three snacks. Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing 20 times, or count to 20 before the next bite.

This will help keep your stomach from getting too full, and prevent overproduction of stomach acid.

2. Lying down after eating

Pothuri explains that lying down after eating can put pressure on your stomach, causing acid reflux to flow back into your esophagus. It’s best to stop napping after eating and avoid snacking late at night.

Take a walk or sit up straight after eating and wait 2-3 hours before lying down to sleep. Gravity helps push gastric juices in a healthy direction.

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