To relieve acid reflux without medication, you can try the following home treatments:
- Eat sparingly and slowly to avoid overfilling your stomach, which can lead to more reflux into the esophagus
- Avoid certain trigger foods such as mint, fatty foods, spicy food, tomatoes, onions, garlic, coffee, tea, chocolate, and alcohol
- Don't drink carbonated beverages, as they can make you burp, sending acid into the esophagus. Drink flat water instead of sparkling water
- Stay upright after eating, as gravity helps keep acid in the stomach. Finish eating at least three hours before bedtime
In addition to these home remedies, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and elevating the head of your bed can also help reduce the frequency of acid reflux
. If you have severe or frequent heartburn, it's important to consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment
