If you have ever experienced the painful results of acid reflux, then you have experienced the pain that over 60 million Americans experience each year.
Like any other health condition, myths and misinformation surround it.
This article will discuss three of these popular myths.
Specifically, we'll discuss the myth that there are universal foods that trigger the reflux, the myth that there are certain foods and drinks that are guaranteed to help the reflux, and finally, the myth that you cannot eat big meals.
Intrigued? Let's get started! First, let's look at the myth that there are universal foods that trigger acid reflux.
While it's true that spicy, fatty, citric, and hot foods have been proven to trigger this reflux reflux in certain individuals, it's impossible to make an accurate universal statement that a particular food will cause it.
Since no two bodies are the same, no two bodies will respond to the same food in the same way.
Second, let's look at the myth that there are certain foods and drinks that are guaranteed to help acid reflux.
As we just now mentioned, no two bodies are alike, so something that curbs the acid reflux in one person won't necessarily curb the acid reflux in another person.
Doctors commonly recommend sipping on natural ginger root tea and raw apple cider vinegar, but again, though these work for some people, they will not necessarily work for all.
Finally, let's look at the myth that you cannot eat big meals.
When you eat large meals, your stomach responds by "amping up" the stomach acids in your body to help with digestion.
While it's true that many people will experience a severe bout when lying down after eating a large meal, most people will be fine so long as they leave at least three hours between eating and bed time.
So there we have the three most common myths surrounding acid reflux.
There's no GUARANTEE that something like natural ginger root tea will cure you, but you might be among the people that it helps! Experiment and see for yourself what helps.
Your throat will thank you!
Like any other health condition, myths and misinformation surround it.
This article will discuss three of these popular myths.
Specifically, we'll discuss the myth that there are universal foods that trigger the reflux, the myth that there are certain foods and drinks that are guaranteed to help the reflux, and finally, the myth that you cannot eat big meals.
Intrigued? Let's get started! First, let's look at the myth that there are universal foods that trigger acid reflux.
While it's true that spicy, fatty, citric, and hot foods have been proven to trigger this reflux reflux in certain individuals, it's impossible to make an accurate universal statement that a particular food will cause it.
Since no two bodies are the same, no two bodies will respond to the same food in the same way.
Second, let's look at the myth that there are certain foods and drinks that are guaranteed to help acid reflux.
As we just now mentioned, no two bodies are alike, so something that curbs the acid reflux in one person won't necessarily curb the acid reflux in another person.
Doctors commonly recommend sipping on natural ginger root tea and raw apple cider vinegar, but again, though these work for some people, they will not necessarily work for all.
Finally, let's look at the myth that you cannot eat big meals.
When you eat large meals, your stomach responds by "amping up" the stomach acids in your body to help with digestion.
While it's true that many people will experience a severe bout when lying down after eating a large meal, most people will be fine so long as they leave at least three hours between eating and bed time.
So there we have the three most common myths surrounding acid reflux.
There's no GUARANTEE that something like natural ginger root tea will cure you, but you might be among the people that it helps! Experiment and see for yourself what helps.
Your throat will thank you!