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by Tori A Hewitt, Tor

Acid reflux is also referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). One of the acid reflux causes is a weak esophageal sphincter or one that does not close properly. The sphincter is a muscle ring that is located at the bottom of the esophagus and right above the stomach. This muscle stops the stomach contents from coming up into the throat and mouth. The stomach acids can come back up and cause what feels like heartburn and a burning sensation in the throat. It can also give you an acidic taste in your mouth. Not only is it uncomfortable, if treatment is not given quickly, the esophagus and the larynx can be damaged from the acid.

There are many acid reflux causes that contribute to acid reflux disease. Doctors are really not sure what the real acid reflux causes are. There are a few things that have been found to irritate the problem more. Smoking, stress, being overweight and bad diet of high fats and salt contribute to irritating the condition more. If you have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, you could experience symptoms more severe with the acid reflux symptoms on top of it. Obesity and pregnancy are the same as well. All three of the above problems can be made worse and the pressure on the stomach is one of the acid reflux causes. Peptic ulcers and lack of digestion enzymes are also acid reflux causes; they cause the acids to go back up to the esophagus. Asthma and Diabetes sufferers may also have the acid reflux disease symptoms more than usual.

Preventing Acid Reflux Disease

Usually after a large meal, the acid reflux symptoms may appear. You can prevent this from happening by eating smaller portions. You may also want to keep a food diary to write down any food that you are eating. If you often experience acid reflux, a food diary will help you identify which foods may be causing you to have acid reflux. Your doctor may also suggest that you stay away from alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes. These are certainly not acid reflux causes, but they are the aggravators of acid reflux disease. You may also notice that laying down makes acid reflux worse. Try to stay up after eating your meals. If you need to sleep after eating, elevating your upper body will help you to not have to suffer from heartburn during the night or in the morning.

There are just as many treatments as there are symptoms of acid reflux. Contacting your doctor and talking to him about what is going on will help you to find relief and remove the pain of acid reflux.

That's right, the postures you adopt while you ingest food and directly after you eat are important, because they can either make food digestion an easy or difficult process for your body. For instance, sitting in a hunched forward position while you eat, and lying down directly after a meal, places additional stress on the stomach and can promote indigestion or heartburn.

Furthermore, wearing anything tight around your waist (belts, tight pants, corset, etc.) while you're eating, places pressure on your stomach. Taut clothing constricts your tummy from expanding and moving freely, which is a natural process during eating and digestion.

When you put excess pressure on your stomach, it takes longer for your stomach to digest food. The longer it takes for your stomach to digest food, the higher your chances of developing indigestion and/or acid reflux. Therefore, improving posture during and after meals may help or prevent symptoms of heartburn.

Proper posture that encourages good digestion

Sit down at meals - When you eat, you should be sitting down at a table. You should not eat standing, walking, lying down or while driving.

Sit up ? Don't slouch or hunch over the table to eat your food. Sit close to the table and bring your utensil to your mouth, instead of your mouth to your utensil. To ensure proper posture while sitting follow these tips:

? Sit in a chair that provides your back with support (IE. High back, firm cushions, etc.)

? Keep you knees level with your hips and sit as far back in the chair as possible. To keep your knees level, your feet should be flat on the floor

Note: If your lower back bothers you when sitting, put a round cushion or towel between the chair and the small of your back to provide support.

Take your time and eat ? Don't rush through your meal. Eating too fast also causes digestion problems. You need to allow your stomach the time to register the food ingested.

Don't lie down ? Although you should allow your body to rest after you've eaten, make sure you are sitting or standing. Do not lie down as this slows digestion.

How can I improve my posture?

1. Exercise ? performing regular back and abdominal exercises (IE yoga, Pilates, etc) will strengthen muscles and help maintain good posture without causing you discomfort.

2. Firm mattress and sleeping position ? Sleep on a mattress that is firm and will provide your back with good support. Either sleep on your back and keep your legs straight or place a pillow under your knees, or if you sleep on your side, keep your legs slightly bent and make sure the top leg is straighter than the bottom leg. Do not sleep on your stomach.

3. Constant conscious awareness ? Always be aware of how you are sitting or standing. That way you can correct your posture if your body slips into its familiar bad habits.

Good posture improves your health and your overall appearance. When you stop slouching you'll discover that not only will this aid in digestion, it will also help ease and prevent other problems that may occur that involve the neck, shoulders and back. Straightening and strengthening the muscles in your back does wonders for your wellbeing. Give it a try!

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