Home Remedies To Prevent Heartburn And GERD
The horrible pain of acid flowing back up the throat is no walk in the park. No one likes dealing with heartburn or the chronic form, GERD. Just ask them, they’ll tell you. Men know they need to keep their stomach acid where it needs to be: in their stomachs. This means they often take heartburn pills. Some acid reflux meds are tablets, and there are also options for heartburn liquid medication. Many, many men also take supplements for heartburn. But many home remedies work just as well.
Lose Weight
Everyone is talking about weight. They all know being overweight can trigger heartburn attacks and make them worse. Why? Fat around the abdomen puts pressure on the stomach. It forces the stomach up, bringing acid closer to the throat. This feeling is no good. No good at all! Men have to eat well to lose weight. High fiber foods help, and so do vegetables, lean meats, and egg whites. Of course, everyone is talking about the importance of exercise. Men, you need to work out to get rid of excess weight. Head on over to the gym now! Get ready to rumble!
Eat More Fiber
The huge majority of high fiber foods prevent heartburn attacks before they begin. They don’t cause irritation and soothe the stomach. Foods high in fiber also keep men fuller for longer. This keeps their weight low, which prevents heartburn too. There are many, many fiber supplements, but there are also natural sources. Fiber-rich foods include beans, broccoli, legumes, kale, and fortified cereals. Did we mention beans? Everyone’s talking about their fiber content. Including at least one high fiber food is the best choice, the very best one, for keeping heartburn at bay. Grab that can of beans, men, and embrace it. Success!
Eat Slower
Slow down, men, slow way way down. Eating too fast makes it more likely for stomach acid to build up and flow back into the throat. When a man eats too fast, his body doesn’t have time to produce enough saliva. Saliva is what takes the pain of stomach acid away. It doesn’t let it trigger heartburn! Eating slower also lets a man’s body digest the food fully. This will keep weight down, since they won’t eat as much. But beyond that, the body will produce less acid. This means less build-up, and less heartburn! Get ready for the best results.
Wear Loose Clothes
Every man knows there’s a time and place for tight clothing. Compression shorts? Everyone is saying that they’re perfect for the gym or for a run. Tight tank tops are amazing for a hot summer day. Absolutely amazing. But tight clothing is not good, not good for heartburn. It compresses the stomach, forcing the acid up the throat. Men need to choose loose t-shirts and pants. They need to let their stomach breathe. Letting the stomach breathe, giving it the room it needs to do so, lets stomach acid stay where it is. There’s no escaping to the throat, okay? Okay!
Avoid Acidic Food
Everyone knows the stomach produces acid. There’s no way around it, none! But men, keep complete and total control over this acid production. Eating acidic food forces more acid into the stomach, triggering more heartburn attacks than ever before. Don’t do it! But what’s acidic food? Acidic foods are citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, tomatoes, and many spicy foods as well. These foods will irritate the stomach, especially in men who deal with heartburn. Don’t let them take control! Keep those horses in the barn and avoid eating lots of acidic food. Do this and men, your heartburn will be gone before it starts.
Eat Smaller Meals
Every man knows being overweight makes heartburn worse. The good news? No, the best news? Eating smaller meals helps many, many men lose weight and keep it off. This keeps the pressure on their stomach down. Eating less at one time also stops the stomach from expanding too much. Everyone is talking about it: the more someone eats, the larger their stomach needs to be. This means more pressure, more acid, and yes, more heartburn. No man wants to deal with that. But men, there’s no need to miss out on food. Smaller meals are the way to win. Just eat more of them during the day to make up for it!
Eat Less Fried And Fatty Food
Fried and fatty foods are delicious. Everyone is talking about them! However, these foods spend more time sitting in the stomach before they’re digested. Men, you know what this means. The extra time in the stomach forces more acid up to the throat. Fatty and fried foods also force the stomach to make more acid to digest them. Men also eat more of this food than others, which makes the stomach get huge.
All of these make heartburn much, much worse than it needs to be. All men know it. They do. This isn’t much of a problem, since there’s an easy fix: just eat less fried and fatty food. Think about smaller portions. Choose low-fat cheese or skim milk, and bake fries instead of frying them. Win this horse race!