10 Tips to Alleviate Acid Reflux

Quit smoking.

Need another reason to give up cigarettes? Smoking increases your risk for GERD! Smoking slows digestion and increases stomach acid, while it also limits salvia production — your body’s natural defense against stomach acid! Besides harming your esophagus, cigarette smoke also damages the digestive system and weakens your stomach’s LES muscle, which directly causes acid reflux.

Experiencing other uncomfortable gastrointestinal issues? If you’re an IBS sufferer, you’ll want to check out these tips and guidelines.