Nighttime Acid Reflux Attacks

Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest. It can be accompanied with a sour and bitter taste in the throat or mouth. Many people feel the heartburn after eating a big meal or while lying down. It can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

The main reason for the heartburn is the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach either opens at the wrong time or is weak and doesn't completely close. So the acid flows back into the esophagus causing the burning sensation.

It is very easy for the stomach aside to flow back into esophagus and then into the throat when you lay in horizontal position. So it is a good idea to prevent it from happening to sleep on a higher pillow so you body is not in a completely horizontal position.

Another thing you need to do is have your meal no later than two hours before you go to bed. That will help reduce acid during the night.

Learn how to get rid of nighttime acid reflux attacks for good.

While applying the above two tips you can take the following steps. Keep in mind that if you have severe aside reflux problem you need see a doctor. But if you have it once in a while then home remedies can help you get rid of them.

I personally prefer natural remedies. So these are a few tips.

Have a drink made with 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 banana, 1 kiwi and a little bit of ginger root every morning, you can add some sweetener if you like it sweet, it's a refreshing feeling after you wake up with the heartburn.

Take green coconut water - it's excellent for this kind of problem. Take pomegranate juice regularly.

Also you need to avoid acidic food like tomatoes, chillies, vinegar, tea, coffee, etc. Remember not to remain awake for long hours at night.

Find more remedies for nighttime acid reflux attacks

If you feel even slightest symptoms of heartburn, especially during the nights. You need to take care of yourself. You need to pay attention to food you eat.

Here is the list of what you should avoid or limit yourself:
- Avoid alcoholic beverages, particularly in the evening.
- Avoid fried foods.
- Avoid chocolate.
- Avoid cheese.
- Avoid eggs.

- Limit your intake of red meat.
- Limit your intake of butter.