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5 of the best home remedies for acid reflux – Business Insider Australia
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows upward into your esophagus, the pipe that connects your mouth to your stomach, causing pain in your chest and throat. It is a common condition – 1 in 5 people in the US experience acid reflux.
- Home remedies for acid reflux include taking deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), eating smaller meals, and avoiding drinking coffee.
- You should also avoid trigger foods that slow down digestion, like cheese, fried foods, processed snacks, and fatty meats.
- Eating smaller meals throughout the day, rather than three large meals, may also help relieve the symptoms of acid reflux.
- This article was medically reviewed by Atif Iqbal, MD, FACS, FASMBS, board-cer…
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