Elevating the entire top half of your body, not just your head, 6 to 8 inches means that gravity is reintroduced, resolving the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Nicotine relaxes the esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to enter. Eating smaller meals and small portions can decrease acid reflux. More food in the stomach can mean more acid buildup. When you lie down, stomach acid is more likely to flow upward into the esophagus. Spicy foods, onions, chocolate, caffeine, and junk food have all been shown to increase the prevalence of GERD. Extra abdominal fat places pressure on your abdomen, pushing gastric juices up into your esophagus.

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