Doctors Warn: Your Sleeping Position May Affect Acid Reflux Symptoms

  1. Aim to finish your evening meal at least a few hours before lying down.
  2. Stay upright after eating
    Give your body some time to digest your meal before getting into bed.
  3. Try sleeping on your left side
    This position has been associated with lower nighttime acid exposure in people with GERD.
  4. Elevate your upper body
    A properly positioned wedge or elevated head of the bed can help reduce nighttime reflux symptoms.
  5. Identify your personal food triggers
    Rather than eliminating every food commonly associated with reflux, pay attention to the foods