HEARTBURN SYMPTOMS
If you think youāve had heartburn but youāre not sure, here are some telltale symptoms that will turn your āMaybe itāsā¦.ā into āYep, thatās me.ā
WHAT CAUSES HEARTBURN?
Here are some common triggers and some not so common ones. Now youāll know and be prepared so you can keep enjoying life.
Burritos as big
as your head.
Or in simpler terms: spicy foods
Book Club Meetings
Code for: drink wine
Family, work, life
ā aka stress
Happy Hour.
Even cold, cold beer
Guilty pleasures
Not all, but chocolate for sure
Exercise
Maybe thatās what āfeel the burnā means.
HOW TO PREVENT HEARTBURN
Here are some tips, tricks, and basic, good common sense ways to avoid heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach.
Avoid tight-fitting clothing that may put pressure on your abdomen.
Also, avoid white after Labor Day (for some reason).
Eat slowly. Eat small. Eat often. When you think about it, this sounds like, āEat all the time.ā How cool is that?
Try sleeping in a chair for daytime naps.*
*Okay, we know you probably donāt have time to nap, but this kind of gives you permission. Just tell people, āI must nap. Itās a medical thing.ā
