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HIATUS HERNIA

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As you may have read in my story I have a Hiatus Hernia and used to suffer from extremely painful Acid Reflux. I tried lots of strategies and no longer suffer from it now.
I have listed below some ideas to complement your existing medication, if any. These are similar to the kinds of ideas for IBD which you will find in more detail in my IBD Booklet.
I hope they help.

HIATUS HERNIA

IDEAS TO REDUCE ACID REFLUX

1. WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING

2. RAISE THE HEAD OF YOUR BED

3. AVOID ‘ACID’ FOODS AND DRINK

4. DON’T LIFT HEAVY OBJECTS

5. DRINK ALOE VERA GEL

6. DON’T HAVE ANY KIND OF DRINK WITH MEALS

7. REDUCE OR STOP ALCOHOL

8. EAT FRUIT ON ITS OWN AND NOT IN THE EVENING

9. DRINK MORE WATER BETWEEN MEALS

10. REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY OR WORRY

11. EAT MORE FIBRE

12. EAT SLOWLY AND CHEW FOOD THOROUGHLY

13. REST FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AFTER EATING

14. POSTURE – DON’T SLUMP IN A CHAIR (SQUEEZES STOMACH)

15. IF CONSTIPATED DEAL WITH IT

16. DEEP SLOW HEAVY BREATHING

17. EXERCISE

18. STOP OR REDUCE COFFEE

19. DON’T DRINK COW’S MILK

20. STOP SMOKING

21. TAKE A GOOD CALCIUM TABLET WITH MEALS AS NECESSARY

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