{"id":2175,"date":"2018-03-06T18:53:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T18:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=2175"},"modified":"2025-10-20T20:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T20:59:52","slug":"acid-reflux-truths-and-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/acid-reflux-truths-and-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Acid Reflux Truths and Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2175\" class=\"elementor elementor-2175\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ys2qcbm elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ys2qcbm\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-g6exj41\" data-id=\"g6exj41\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2720f80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2720f80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Acid Reflux?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8nd2vag elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8nd2vag\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small, muscular tunnel at the end of your esophagus.<\/li><li>Acid Reflux acts like a fist: open and loose when eating, and tightly closed otherwise.<\/li><li>Acid reflux occurs when the LES is too loose, allowing digestive fluids to travel upward.<\/li><li>This doesn\u2019t indicate excessive stomach acid, but rather, acid in the wrong place.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c5fa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4c5fa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Does it Burn?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1fb54f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1fb54f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Hydrochloric Acid (HCL):<\/strong> A strong acid in your stomach that breaks down proteins and kills pathogens.<\/li><li><strong>Pepsin:<\/strong> A digestive enzyme activated by HCL to break down proteins.<\/li><li><strong>Pain Source:<\/strong> When HCL and pepsin are in the esophagus, they cause irritation and inflammation.<\/li><li><strong>Stomach Lining:<\/strong> Coated with mucus to protect against digestive juices, unlike the esophagus.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30584e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30584e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Root Causes of Acid Reflux<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87059ae elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87059ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><p><strong>Under-Chewing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Chew Thoroughly:<\/strong> Chew food until it&#8217;s mostly liquid to reduce stomach work. Pair these habits with nutrient-rich meals from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/digestion-friendly-recipe-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digestion-Friendly Recipe Bundle<\/a><br \/>to further support digestion and reduce reflux symptoms<\/li><li><strong>Eating Hygiene:<\/strong> Make mealtime a form of self-care by chewing 20-30 times per bite.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><p><strong>Hydrating During Mealtimes<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Avoid Excessive Liquids:<\/strong> Too much water dilutes stomach acid, leading to belching and bloating.<\/li><li><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Drink small amounts (e.g., 8 oz) during meals, and stay hydrated between meals.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><p><strong>Meal Size<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals:<\/strong> Large meals can stretch the stomach and trigger reflux.<\/li><li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Eat small meals every 3-4 hours and stop eating when 80% full.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><p><strong>Restrictive Clothing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Wear Loose Clothing:<\/strong> Avoid tight belts or waistbands that put pressure on your digestive organs.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><p><strong>Magnesium Deficiency<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Address Magnesium Needs:<\/strong> Magnesium helps prevent muscle spasms, including in the LES.<\/li><li><strong>Forms to Consider:<\/strong> Magnesium glycinate or citrate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76dcbd8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76dcbd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Food Triggers<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Identify Irritants:<\/strong> Common triggers include cooked tomato sauce, citrus, coffee, black tea, soda, alcohol, spicy foods, fried foods, chocolate, and mint. To help plan meals that support your gut and minimize reflux, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/digestion-friendly-recipe-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digestion-Friendly Recipe Bundle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><strong>Eating Before Bedtime<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Avoid Late Meals:<\/strong> Reflux is worse at night. Eat 2-3 hours before bed with an empty stomach.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><strong>Fight-or-Flight Mode<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Manage Stress:<\/strong> Chronic stress affects digestion. Practice relaxation techniques before and after meals.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/li><li><strong>Medication Triggers<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Be Aware:<\/strong> Some medications, such as nitrates and anticholinergics, can trigger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/blog\/what-causes-heartburn-and-acid-reflux.html\">reflux<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><ul><li><strong>Identify Sensitivities:<\/strong> Dairy and other foods might trigger reflux. Consider an elimination diet to find your triggers.<strong>Food Sensitivities<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67acbdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67acbdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If All Else Fails<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0a4d0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a0a4d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Rule Out Other Issues:<\/strong> Consult your doctor about conditions like hiatal hernia or H. 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