Reflux mainly occurs at night when you
are lying down because the absence of gravity
allows the stomach contents to be regurgitated
into the esophagus. By elevating the chest area,
heartburn can be dramatically
reduced. Placing extra pillows under the head
is not recommended as it can cause a lot of strain
and discomfort. But the acid reflux
pillow is designed to fit the body
ergonomically. Of course, the best thing about
using the acid reflux
pillow as a remedy is that it has
absolutely no side effects. Investing in it can
save money in the long run. It is affordable and
another good thing about it is that you can use it
forever.
Support your head and torso at a 45
degree angle, which is the optimum angle for
reduced pressure, as well as the perfect angle for
gravity to help keep stomach contents down. It
also works wonders for the overall back position.
Generally, one feels a bit of discomfort when
practising this position for the first time. This
happens simply because the body needs to get used
to its new sleeping position. Another reason why
this technique is so effective is that it does not
affect the sleeping habits of the partner. The bed
need not be raised to a certain position nor any
other special equipment is not needed. Yet another
often overlooked benefit of acid reflux or wedge
pillows is the reduction in wrinkles because of
the reduced pressure on face during
sleep.
However, this is only a part of the
solution, as the deeper imbalances in your body
that trigger acid reflux cannot be corrected by
the pillow-technique. For treating those, you have
to adopt the holistic treatment which addresses
all the causative factors of acid reflux and
treats the condition at its roots. It is also
perfectly natural and safe and comes with no side
effects. It is your best bet for a chronic acid
reflux problem.
