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Lifestyle changes can often
alleviate heartburn without medication.
Frequently recommended
changes include:
- Avoiding greasy, spicy and/or
fried foods
- Avoiding citrus fruits and
drinks (orange juice)
- Avoiding alcoholic, carbonated
and/or caffeinated drinks
- Avoiding chocolate
- Avoiding tomato products
- Not eating or drinking two
to three hours before bedtime
- Eating smaller meals
- Elevating the head a few
inches while sleeping
- Losing excess weight
- Postponing exercise for 2
hours after a meal
- Quitting smoking
- Wearing less restrictive
clothing
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