Lifestyle Changes

• smaller, more frequent meals
• quit smoking
• avoid foods that delay gastric emptying (chocolate, onions, spearmint, peppermint, fat, coffee, garlic)
• avoid acidic or spicy foods (citrus juices, tomatoes, tomato based foods)
• reduce alcohol intake
• try to achieve an ideal body weight
• avoid lying down after meals
• elevate the head of the bed approximately 10 cm (4 inches)
• avoid exercising on a full stomach
• avoid tight fitting clothes around the waist
• do not snack within three hours of bedtime