Table 1 - Lifestyle modifications that may improve the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
From the following article
Medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Robert C. Lowe
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo54
Positional modifications |
Avoid lying supine for 2 to 3 hours after a meal |
Elevate the head of the bed |
Sleep left side down |
Dietary modifications |
Avoid foods that precipitate symptoms |
High-fat foods |
Citrus fruits |
Tomato-based foods |
Coffee (including decaffeinated brands) |
Chocolate |
Alcohol |
Others |
Avoid smoking |
Lose weight |
Avoid classes of drug known to cause reflux (calcium channel blockers, anticholinergic medications, oral 2-agonists) |