Bringing some changes in your lifestyle is far better than suffer from horrible sensation of burning and irritation within your chest all the time. In fact, prolonged acid reflux can also lead to esophageal cancer due to the acids up there.

Lose weight if you are obese.

Abdominal fat’s pressure can push back the acid up into the esophagus.

You should also watch your sleeping position.

Keep your upper body elevated while sleeping.

Sleeping on your on your left side may also help in digestion.

Better and quick digestion means no acid reflex.

Some of the studies suggest that when you sleep on your stomach or on right side, you exert additional pressure which might trigger GERD symptoms.

Quit smoking. Smoking weakens the muscle, the LES, and it can’t often remain tight releasing acid back up into the esophagus.

Cut back on alcohol, especially red wine which triggers heartburn.

Wear lose clothes, especially around abdomen.

Tight jeans, pants and skirts can put pressure on stomach releasing its acid up again towards your throat