Manage your meals Avoid food that typically triggers your heartburn and eat smaller, more... learn more Watch your weight If you are overweight, losing weight will have a positive effect on your... learn more Exercise regularly Keeping in good shape is beneficial for your entire digestive system, so... learn more Get a good night’s sleep Don’t eat or drink alcohol 2-3 hours before going to bed to avoid being... learn more De-stress yourself Stress and anxiety can make your heartburn worse. If you feel stressed, focus... learn more Don’t smoke Smoking reduces the production of saliva and increases the production of... learn more Take control of your heartburn If you have repeated heartburn, you can break the heartburn cycle by controlling... learn more Manage your meals Avoid food that typically triggers your heartburn and eat smaller, more frequent meals. Remember to chew well and try to avoid eating a main meal 2-3 hours before bedtime. close Watch your weight If you are overweight, losing weight will have a positive effect on your heartburn. An excess weight adds pressure on the valve between your stomach and food pipe, increasing the risk of acid reflux and heartburn. close Exercise regularly Keeping in good shape is beneficial for your entire digestive system, so try to fit regular exercise into your schedule. If you take a walk right after meals, it can also help reduce the heartburn attacks. close Get a good night’s sleep Don’t eat or drink alcohol 2-3 hours before going to bed to avoid being woken by heartburn during the night. You may also find that raising the head of the bed or adding some pillows helps. close De-stress yourself Stress and anxiety can make your heartburn worse. If you feel stressed, focus on reducing the source of stress and try to reserve some time during the day to relax, meditate or exercise. Get help if necessary, as reducing stress is not always easy. close Don’t smoke Smoking reduces the production of saliva and increases the production of gastric acid – both adverse effects in terms of heartburn. If quitting is a problem, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. close Take control of your heartburn If you have repeated heartburn, you can break the heartburn cycle by controlling the acid production in your stomach. close