Have you ever felt a sort of discomfort or even pain after a heavy meal? Sometimes it could also keep you from sleeping or make you change bed positions after every few minutes. This could be a sign that you have acidic reflux. Research shows that around 13.98% of the global population suffers from acid reflux. When diagnosed, the condition is often referred to as Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD. What is Acid Reflux and How Does it Occur? For acid reflux to occur, some content in your stomach must have regurgitated. Such content may include gastric acid, which might travel to the wrong part of your stomach, finding its way back to the esophagus. The result is a burning sensation at your upper abdomen or lower chest. Sometimes it feels like heartburn and other times like a bloated stomach. When you take in food or a drink, it passes through the lower esophageal sphincter that joins the stomach to ensure a one-way flow. However, in some cases, something may interfere with this flow hence causing the regurgitation. Also, your stomach is made up of digestive acids that assist in the breakdown and processing of food. For some people, when … Continue reading How To Relieve Acid Reflux Without Medication