Helpful products for reflux
You do not need to buy anything to manage reflux. But a few inexpensive things make the best-supported changes, like raising the head of the bed, easier to stick to.
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Bed risers or blocks
The cheapest and most effective way to raise the head of the bed by 15 to 20 cm. Place them under the head-end legs only.
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A firm foam wedge that tilts your upper body from the hips, for when you cannot raise the bed itself. Look for a gentle slope and a height of around 15 to 20 cm.
Compare on AmazonReflux-friendly cookbook
Recipes built around low-fat, low-acid ingredients make it easier to cook for reflux without bland food.
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Helps you remember to take your PPI before breakfast every day.
Compare on AmazonBe wary of products that claim to "cure" reflux. Supplements and devices are not regulated like medicines; ask a pharmacist before trying them.