Reflux vs. Belching vs. Hiccups: 3 Common Issues Explained for a 50-Year-Old Woman

Ans: Hi Rajesh, sorry to hear about your problem. I hope you're taking due treatment for Acid Reflux. One of the most effective yoga techniques for GERD is Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing. You should practice it for at least 10-12 minutes a day on an empty stomach (you'll find a follow-along practice video on my channel, specifically for acidity). Practising it twice a day is also good. Secondly, you should carefully identify trigger foods that aggravate your acidity; some common ones are tomatoes, caffeine, and chocolate. By temporarily eliminating trigger foods, you give your body time to heal. These foods can always be added back. In terms of sleep, do not sleep on a full stomach, have a light meal, eat at least a few hours before sleeping (in other words, don't eat close to bedtime), sleep on the right side and get yourself an elevated wedge pillow which will help prevent reflux at night. These pillows are easily available online. The traditional practice of walking 100 steps after eating is also worth exploring. All the best!

Ans: Avoid drinking water while you are eating.Increase the roughage in your diet.Drink adequate water through the day.Address your stress levels.

Ans: Dietary and lifestyle changes along with medicine is important!
- small home cooked meals
- chew ur food really well
- Relaxed walk for 15-20 min post meal
- Early dinner
- Minimum 3hrs of gap between dinner and bedtime

Ans: It could be acidity or bloating.
Few dietary changes that may help-
- Small meals
- Eat more home cooked meals
- Use cold pressed oil or homemade ghee for cooking
- Early dinner
- Avoid processed and packaged foods
- 5 deep breath prior to ur meals
- A relaxed walk for 15-20min post meals
- Manage ur stress, our gut is our second brain, so manage ur stress level.
- Quality sleep -7hrs

Ans: Reflux can be due to many reasons depending upon the age
But the main triggers and need addressal are
1.Timely meals
2.Avoid spicy food
3.no talking while eating
4.No drinking water with meals
5.Early dinner by 6 pm
6.Regular exercise like walking
7.Stroll after dinner would be good