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It is easy to lessen the effect of acid reflux disease, provided care is taken at every step. There are many remedies available, some being natural or home made and some being prescribed by doctors. Home made remedies are very cost effective and may provide short term relief.

A pillow wedge is one of the most effective home remedies available for acid reflux and its symptoms. The pillow edge helps in elevating the body to an upper level, thus preventing the acid in the body to rise so you can have a comfortable sleep. The pillow wedge should elevate you a minimum of eight cm to function effectively. There are many pillows available in the market at a very cheap price and if the person wants, these can also be made at home quite easily. The pillows are available in various forms and materials. Most common acid reflux pillows are foam pillows. These should be used correctly as improper use can lead to pain in the lower back.

Other home remedies are herbal in nature and they might also be effective. Since this condition can occur at very inconvenient times it is advisable to keep these home remedies available at all times. Herbal teas made of chamomile, ginger and spearmint can provide relief to the pain caused by the acid reflux disease to a great extent.

The food intake has to be regulated and intake of junk and fatty foods is strictly prohibited. After having a meal, one should not lie down immediately but give some time for the food to digest. One should try to eat frequently but in smaller amounts. A piece of raw broccoli is very effective in providing short term relief. Using wedge pillows and eating properly are two of the best techniques for treating acid reflux disease, and both of them can easily be followed by anybody.