Acid Reflux Management isn't that easy for me
Its hard for me to change the way I my lifestyle, I always been eating, drinking and sleeping late at night. My good times are over, drinking alcohol with friends, eating pizza and lasagna, even working late at night on my computer has to stop. Everything has to change now. I do the very opposite of the things that I do before. I have to say NO to friends inviting me to party and going out to have fun at night because to avoid alcohol peer pressure and sleeping late at night.How did I able to manage my GERD for 7 years?
Its not that easy and I tell I still have acid reflux attacks many times. I just can't stay away to spicy foods, soft drinks, and the irresistible chocolates. However I had found that the more I stress my body and mind the more my GERD is getting worse. Sleepless nights (insomnia) is one of the things that I'am trying to cope with but its been like this since college days. One thing I do to keep my body and mind tired is to play sports like table tennis so that during the night my body will be tired and it help me fall asleep easily.
There are a lot of things to avoid when you have acid reflux disease like foods, stress, and drinks. I have to list many things and keep them all in mind all the time thus to avoid stomach pain.
I have to maintain my daily routine of food and exercise to keep my body low in acid. I take alkaline water like Nature Springs Ph9 water. However I couldn't follow my routine especially when your craving for something or attending special occasions where you can't resist the tempting display of lechon and your favorites in the menu. When that happens, I expect a burst of pain in my upper abdomen and even feel vomiting.
Below is a list of things that I do to manage my acid reflux disease:
1. I drink 1 glass of water early in the morning.
2. At 6:30 am I eat my breakfast. Fried Fish, Fish with soup and rice.
3. After eating, I take brisk walk.
4. Fruits like watermelon and cantalope/melon are my favorites.
5. At 11 am I take my lunch with vegetables like ampalaya or special chopsuey dish.
6. Take a short walk.
7. At 3 pm, I take a tea.
8. At dinner I take a little meal fish or vegetables.
9. Sleep at 10 pm
The above routine that I do is somewhat makes me feel better but still I still feel something in my upper abdomen, somewhat itchy. For what I think, its inflammatory pain that I feel. Somewhere my sphincter were located. I have to grasp some air because I endure the pain way too much. I think breathing deep can help ease the pain. Well somewhat that's what I feel.
Today and next day, I always try my best to find the best routine to cope with my acid reflux. Its hard for me to find whats best because for what I think food isn't just the main culprit. I know someday I'll get cured by my acid reflux. When that day comes I'll be free and enjoy my life to the fullest.
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