July 17th, 2009 by Ed
Acid reflux is worse at night for four reasons.
First, the concentration of acid in the stomach is higher at night.
Second, while lying in bed (horizontal), it is easier for acid to reflux and to remain in the esophagus. Gravity does not take the acid back down into the stomach.
Third, while we are sleeping, we don’t swallow. Swallowing is [...]
July 9th, 2009 by Ed
In an article from WebMD, talking about “The Heartburn – Tobacco Connection”, I came across this slap in my face revelation:
“And chronic heartburn, due to gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) can cause more than serious pain; it can disrupt your sleep and interfere with your life. Sleeping With Heartburn Carries Cancer Risks.”
There are two lifestyle changes [...]
July 8th, 2009 by Ed
Elevating Your Bed with Blocks or Books
Placing books or blocks under your headboard, in order to raise the head of your set of bedding will damage your bed and lead to a sag in the middle of the mattress. If this insufficient support is discovered by a third party mattress inspector researching a warranty claim, [...]