I have been searching the internet for years looking for ways to reduce my acid indigestion or GERD.  A common theme that I have come across is to elevate the head of your set of bedding by placing bricks, or blocks or telephone books under your headboard.  While this may be a simple way to [...]

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) recently presented the findings of their study that examined the relationship between acid reflux and dental health in children, at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Baltimore, Md, May 4, 2009. According to the study, children that have symptoms of chronic acid reflux are more than likely [...]

What is it worth to reduce or mitigate night time acid indigestion?
Would you pay $5.00 per night?  $10.00 per night? 
What if you could also sleep on your mattress and use the same pillows that you currently use?  Would you pay extra to be able to sleep on your back, side or stomach?
The MediWedge uses the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Gravity is the key!
Just as water cannot flow uphill, stomach acids cannot flow up the esophagus of a person sleeping on an incline! 
 
Learn how to reduce or mitigate night time acid indigestion by going to www.mediwedge.com today and sleep healthier tonight.