Laying Down and Acid Reflux The Impact of Gravity Gravity plays a significant role in keeping stomach acid in place. When standing or sitting upright, gravity helps prevent stomach contents from ...

The downside of lying down too soon: Potential health issues Now, let’s see what happens when we lie down right after eating. In this position, gravity’s helpful influence is reduced.

I’ve only recently begun to wonder if the trick is more than just a piece of mom wisdom. Turns out the whole concept of resting on your left side stems from the tradition of ayurveda, a system ...

(Image credit: Getty Images) How to sleep with GERD Sleeping with GERD can be challenging because lying down can make it easier for stomach acid to flow back into the oesophagus, causing symptoms ...