Acid Reflux Pillow

Acid reflux pillow is a specially designed pillow for people with Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn. These pillows are created particularly to help relief moderate to severe acid reflux disease. Generally a wedge pillow is designed with a 7 degree slanting wedge which is a degree what many medical practitioner recommends. Lying on this 7" slanting wedge works by taking advantage of the gravitational pull force thereby preventing acid reflux from the stomach back to the esophagus tract. This prevents the burning of the acid on your esophagus during your sleep. In addition to that, acid reflux pillow is also great for people with other health conditions such as sleep apnea, night time snoring, stomach problems as well as for people with certain types of heart problems

No doubt acid reflux is a very common disease among adults particularly those over 40. Studies have found that there are more than 60 million adults affected by heartburn in the United States alone. This condition if not treated can be severe in the long run. The acid that burns the lining of the esophagus can cause damage to the cells, scarring and even cause cancer gradually.

As such it is very important that one gets a pillow for acid reflux to help alleviate the condition. Not only can the pillow prevents heartburn, it can also eliminate or at least reduce other heartburn related issues such as constant awakening during the night due to burning discomfort, pain and also other sleeping problems. This getting rid of heartburn through positional therapy can be a great symptom relievers for sufferers while sleeping. Acid reflux pillow has been proven to work and are highly recommended by doctors.