…chocolate or tomatoes as the main ingredient can make things worse, too.
Stay awake.
The ‘itis is real. We’ve all felt a strong feeling of exhaustion and sleepiness after eating a large, fatty meal. But, if we give in to our desire to lie down after the big family dinner, it’s more likely we’ll experience heartburn. Try going for a walk around the neighborhood after eating.
Beware of relying on OTC medications.
If you regularly get heartburn, that probably means you keep Tums, Zantac, Pepcid and Protonix in your pocket at all times. Though these medicines may help in the moment, there still may be an underlying problem which causes the heartburn so frequently. Make an appointment with your physician after the holidays to discuss what’s happening after you eat.