How can I reduce acid reflux at night?

Most people with acid reflux will experience some heartburn at night. The following changes may help to reduce this:

• go to bed with an empty, dry stomach - don’t eat in the last 3 hours before you go to bed and don’t drink in the last 2 hours before going to bed

• try raising the head of your bed by 6 to 8 inches - this will elevate your head and chest, so heartburn and acid reflux will be less likely to occur. Using a wedge pillow can have the same effect