What is acid reflux?
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, acid reflux (or gastroesophageal reflux) occurs when food in your stomach flows back up into your esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious condition that develops over time. According to research published in the journal Scientific Reports, approximately 13.98 percent of people worldwide have GERD.
Another study published in the journal Missouri Medicine found that older age, high body mass index, anxiety, and lack of physical activity at work are risk factors for GERD.
Some yoga poses good for acid reflux
Air release position:
First, lie on your back to begin the pose.
Next, bring your knees toward your chest, hold them with your hands, and then release.
This is one of the yoga poses that helps control acid reflux, this pose helps massage the abdominal organs which aids digestion as well as relieves gas - a common cause of acid reflux.
Seated forward bend:
To do this pose, first sit with your legs stretched out in front of you and your feet together.
Raise both arms up to chest level.
Bend forward and try to hold onto your toes.
Hold this position for five seconds and then return to the starting position.
The seated forward bend helps stretch the digestive organs and increase their efficiency. The compression in the pose helps release trapped stomach acid, thus helping control acid reflux.
Lightning Pose:
First, kneel and sit on your heels without hunching over.
Relax your hands on your thighs and sit like that for about 10 seconds.
This is a pose that can be performed right after eating as it helps promote digestion by improving blood circulation to the stomach, which helps prevent acid buildup - the cause of acid reflux.
Stick Pose:
To do this pose, lie on your back with your arms by your sides, legs together and toes pointing toward the ceiling.
Raise both arms up high while stretching your toes out.
Bring your hands back and relax your toes.
This full-body stretch helps relieve abdominal tension and increases oxygen flow to the digestive organs. It relaxes the diaphragm, which helps reduce acid reflux.
