Elevate the head of your bed

Some people wake up during the night with symptoms of reflux, which can reduce the quality of their sleep and make it harder to fall asleep.

Raise the head of the bed by 4 to 6 inches, so you can sleep with your head and chest elevated. Elevating the head of your bed as you sleep could help lessen acid reflux symptoms and enhance the quality of your sleep. This action can reduce acid reflux and improve GERD symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation, according to a review of four studies. You could also lie on special wedge pillows designed to help you sleep on an incline. One study found that those who elevated their upper bodies using a wedge while sleeping had less acid reflux than those who slept flat.