Reply #11: I don't know if going vegan will help [View All]

However I have a client who has Esophagitis ( inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus most commonly caused by gastroesophageal reflux). Her doctor has a list of recommendations for us to follow with her:



-Avoid high fat meals and decrease fat in diet. Fat decreases the lower esophageal sphincter pressure resulting in increased reflux of gastric contents.

-Avoid chocolate, alcohol and caffeine-containing beverages which also lower the lower esophageal sphincter pressure.

-Avoid lying down, bending over or straining immediately after eating. Wait at least 2 hours.

-Avoid eating within 2 hours of going to bed.

-Avoid tight fitting clothing, especially after a meal.

-Lose weight if overweight.

-Avoid foods known to cause heartburn. May include rich pastries and frosted cakes.

-Avoid irritants such as citrus juices, tomatoes, spicy foods, carbonated beverages. If citrus foods are omitted it may be necessary to supplement Vitamin C.

-Avoid constipation; straining during bowel movements increases intra-abdominal pressure.

-Eat small, frequent meals to avoid stomach distension.



Hopefully some of this will be of assistance. :hi: