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TOP TIPS FOR RELIEVING HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTIO­N

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Gaviscon Double Action gets to work fast when heartburn and indigestio­n strike – but maintainin­g a healthy lifestyle can also help alleviate symptoms. Reducing these common contributo­rs is always a good place to start:

Heavy meals Keeping your meals light and your portions small will make them easier to digest and can help reduce the likelihood of experienci­ng heartburn.

Fatty foods Foods that are high in fat are harder to digest, and can make heartburn more likely to occur.

Stress and anxiety Both of these contribute to heartburn and indigestio­n as they can impact your digestive system.

Alcohol, caffeine and

smoking These are all potential triggers, as they can relax the lower oesophagea­l sphincter (the muscles that protect the oesophagus from stomach acid), increasing the

ăðāðăðìďďì ďå AEÐÌ ĪÐŦĶŘȘ Suffering from heartburn more than twice a week?

If you suffer from heartburn

ĊÌ AEÐÌ ĪÐŦĶŘ åīðīķðċĵăř (several times a week), you could also try Guardium, which helps tackle the problem at its source. Take one tablet a day for up to 24 hours of heartburn protection.

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