It’s National Take a Hike Day! A great opportunity to take on fall, and get out there and do some exercise! Hiking is a great way to be outdoors with your friends and family and get a good workout in.
If you are suffering from heartburn, plan ahead to make sure your hiking trip is a success. Follow these tips below to celebrate National Take a Hike Day to the fullest, without heartburn.
TIP 1: dress in loose and comfortable clothing, as tight clothes around your stomach can increase pressure and cause heartburn.
TIP 2: avoid eating large meals and carry small snacks with you to snack on throughout the day. Trail mixes, protein bars and even small tins of ready-to-eat tuna are all good options to snack on to prevent heartburn, and are easy and light to carry.
TIP 3: avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks on your hike, as these are well known heartburn triggers. Stick to water to prevent heartburn and dehydration.
TIP 4: carry some antacids with you, just in case you do get heartburn while on a hike. Take it slow, sip water and snack. Gentle exercise can help relieve heartburn symptoms, whereas more vigorous exercise can trigger it.
Planning ahead, keeping these four easy tips in mind will allow for a great hiking trip! Contact Houston Heartburn if you suffer from continuous heartburn, whether it’s from exercise or not. Dr. Darido can help put heartburn behind you!