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Feeling stuffed at the dinner table:
After a big hearty meal, acid reflux is a common complaint that affects one in four of people in the UK population. Acid reflux, or heartburn as it is more commonly known, can be triggered by a number of foods, including fatty or spicy foods. Make sure you do not go to bed on a full stomach, instead allow two-to-three hours before bedtime so your food digests.
Chocolate and calorie overload:
This story is from the December 03, 2022 edition of The People's Friend.
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