In essence, Reflux Guard introduces gravity to your system while sleeping. When you lay down horizontally you need gravity to keep acid and stomach content in the stomach. In the event some should escape gravity can bring it back into the stomach.
The American College of Gastroenterology, doctors, and even many drug manufacturers recommend lifting the head of the bed six to eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters). Something as simple as this may prevent most or all of the symptoms – agonizing heartburn, acid regurgitation, painful reflux that disturbs sleep and can cause panic anxiety, insomnia, and more. And yet, most reflux sufferers go years without lifting their bed. Many doctors and organizations recommend changing your sleeping position. (Wikipedia even suggests that “sleeping sitting up” is one way of preventing these symptoms.) Most sources suggest that treatment includes lifestyle modifications, medications and possibly even surgery. These options are costly, time-consuming and may even include invasive and temporary solutions.
A much simpler, more cost-effective solution is REFLUX GUARD©. Our users report back that within days of using our medically-approved device, usual symptoms are alleviated. Other solutions are not as easy to use, not as comfortable, or introduce other problems such as allergic reactions or discomfort as pillows shift. Some doctors even tell their patients to use cinder blocks or other hard objects. However, this may not achieve the desired angle and may even be dangerous. Most bed frames are not designed to withstand the added pressure of using blocks.
