Going to bed within two hours of eating a meal can trigger heartburn. That's not enough time for the stomach to digest the food consumed and allow the acid levels to decrease. Avoid eating late at night and lying down after meals. Elevating the head of the bed by two to three inches with cinder blocks or books will help keep the upper portion of the body in an elevated position and reduce the potential for acid reflux. Read More

FITNESS TIP To avoid stomach cramps during exercise, avoid caffeine, limit dairy foods and wait at least one hour after eating to workout. Being nervous and high impact activities can also upset your stomach, so try to remain calm through deep breathing and do intervals of high and low impact activities. Read More