Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition where the stomach contents reflux back into the esophagus. A chronic condition, acid reflux usually lasts a lifetime once it begins. The liquid can damage the lining of the esophagus and inflame it, also causing tooth decay and sinus problems.

Most people experience some amount of reflux. In patients with GERD, the refluxed liquid has more acid in it, and the acid remains in the esophagus longer than it does in patients without GERD. Thankfully, there is medical treatment for acid reflux that will heal the esophagus. Usually this is also a continuous process, because if you stop taking the medicine, your esophagus may get damaged again.

During the day, when you are upright, reflux is more likely to flow back into the stomach due to the force of gravity. Also, while you are awake, you swallow more often, washing away the acid and neutralizing it with saliva. Therefore, acid reflux tends to be more of a problem at night, while you are lying down or sleeping.

Sleeping on a specialized pillow helps many patients deal with their acid reflux at night. A wedge pillow like those sold at AcidRefluxPillow.com helps you remain upright yet comfortable while sleeping. It might take a few nights to get used to sleeping on the pillow--but once you do, acid will flow properly into your stomach, allowing you a sound and restful sleep.

Barrett's Esophagus

Chronic irritation from acid reflux can result in a condition known as Barrett's Esophagus. This condition is a change in the lining of the esophagus where the cells become more like the stomach lining in order to withstand the acid. Unfortunately, Barrett's Esophagus is a condition that increases a patient's risk of developing esophageal cancer.

Usually the only people who get Barrett's Esophagus are those who have a history of GERD or acid reflux. There are no symptoms, so it is recommended that if you have a long history of heartburn or acid reflux, that you undergo an endoscopy and a biopsy. Treatments to prevent damage from the acid are the only solution to Barrett's Esophagus.

Medication is frequently the way Barrett's Esophagus is treated, but it doesn't have to be the only solution. A combination of diet and lifestyle changes along with sleeping on an incline may be the answer for your condition. At AcidRefluxPillow.com, we offer patented pillows that will elevate your upper body while you sleep, letting you rest in comfort and keep acid in the stomach where it belongs.

Unlike common wedge pillows, ours are constructed of soft material that offers comfort as well as enough elevation to keep the acid out of your esophagus using gravity. They also offer more support than standard wedge pillows so that your body remains in proper alignment while you sleep. Whether you sleep on your back, stomach or side, you will find comfort and relief from Barrett's Esophagus, reflux, and many other conditions. The pillows are also perfect to use while reading in bed!

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It is caused by upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep, repetitively. In sleep apnea, your airway is obstructed so that you literally stop breathing briefly, wake up, and start breathing again, a cycle repeated all through the night. It can be caused by obstruction of extra tissue in the airway, large tonsils or tongue, or nasal passage obstruction.

Sometimes the anatomical structure of the airway can cause obstruction. If you find that you have excessive sleepiness during the day, you might have obstructive sleep apnea. Some sufferers of sleep apnea also experience loud snoring, obesity, irritability, rapid weight gain, loss of concentration during the day, or even in some cases, a resulting change in personality. There are various treatments for sleep apnea. Positional therapy is easy to implement, and is often an effective way to curb sleep apnea.

At AcidRefluxPillow.com, we offer patented wedge pillows that relieve some sleep apnea symptoms. Our Comfort Lift Pillow® SideSleeperDelight™ is perfect for this purpose. It is made of soft, resilient foam material and puts you on a 30-degree incline. Some patients have lowered their total number of nightly breathing obstructions just from using the pillows.

There are no long-term side effects with our pillows, as you might experience with medications. Our pillows offer a completely non-invasive treatment that can work alone or in combination with medication, depending on your apnea or reflux symptoms. Visit us at AcidRefluxPillow.com today to choose the one that is right for you.

Pediatric Reflux

Pediatric reflux is essentially acid reflux occuring in infants and children. The most common reflux symptoms for babies are vomiting and colicky pain. Symptoms in babies can be wheezing, chest congestion, choking or gagging, or apnea (where the child stops breathing for 20 seconds or longer). In older children, reflux may manifest itself as croup, frequent coughing, and hoarseness. Cystic fibrosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia also cause reflux in children.

Some children develop acid reflux later, and many babies outgrow it after 6 to 12 months of age--though some people never outgrow it. Treatment may include a combination of aids, such as medicine, changes in diet, and sleeping on an incline. Constant interruption in a child's sleep can seriously impair cognitive development, making it important to get help.

At AcidRefluxPillow.com, we offer pillows that will help alleviate the symptoms of pediatric reflux. Our children's ComfyLiftBed™ is the only solution in the U.S. for nighttime relief of sleeping disorders for children over 15 lbs. It allows for inclined sleeping, yet has raised sides so the child cannot roll off the bed. Best of all, it fits in standard cribs and is adjustable to grow with your child.

Crafted from soft foam, the ComfyLiftBed™ fits children up to 48 inches in height. It has no moving parts and its design allows for children to find a naturally comfortable sleeping position in the bed. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your child's sleep and health, so order today!

Positional Therapy

When it comes to treating acid reflux disease, gravity is an important factor. If your lower esophageal sphincter is not normal, stomach contents may flow back into your esophagus and cause heartburn. Maintaining an upright position helps prevent heartburn, and at night, positional therapy can also help. Some people find that changing their sleeping position to an incline can eliminate their need for medication.

Positional therapy involves using gravity to help control acid reflux. For example, when you sleep, you can use a specialized wedge pillow like the ones we offer at AcidRefluxPillow.com. Our patented pillows help you remain comfortable so you sleep well, while keeping your esophagus raised above the stomach to control reflux. Acid cannot enter the esophagus this way unless you suffer from severe reflux, or reflux occurring even while you are in a standing position. However, because most acid reflux sufferers don't have such severe symptoms, positional therapy with specialized pillows can offer tremendous help.

Many patients raise the heads of their beds in an attempt to sleep better. Often, this worsens sleep as you can slide to the foot of the bed or can even fall out. If you share a bed, your partner will have to sleep on an incline as well. Our pillows were designed with comfort and therapy in mind so you won't experience these problems.

Positional therapy using incline pillows works for other ailments besides GERD. Our pillows have been known to alleviate symptoms of sleep apnea, Barrett's Esophagus, pediatric sleep apnea, emphysema, snoring, and even to relieve some discomfort from surgery. Try our pillows today and see the difference they will make in your life and your health.

Pregnancy Pillow (P-II Regular & Petite)

Shifting hormones and lifestyle choices during pregnancy cause approximately 25 percent of pregnant women to experience daily, severe heartburn during pregnancy. This condition, known as acid reflux or gastrointestinal reflux disorder (GERD), usually resolves itself after giving birth. However, some women may experience symptoms for a much longer period of time.

Poor food choices, tight clothes, and the developing fetus pressing on internal organs all contribute to acid reflux during pregnancy. Fortunately, there is relief in small changes. Changing the way you sleep, for example, has been shown to relieve pregnancy heartburn in most patients. It's a well-known fact that sleeping on an incline can help relieve acid reflux symptoms. However, you don't have to alter the construction of your bed to achieve this.

At AcidRefluxPillow.com, you will find a variety of memory foam and wedge pillows that will support your entire torso during sleep. They will keep your esophagus elevated above your stomach so that your stomach contents do not flow up into the esophagus. They use the force of gravity to keep acid where it belongs and help you get a restful night's sleep.

Rest is important not only for your developing baby, but for you as well. With a new baby, you will be losing a lot of sleep. Get it while you can by sleeping on a pillow from AcidRefluxPillow.com. Gaining full support for your torso and using gravity to keep acid down can make a significant difference in your comfort. For more information, visit us at AcidRefluxPillow.com.

Wedge Pillow

A wedge pillow is a pillow made of soft material, such as foam, that is cut on an incline. It is higher at the top and tapers to a narrow point at the bottom. Wedge pillows are used to elevate the entire torso during sleep. Some people sleep on them for comfort, while others seek relief from chronic conditions such as acid reflux, sleep apnea, sinus problems, and pregnancy-related heartburn.

Using the force of gravity to keep acid down is the science behind wedge pillows. At AcidRefluxPillow.com, we have received many success stories from our customers after using our pillows. Our customers have found relief from their ailments simply by adjusting their position during sleep. This positional therapy is often enough to eliminate the need for medication or surgery.

Our patented Comfort Lift® pillows work because they offer superior spinal support and enable you to sleep in whatever position you are most comfortable--side, back, or stomach. They offer extra head and neck support and come in different sizes. Some are even adjustable. Say goodbye to crunching your neck on four pillows!

Try our wedge pillows and see for yourself how well they work to relieve your symptoms. In addition to relief from acid reflux and sleep apnea, they can also ease snoring, and they're great for reading or watching TV in bed. For more information or to order yours today, further browse AcidRefluxPillow.com.