Acid Reflux is another frequent complaint.Digestive disturbances are a common complaint of our readers, which also include IBS, constipation, heartburn, and GERD (gastro-espohagal reflux disease). Before assuming it's diet related, rule out conditions such as a hiatial hernia, which can cause stomach acids to escape the stomach and travel "backwards" up the pipes. 
Pregnancy can be a cause. Stress makes digestion more difficult which can also cause heartburn and acid reflux. In fact, a number of natural health regimes advise to avoid eating during times of emotional stress. Believe it or not, one of the most common causes is a condition called Hypochlorhydria, which is the scientific term for chronic low stomach acid. Sounds wierd, but it's true. From my experiences during the past few years, many candida sufferers seem to have lower than normal levels of stomach acid. In this case, taking digestive enzymes, such as Betaine HCl can be immensely beneficial. Make sure you are working with a qualified health care practitioner before you begin taking any digestive enzymes for acid reflux, especially if you have or have had peptic ulcers in the past. Yeast overgrowth can cause digestive disorders, so chances are you'll benefit from following the dietary advice presented within this website. Remember don't overeat. This causes havoc in the stomach, and frequently results in higher levels of acid production, while the pressure of an overly full stomach can allow acids to escape upwards into the espohagus. Eat smaller meals throughout the day to help avoid overeating. Don't lie down right after eating, wait a while to allow the digestive process some time to work. Stomach acids must be present for digestion to occur. So if you lie down right after you eat you run the risk of those strong acids flowing up through the esophagus. Complex carbohydrates are going to serve you better better than simple carbohydrates, they sort of "soak up" some of the acids, and also help with the elimination process by providing some bulk to help move everything through the intestines.
IBS with Constipation?
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