Results of a study linked relaxation therapy with fewer reports of GERD symptoms and reflux episodes. Researchers believe that deep breathing during relaxation training increases pressure on the diaphragm and lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which subsequently reduces the occurrence of acid reflux symptoms.

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