Article: Sit in a comfortable position and focus on a book or text, holding it in 1 hand. You can also look at an eye chart on the wall, if available. Shift your gaze to a different object in your other hand, such as another book or a playing card. Then, shift back to the original text. Do this several times to get your eyes used to focusing between 2 different objects.  Keep your eyes relaxed during this exercise. If your eyes start to get sore, take a break. Do this exercise for 4-5 minutes a day. This exercise can help you to focus and refocus your eyes without them getting tired, which can improve your astigmatism. Take a piece of thick paper that covers both of your eyes. Tape the paper to your forehead, just above your nose. The paper should block your ability to see in front of you, but allow you to still see out of the corners of your eyes.  Raise your hand to 1 side of the paper. Focus on your hand without moving your head. Keep your eyes relaxed as you focus on your hand. Place your hand on the other side of the paper. Try focusing on your hand without turning your head. Repeat this exercise on either side for 1-2 minutes or until your eyes get tired. Do the exercise once a day. This exercise can help to strengthen your peripheral vision, which tends to be poor when you have astigmatism. If you have astigmatism, you may find you tilt your head to 1 side to help correct the issue. Try to be conscious of this habit and correct it by keeping your head straight. Tilting your head to 1 side can lead to neck issues and prevent your astigmatism from getting better.
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Do a focusing exercise. Try doing an eye exercise with a piece of paper. Practice keeping your head straight, rather than tilted to the side.
Article: Cut the avocado into chunks. Pour in the lemon juice. It can be used now, or, if you're not using it for raw food purposes, do the following:  Place the puree into a saucepan Bring to a boil, then turn down to low and simmer. Stir frequently. It's ready when it thickens to a consistency you like. Allow to cool before using. As above, this can be used as a sandwich filler, cracker spread or used as a cake filling.
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Peel the banana and cut into slices. Place the slices and chunks into the blender. Blend or process until smooth. Use within 24 hours and store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
Article: You may want to keep track of foods and beverages that cause you any problems. Write down the foods you eat and see how you feel about 1 hour of eating. If the food you ate an hour ago is bothering you, you should eliminate that from your diet. Commonly reported hyperacidity triggers include:  Citrus fruit Caffeinated beverages Chocolate Tomatoes Garlic, onions Alcohol Note: Most of these foods have not been studied enough to make a definitive claim. It's more important to find out what triggers your symptoms than to avoid this exact list. If your bed allows for it, raise the head of it by 6 to 8 inches. Gravity will keep the acid in your stomach. Don't just pile up pillows, though. These tend to bend your neck and body in such a way that increases the pressure. It will make the hyperacidity worse. If you’re carrying extra weight, losing weight may reduce some of the pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter, keeping stomach acid from leaking through. However, you may not need to lose weight, so check with your doctor before attempting to do so. Then, eat a healthy diet based on fresh produce and lean protein and exercise for 30 minutes per day. Decrease the amount of food you eat at any one time. This may reduce the amount of stress and pressure on your stomach. Switching to smaller plates and bowls may help because it tricks your mind into thinking you’re eating more food than you really are. Chew each bite several times, then swallow before taking another bite. This helps your stomach digest food more easily and quickly, leaving less food in the stomach adding pressure on the LES. You can also slow yourself down by putting your fork down between bites. Pressure will increase the discomfort of hyperacidity. You can experience excess pressure because of hiatal hernias (when the upper part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm), pregnancy, constipation, or being overweight. Don't wear clothes that constrict your stomach or abdomen.
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Avoid foods and drinks that trigger your symptoms. Raise the head of your bed if symptoms interfere with sleep. Ask your doctor if you could benefit from losing weight. Eat smaller meals so you don’t get too full. Eat slowly to improve your digestion. Check that your stomach isn’t under undue pressure.