The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn.

It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike this time of year, according to Dr. Mark Shachner, medical director of the Broward Health Coral Springs Heartburn Center in South Florida.

“Heartburn tends to flare up during the holidays because we often eat larger portions, enjoy richer foods, and indulge in more sweets and alcohol than usual,” he told Fox News Digital.

Combine those rich holiday foods and drinks with overeating, late-night meals, and lying down too soon after eating, and you’ve got what the doctor calls “a recipe for reflux.”

Below, the doctor shares five common mistakes people make that can trigger heartburn — during the holidays and year-

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