Home Remedies for Acidity

We have often heard people say “I have acidity problems”

Have you ever wondered what they actually mean it?

What is acidity?

How it is caused?

What We Can Do to Relieve the Suffering??

90% of the Urban Indian population, including kidsis suffering from bloating, acidity, indigestion issues.

Reason - incorrect lifestyle,unhealthy eating habits, disturbed sleep cycle, sedentary jobs, side effects of some medications etc.

Let’s discuss some remedies to reduce the acid reflux, complications and treat acidity at home.

·        Drink a lot of water at least 2-4litres a day. Lukewarm water 1 hour after meals is beneficial.

·        Coconut water– soothes stomach and digestive system, relieves heartburn.

·        Watermelon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice helps reduce uneasiness.

·        Chewing basil leaves or drinking water boiled with basil leaves reduce acid reflux. Basil has soothing and carminative properties.

·        Mint leaves can also be used as it improves digestion, has a cooling effect and help in decreasing burning sensation.

·        Foods like banana, cucumber and yoghurt are known to give instant relief from acidity.

•         Clove in mouth to reduce the symptoms. It is carminative in nature, thus prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
•         Ginger is the age old remedy, Chew it raw or drink water boiled with ginger.
•         Cumin is again used in Indian cooking since ages due to its aroma, flavor and medicinal properties.

·        Cumin/ Fennel/Carom seeds (or equal quantity mixture) or boil a teaspoon of all in a glass of water and boil until the water is reduced to half. Drink it on an empty stomach.

·        Special Buttermilk (add 1/4^thtsp of roasted asafoetida, cumin, carom seeds mixed together)- lactic acid in buttermilk normalises acidity in the stomach

•         Cinnamon is another humble spice that works as a natural antacid for stomach acidity and improves digestion and absorption.
•         Drink cold milk- give relief from acidity and also prevent acidic buildup in stomach.
•        Aloe vera juice, rich in anti-inflammatory properties and loaded with powerful vitamins, is again one of the best home remedies for heartburn relief. 
•         Gooseberry or Amla powder – Amla is also a handy remedy to relieve acidity. Rich in vitamin C, gooseberry helps in healing the food pipe and stomach lining. 1 TSF POWDER OR JUICE CAN HELP.
•         Ever wondered why our elders finish meal with ‘gur’? Jaggery helps boost intestinal strength owing to its high magnesium content.
•         Apple cider vinegar has gained popularity lately. 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with water every morning empty stomach helps reduce acidity and also aids weight loss.
•         It might sound strange but chewing gum might actually offer relief from acidity. It leads to increased salivation which may help to get rid of acidity in the oesophagus.

Lifestyle Changes

 

§  Consume healthy food

§  Have small regular meals

§  Avoid lying down after meals

§  Lose weight if you are obese

§  Quit smoking and alcohol

§  Maintain regular eating time with dinner at least two hours before bed

§  Avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks

§  Active body and mind helps a lot

§  Reduce stress

§  Avoid unnecessary medications

§  Avoid raw onion in your meals. It contains fermentable fiber and usually causes increased acidity among individuals. 

We also recommend you to have one herbal powder for acidity named as Avipatikar Churan. It can get you relief immediately from acidity and also reliefs constipation.

If you don’t get relief even after taking care of your diet and following these home remedies, please consult your physician as heartburn and acid reflux may be due to some other medical condition.

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