Acidity

In Acidity, there is a movement of gastric juices from the stomach in to the lower esophagus. This condition mainly arises when acidic content in stomach (Hydrochloric acid ) move upward in to esophagus and making it dysfunction. This acid further secretes various digestive enzymes like pepsin that break the food for easy digestion. In case of excess secretion it gives a condition known as Acidity.

Causes :

• Refined and fiber less food.
• Stress.
  
• Smoking & Excess of alcohol tends to weaken the nervous system, as a result the mucus membrane and the stomach lining stops functioning properly.
• High intakes of spicy food.
• Eating speedily, very fast devoid for proper chewing.
• Inappropriate sleep.
• over weight people may bear because of unnecessary pressure on their digestive system.
• Pregnancy.

Symptoms :

• Restlessness with continuous cramps in the stomach.
• Sour belches and passing off wind.
• Other symptoms of acidity are nausea and vomiting.
• respiratory problems and coughing.
• sometimes bellyache is also felt.

Home remedies for Acidity :

• Fresh mint juice taken every day or fresh chopped mint leaves and tulsi leaves boiled in acup of water and sip slowly after meals.
• Take tiny piece of jaggery every hour. just keep it in the mouth and slowly suck it.
• A glass of plain milk gives good relief.
• To 1.5 liters of water add 1 tsp shah jeera seeds. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes sip while warm . 2-3 times a day for 4-5 days.
• Drink tender coconut water 3-4 times a day.
• Cumin seeds boiled in a glass of water can be taken.
• Powder one clove and one cardamom, Use the powder as a mouth freshener after every meal.
• Keep small piece of Terminalia chebula in your mouth and chew it after every meal.
• Take equal part of Ginger and Coriander to get relief from acidity.
• Drink daily a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amala juice.
• Drink 1-2 glasses of water early morning to keep yourself healthy.
• Eat watermelon, banana, or cucumber each hour.
• Taking 2 tsp of Isabgol in milk after every meal.

Do's and don't :

• Avoid spicy food rich in oils and fats. do not eat fried, fatty, junk food and excessive chocolates.
• Eat fruit and vegetables rich in fibers.
• Avoid strong drinks as tea, coffee, pickles, curds, vinegars.
• Avoid excessive smoking and alcohol.
• Take your dinner 2-3 hours before sleeping.
• follow yoga or some exercise to reduce stress.