Abnormally high levels
of gastric juices. Sourness due to fermentation
of food or over secretion of acid in stomach.
Root Causes
Weakness of the valve between the
stomach and oesophagus (food pipe)
Heavy meal
Excess acid secretion
Lack of adequate blood flow to the
stomach
Consumption of alcohol, highly spicy
foodstuffs and irregular food habits
Symptoms
Burning sensation
or pain in stomach, Sourness in mouth,
Heartburn, Dyspepsia.
Home Remedies
Chew a few holy basil
(tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning,
nausea and gas.
Keep a small piece of jaggery
(gur) in your mouth and slowly suck
it. Repeat it every hour till acidity
subsides.
Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber
every hour.
Eat a few almonds
when your feel heartburn symptoms.
Drink coconut water 4-5 times a day.
Drink a glass of cold milk
for fast relief of heartburn and acidity.
Keep a small piece of harad
(Terminalia chebula) in your
mouth and chew it after every meal.
Take one piece of clove and suck on
it slowly.
Drink fresh mint juice
slowly after meals.
Drink daily a 1 tsp juice of chebulic
myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian
gooseberry) juice.
Maintaining an upright posture for
some time after food will help in preventing
reflex.
Sleep with your head and shoulder
on a high pillow for elevation.
Intake of raw garlic
is very beneficial.
Take a mixture of 2 tsp of natural
apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey
in a glass of water before meals to
prevent acidity or heartburn.
Precautions
Avoid coffee, alcohol,
pickles and spicy food. Regulate diet.
Control stress and learn to consciously
relax through techniques like meditation,
yoga, pranayama, etc. Drink plenty of
water, up to 20 glasses a day.
