Home Remedy Acidity

Hyperacidity is the most common problem which if not treated in time leads to ulcer formation in the digestive tract. This type of problem is caused when hydrochloric acid which is an important part of the digestive juices is formed in excess.

Whenever the alkalinity of the blood is reduced, its ability to transport carbon dioxide also gets reduced. This results in the accumulation of acids in the tissues. This condition is termed as acidosis or hyper alkalinity of the blood. The major cause of acidosis is faulty diet. Thease diets contain too much acid forming foods. In the normal process of metabolism or in simple terms the process of converting food into energy by the body, various acids are produced in the system with the addition of other acids in the foods. Thease acids when not properly eliminated through lungs, kidney and bowels, leads to acidity.

Acidosis/Acidity refers to the excessive acid secretion by the gastric gland located in the stomach. The hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach helps the digestion. This acid also secretes different types of digestive enzymes such as pepsin that breaks up the food particles for comfortable digestion. Normal amounts of acid are required to digest complex foods. Less secretion of the acid means the food is not digested; excessive secretion means acidity.

Causes of Acidity:
Top Causes of Acidity includes:

• Excess fat, fried foods and spicy foods.
• Consumption of fermented, adulterated or fat rich foods.
• Excess consumption of coffee, tea, onion, garlic and strong chocolate.
• It is also caused due to worrying, fear, anger and other stress related conditions.
• Excessive exposure to heat and sun
• Anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin.
• Excessive alcohol and smoking tends to make the nervous system weak. This in turn causes the mucous membrane as well as the stomach lining to stop functioning well.
• Overeating.
• Eating food too fast.

Symptoms of acidity: The primary symptoms of acidity includes:

• Burning sensation in chest and throat
• Sour oral belching and secretion
• Heat in the body
• Lack of appetite
• Headache and vomiting

Home remedies for acidity:

Top or primary home remedy for acidity includes:

• A decoctation of sandal could be taken twice daily for a quick relief
• Tender coconut water reduces gastric irritation
• Simple cold water mixed with sugar also helps to bring down acidity immediately to some extent
• 500 ml milk if taken during daytime or bedtime in sips helps to reduce acidity by great extent.
• Suck a piece of clove.
• Have fresh mint juice daily.
• Good take milk or milk products.
• Take 2 teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar and about 2 teaspoonful of honey in 1 glass of water before having meals.
• One must not take spicy food, fried goods and pickles.
• Boil some cumin seeds in 1 glass of water and drink it along with meals.
• One should avoid foods that are not ripe and which have high pectin.
• Banana, water melon as well as cucumber also control acidity.
• Herbal tea is also good as it contains spearmint (pudina) as well liquorice (mulethi) is highly beneficial as compared to ordinary tea and coffee.
• One can drink water early in the morning.
• One must avoid frequent usage of medicines such as disprin or aspirin.
• Suck about 10 gms of jaggery after having meals as it will prevent formation of acid.
• Radishes and onions should be avoided.
• Have dinner 2 hours before going to bed.
• Have cabbage juice very day.
• Drink coconut juice 3 to 4 times a day.
• Eat yogurt as it will provide quick relief from acidity.
• Have a glass of water containing about a teaspoonful of soda.
• One can have 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar.
• Ginger is a useful spice for gastrointestinal complaints.
• Make pulp of a piece of ginger and add some coriander to it. Mix them properly and have it.
• Chew some holy basil leaves ( tulsi) to get relief from nausea, burning sensation and gas.
• Keep a small piece of jaggery in the mouth and suck it slowly. Repeat this every hour till the acidity comes down.
• Eat some almonds when one suffers from heartburn.
• Keep one small piece of harad (Terminalia chebula) in your mouth and chew it after meals.
• Drink every day 1 tsp of juice of chebulic myroblan and mix it with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice.
• Sleep with the head as well as the shoulder placed on high pillow for being elevated.
• For sometime after eating food maintain an upright posture to prevent reflex.
• Take raw garlic.

Foods to avoid for acidity:

• Barley
• Banana (unripe)
• Beans
• Bread
• Cereals
• Cake
• Chicken
• Confection
• Corn
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Egg
• Grain food
• Lentils
• Meats
• Nuts Except almonds
• Oatmeal
• Peas
• Rice
• Sea food
• Tea

Food that helps in bringing down acidity:

• Almonds
• Apple
• Banana(ripe)
• Beet
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Coconut
• Cottage Cheese
• Cucumber
• Figs
• Grapes
• Lettuce
• Melon
• Milk
• Orange
• Parsley
• Peaches
• Pear
• Potato
• Pumpkin
• Raisins
• Tomato