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.

Causes of acidity:

1. Excess fat, fried foods and spicy foods.
2. Consumption of fermented, adulterated or fat rich foods.
3. Consumption of alcohol
4. Excess consumption of coffee, tea, onion, garlic and strong chocolate.
5. It is also caused due to worrying, fear, anger and other stress related conditions.
6. Excessive exposure to heat and sun
7. Anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin.

Symptoms of acidity:

1. Burning sensation in chest and throat
2. Sour oral belching and secretion
3. Heat in the body
4. Lack of appetite
5. Headache and vomiting

Home remedies for acidity:

Home remedy for acidity includes:

1. A decoctation of sandal could be taken twice daily for a quick relief
2. Tender coconut water reduces gastric irritation
3. Simple cold water mixed with sugar also helps to bring down acidity immediately to some extent
4. 500 ml milk if taken during daytime or bedtime in sips helps to reduce acidity by great extent.

Foods to avoid:

1. Barley
2. Banana (unripe)
3. Beans
4. Bread
5. Cereals
6. Cake
7. Chicken
8. Confection
9. Corn
10. Chocolate
11. Coffee
12. Egg
13. Grain food
14. Lentils
15. Meats
16. Nuts Except almonds
17. Oatmeal
18. Peas
19. Rice
20. Sea food
21. Tea

Food that helps in bringing down acidity:

1. Almonds
2. Apple
3. Banana(ripe)
4. Beet
5. Cabbage
6. Carrot
7. Cauliflower
8. Celery
9. Coconut
10. Cottage Cheese
11. Cucumber
12. Figs
13. Grapes
14. Lettuce
15. Melon
16. Milk
17. Orange
18. Parsley
19. Peaches
20. Pear
21. Potato
22. Pumpkin
23. Raisins
24. Tomato