Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach . When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn , which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods.
Here are some home remedies to cure acidity, as suggested in a Naturopathy blog ...
- Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead.
- Have a glass of lukewarm water everyday.
- Include banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. Watermelon
juice is great for curing acidity. - Nariyal paani is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity.
- Drink a glass of milk - everyday.
- Have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack.
- Keeping long intervals between
meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals. - Try to avoid pickles, spicy chutneys,
vinegar , etc. - Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals.
- Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy.
- Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity.
- Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down.
- Try chewing
gum . The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn. - Ginger aids in
digestion . Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes. - A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness.
- Have vegetables like drumsticks, beans,
pumpkin , cabbage, carrot and spring onions.
