Natural and Effective Remedies for Acidity
Acidity is a common digestive problem when there is excess acid production in the stomach.
Symptoms include – heartburn, bloating of abdomen, acid reflux.
Buttermilk or Chaas
- Buttermilk contains lactic acid which helps promote easy digestion and normalizes your acidity in the stomach.
Cold Milk and Ice Cream
- Cold milk is readily available in your refrigerator.
- Milk contains calcium carbonate, a natural antacid that helps reduce the production of excess acid in the stomach.
- Also, you can eat a cup of ice cream if you are not susceptible to cold and cough.
Apple Cider Vinegar
- It works by helping to balance the pH level in the stomach.
- Add apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it before meals.
Ginger
- It has got medicinal agents one of them is gingerol, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can help reduce inflammation in the stomach and oesophagus, providing relief from the burning sensation caused by acidity.
Banana
- Has got natural antacid properties.The high content of potassium in bananas helps in reducing stomach acid levels.
Avoid Smoking and Drinking
- Smoking can trigger your reflux issues thereby increasing your acidity.
- Alcohol can cause inflammation and irritation in stomach . So avoiding both can improve your health overall.
Diet
- Have a balanced diet. Avoid excess of spicy and oily food in your diet.
- Drink good amount of water or in general increase your fluid intake.
Sleep
- Min 7- 8 hrs of sleep is required for the body to rejuvenate and also to digest our food. Not getting enough sleep leads to physical stress and acidity due to that.
Avoid Stress
- Manage your stress by talking to someone and meditation for 15mins. Indulge in yoga or any exercises daily which will help in proper digestion and avoid acidity.
Taking breaks in between your work life, persuing your hobby, enjoying leisure time with your family and friends goes long way in improving your immunity and overall health.
