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Acidity
Overview
Acidity is a common problem now-a-days. The excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, results in the condition known as acidity. It occurs when hydrochloric acid, an important constituent of digestive juices, makes its way upward to enter the food pipe from the stomach. Overeating or binging can lead to a burning sensation behind the breast bone and sometimes in the stomach also. Acidity is caused by a number of reasons like having hot and spicy food, strong chocolates, intake of alcohol or excessive intake of coffee and tea and undergoing prolonged medication. Excessive exposure to sun can also lead to hyperacidity.
Symptoms
Burning sensation in the chest or stomach.
Loss of hunger or false appetite.
Nausea, vomiting and weakness.
Pain and tenderness in the upper part of the abdomen.
Aggravated pain on an empty stomach or immediately after taking a meal.
Featured Remedy
Acidity
Mix 10 grams of aniseeds (Saunf) with 50 ml of water and boil it for 15 minutes. Allow the decoction to cool down. Taking this decoction thrice a day will ease heat burn.
Ingredients
Acidity
Aniseed or Fennel seeds (Saunf)
Precautions
Acidity
Increase the intake of water since it neutralizes the effect of acid.
Refrain from the intake of coffee, tea and colas as they cause the acid to rise up.
It is suggested to have a gap of 2-3 hours between dinner and bed time. Also, don't go to bed immediately after a meal, take a walk instead
Avoid salt, pickles, oily and fried food.
Intake of coconut water is very beneficial for the problem of acidity.
Other Remedies
Acidity
Take 25 ml of fresh juice of aloe vera twice a day on an empty stomach.
Add a few drops each of ginger (Adrak) and lemon juice to a glass of warm water. Add one teaspoon of honey and take this mixture twice a day.
Take an infusion prepared with coriander seeds and some mishri (Sugar candy) added to it.
Take 20 ml of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice in the morning on an empty stomach.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
