Easy ways to cure acidity
We've all suffered from it at some point or the other. We share tips to cure acidity ...
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...
- 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.
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Remedies for Acidity:
Daily Doses:
1. Buttermilk mixed with 1/4th tsp jeera (cumin) powder and rock salt.
2. A small piece of gur (jaggery) after lunch and dinner.
3. A glass of chilled milk to relieve heartburn.
Other Commonly used natural remedies:
Amla Juice remedy: It tastes sour but is an excellent home remedy for acidity. For a quick fix, mix 2 table spoon amla juice or amla powder with equal quantity of mishri in water and drink up!
Yogurt helps: Include butter milk and yogurt in your daily diet. A fresh cucumber raita is a great antidote for acidity.
Drink lots of water: Drink a lot of water, at least 6-8 liters a day, as it aids digestion and flushes out the toxins from your body. Eat only when you are really hungry because digestive juices are released in the stomach when you are hungry.
Green Vegetables help: Make sure that you consume a lot of green leafy vegetables and sprouts, as they are rich source of vitamin B and E. these help the body effectively eliminate the acids.
Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice is full of digestive enzymes. If you feel stuffed after a meal, drink half a glass of fresh pineapple juice. It will relieve you of all the discomfort and acidity.
Carrots: Chewing carrot increases salivation and quickens detestation. How? It gives the digestive system the enzymes and minerals it requires to break down the food.
Daily Doses:
1. Buttermilk mixed with 1/4th tsp jeera (cumin) powder and rock salt.
2. A small piece of gur (jaggery) after lunch and dinner.
3. A glass of chilled milk to relieve heartburn.
Other Commonly used natural remedies:
Amla Juice remedy: It tastes sour but is an excellent home remedy for acidity. For a quick fix, mix 2 table spoon amla juice or amla powder with equal quantity of mishri in water and drink up!
Yogurt helps: Include butter milk and yogurt in your daily diet. A fresh cucumber raita is a great antidote for acidity.
Drink lots of water: Drink a lot of water, at least 6-8 liters a day, as it aids digestion and flushes out the toxins from your body. Eat only when you are really hungry because digestive juices are released in the stomach when you are hungry.
Green Vegetables help: Make sure that you consume a lot of green leafy vegetables and sprouts, as they are rich source of vitamin B and E. these help the body effectively eliminate the acids.
Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice is full of digestive enzymes. If you feel stuffed after a meal, drink half a glass of fresh pineapple juice. It will relieve you of all the discomfort and acidity.
Carrots: Chewing carrot increases salivation and quickens detestation. How? It gives the digestive system the enzymes and minerals it requires to break down the food.
Abid Areacode wrote:
[quote]How one can identify that he is suffering from acidity or any other stomach problems?[/quote]
here is the answer for your question abid
Acidity is not a disease. It’s just a lifestyle disorder, but it can easily give you a lot of trouble. However, following some simple precautions in our diets can help reduce the effects. Eat fresher healthier food and you will be fine in no time!
Symptoms of Acidity:
• Burning sensation in chest
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain and tenderness in upper region
Causes of Acidity:
Avoid Junk Foods: Avoid canned and junk food as well as artificially ripened and frozen fruits. Always opt for seasonal fruits and vegetables. Shun spicy and fried food.
Avoid aerated drinks: If you love to wash down every meal with a fizzy drink, you better stop now! Aerated drinks dilute your enzymes and hinder the digestive process, causing fermentation in tummy, which can lead to acute acidity.
Cut down on tobacco, tea or coffee: You must avoid excessive consumption of tobacco, tea or coffee. Instead try coconut water, watermelon or cucumber juice and nimbu paani. Natural coolers always work wonders.
[quote]How one can identify that he is suffering from acidity or any other stomach problems?[/quote]
here is the answer for your question abid
Acidity is not a disease. It’s just a lifestyle disorder, but it can easily give you a lot of trouble. However, following some simple precautions in our diets can help reduce the effects. Eat fresher healthier food and you will be fine in no time!
Symptoms of Acidity:
• Burning sensation in chest
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain and tenderness in upper region
Causes of Acidity:
Avoid Junk Foods: Avoid canned and junk food as well as artificially ripened and frozen fruits. Always opt for seasonal fruits and vegetables. Shun spicy and fried food.
Avoid aerated drinks: If you love to wash down every meal with a fizzy drink, you better stop now! Aerated drinks dilute your enzymes and hinder the digestive process, causing fermentation in tummy, which can lead to acute acidity.
Cut down on tobacco, tea or coffee: You must avoid excessive consumption of tobacco, tea or coffee. Instead try coconut water, watermelon or cucumber juice and nimbu paani. Natural coolers always work wonders.
Here are some other foods that can act as potential risk factors for acidity:
* Chocolates
* Fatty foods
* Fried foods
* Ketchup
* Tomato sauce
* Black pepper
* Mustard
* Vinegar
* Orange juice
* Most soft drinks
* Peppermint
Try and eliminate the most likely causes of acidity from your diet and also take some additional precautions to treat the condition effectively.
* Instead of having the common two large meals, try and have smaller and more frequent meals. This puts less stress on your digestive system and should help prevent any excessive build up of stomach acids.
* Avoid drinking water during and soon after meals as this dilutes the gastric juices necessary for digestion and prolongs the process.
* Avoid having late meals just before bed time. There should always be an interval of at least two hours between your last meal and bed time.
* Try and have a light dinner with fresh fruits and vegetable salads.
* Include probiotic curd and yogurt in your daily diet.
* Try and follow a regular and disciplined routine with regular meal times and sleep time.
* Try and include a small amount of garlic in your diet.
* Maintain an upright posture for some time after eating. Avoid reclining.
* Make it a point to indulge in some physical activity through the course of the day. Even a brief walk after meals in the morning and at night will help. Swimming, jogging, or cycling would also suffice.
* An activity like yoga would also help tremendously, even if practiced for just 20 minutes a day. This will not only provide physical activity, but also promote relaxation and reduce stress, which can contribute to acidity.
* Chocolates
* Fatty foods
* Fried foods
* Ketchup
* Tomato sauce
* Black pepper
* Mustard
* Vinegar
* Orange juice
* Most soft drinks
* Peppermint
Try and eliminate the most likely causes of acidity from your diet and also take some additional precautions to treat the condition effectively.
* Instead of having the common two large meals, try and have smaller and more frequent meals. This puts less stress on your digestive system and should help prevent any excessive build up of stomach acids.
* Avoid drinking water during and soon after meals as this dilutes the gastric juices necessary for digestion and prolongs the process.
* Avoid having late meals just before bed time. There should always be an interval of at least two hours between your last meal and bed time.
* Try and have a light dinner with fresh fruits and vegetable salads.
* Include probiotic curd and yogurt in your daily diet.
* Try and follow a regular and disciplined routine with regular meal times and sleep time.
* Try and include a small amount of garlic in your diet.
* Maintain an upright posture for some time after eating. Avoid reclining.
* Make it a point to indulge in some physical activity through the course of the day. Even a brief walk after meals in the morning and at night will help. Swimming, jogging, or cycling would also suffice.
* An activity like yoga would also help tremendously, even if practiced for just 20 minutes a day. This will not only provide physical activity, but also promote relaxation and reduce stress, which can contribute to acidity.
Avoid Fast Foods
Fast foods are one of the five foods to avoid for acid reflux. It increases the acid reflux problem. It is also responsible for acid reflux in many cases. People find it easier to have fast food quickly and on the go. But it is not at all good for you. When you have acid reflux, you should avoid such foods at any cost. If it is not possible to avoid then at least go for a grilled one.
Fast foods are one of the five foods to avoid for acid reflux. It increases the acid reflux problem. It is also responsible for acid reflux in many cases. People find it easier to have fast food quickly and on the go. But it is not at all good for you. When you have acid reflux, you should avoid such foods at any cost. If it is not possible to avoid then at least go for a grilled one.
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