Acidity-Condition of illness.

 The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Normally, there are some protective mechanisms against the acid, in the stomach and proximal intestine. But an imbalance between the protective mechanisms and the level of acid secretion can cause acidity.

  The Problem occurs when the cells produce large amount of acid, more than your stomach needs. When this happens, we will suffer from stomach acidity. we would know if we were suffering from stomach acidity if we feel a burning sensation just above the stomach, or right below (the hollow part) our breastbone. This is the most classic sign of acidity. Other people experience acid regurgitation. This happens when we are lying horizontal on our bed. We may have a sour taste in our mouth, which resembles the taste of an orange puree that had gone stale. Acid regurgitation oftentimes results to heartburn, or that pain near the heart area. 

Causes of Acidity

 Ø  Excessive smoking.

 Ø  Consumption too much alcohol.

 Ø  Gastro- duodenal (peptic) ulcer.

 Ø  Hyper secretion of hydrochloric acid.

 Ø  Reflux of gastric acid.

 Ø  Not to take  meals on time.

 Ø  Taking the fried and spicy food daily.

 Ø  Problems in the functioning of digestive system.

 Ø  Being on an empty stomach for a long time or skipping breakfast.

 Ø  Eating foods rich in fats, like chocolates.

 Ø  Obesity.

 Ø  Excessive exposure to sun and heat.

 Ø  Inappropriate food habits.

 Ø  Negative emotions.

 Ø  Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease.

 Ø  Zollinger -Ellison syndrome.

 Ø  Hellicobacter pylori bacteria infection.

 Ø  Hypercalcemia.

 Ø  Gallstones. 

Symptoms of Acidity

   ØBurning sensation or pain in the stomach, after a meal.

      Ø  Chest pain.

      Ø  Prolonged heartburn.

 Ø  Inflammation in chest.

 Ø  Feeling hungry frequently.

 Ø  Constant pain in the upper abdomen.

 Ø  Belching.

 Ø  Nausea.

 Ø  Bitter taste in mouth.

 Ø  Loss of appetite.

 Ø  Respiratory problems.

 Ø  Vomiting.

 Ø  Gastro-esophageal reflux.

 Ø  Voice change and formation of ulcer in esophagus.

 Ø  Pain during muscular contractions. 

Treatment of acidity.

Ø Eat fruits and vegetables rich in fibers to help proper digestion.

Ø Avoid spicy foods rich in oils and fats. These foods are difficult to digest and releases more acidity.

ØAvoid sour foods, onions, red meats and strong drinks such as tea and coffee.

Ø  Also avoid excessive smoking and alcohol.

Ø  Avoid eating acidic foods like pickles, curds, tamarinds, vinegar, etc.

Ø  Do not eat fried, fatty, junk foods and excessive chocolates.

Ø  Eat carbohydrate rich food like rice. They are easy to digest with no acid formation.

Ø   Take your dinner 2-3 hours before sleeping time as it keeps you healthy.

Ø  Obtain a mixture of 2 tsp of normal apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water earlier than meals.

 Ø  Stay away from fried foods, pickles, hot spicy foods, vinegar, and chocolate.

 Ø  Stay away from raw salad of vegetables like onion, cabbage, radish, and peppers.

 Ø  Keep away from unripe high pectin fruits, such as unripe apple. But ripe apple such as delicius apple or fuji apple may help out.

 Ø  Grind up the food properly. Do not consume in hurry.

 Ø  Do not bounce meals. Do not keep great gap between meals. 

 Ø  Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses each day.

 Ø  Do not eat just previous to going to bed.

 Ø  End smoking and cut down on alcohol.

Home Remedy for Acidity

 Ø  A good Home Remedy for Acidity is to chew up a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to obtain relief from belching, nausea and gas.

 Ø  Stay a small part of jaggery (gur) in your jaws and slowly suck it. Repeat it each hour till acidity subsides.

 Ø  Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber each hour.

 Ø  Eat a few almonds when your experience heartburn symptoms.

 Ø  Coconut water 4-5 periods a day.

 Ø  Drink a glass of cold milk for quick relief of heartburn and acidity

 Ø  Acquire one piece of clove and suck on it gradually

 Ø  Drink fresh mint juice gradually after meals.

 Ø  Drink every day a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myrobalan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice.

 Ø  Maintaining an standing posture for some time after food will help in preventing reaction

 Ø  Sleep with your head and shoulder on a elevated pillow for height.