Acidity Problems? Best Home Remedies That Can Help

Feeling uncomfortable with acidity Problem? So,  You’re not alone!  Acidic problems like heartburn and Acid Reflux can affect your day. But don’t worry, help is on the way! In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best home remedies that can help in relieving from acidity and bring you much-needed relief.

Symptoms of Acidity 

There are some common symptoms of acidity:- 

1. Pain and burning sensation in the chest, stomach, or throat:
   • Chest discomfort
   • Acidic burning
   • Gastric irritation 

2. Flatus or Gas:
   • Excess gas
   • Abdominal bloating
   • Passing gas

3. Indigestion:
   • Indigestion
   • Upset stomach
   • Digestive discomfort

4. Bad Breath:
   • Morning breath
   • Foul breath
   • Oral malodor

5. Constipation:
   • Difficulty passing stool
   • Straining or pain when passing stools.
   • Hard, dry, or lumpy stools

6. Nausea or feeling of vomiting:
   • Acid reflux
   • Upset stomach
   • Bloating

7. Heaviness in the stomach after eating:
   • Postprandial discomfort
   • Stomach fullness
   • Sense of fullness

8. Frequent burps:
   • Belching
   • Burping
   • Excessive gas expulsion

9. Regurgitation of undigested food coming back into our mouth:
   • Food reflux
   • Backflow of food
   • Food regurgitation

What are the causes of acidity?

Food goes down your esophagus into your stomach. The stomach glands in your stomach produce acid. This acid is needed to digest food and kill germs. Acidity is when your stomach produces more acid than it needs to digest food. Acidity is a burning sensation that happens just above your stomach or right below your breastbone (hollow part of your stomach). Acid is a very common condition in India. Indians eat a lot of oily and spiced foods.

Some Common Causes of Acidity:-

1. Dietary Factors:
   • Spicy Foods
   • Acidic Foods
   • Fatty or Fried Foods
   • Caffeine
   • Alcohol
2. Lifestyle Factors:
   • Obesity
   • Smoking
   • Poor Eating Habits
   • Lying Down After Eating

       3. Medical Conditions:

• Hiatal Hernia
• Gastroparesis
• Scleroderma
• Pregnancy

      4. Other Factors:

• Stress 
• Lack of physical activities.
• Resting or lying down right after a meal

Best Home Remedies for Acidity:-

Here are some of the best remedies for acidity at home that can help ease your symptoms:

1. Ginger: –  Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help reduce acidity in the digestive tract. You can chew small pieces of fresh ginger and drink ginger tea.

2 :- Saunf or Fennel:-  Saunf or Fennel is a natural digestive and carminative (relieving flatulence) agent and helps in relieving acidity. You also make herbal tea To use of Fennel(Saunf), Coriander, and cumin powder. For that, you will Take 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin (jeera), coriander (dhania), and fennel (saunf) seeds and boil it in 3 cups of water until only 1 cup of water remains.

3. Lemon Water:-  Flavonoids, potassium, and vitamin C are all found in lemon water. These nutrients aid in the body’s detoxification, remove of harmful substances, and prevent uric acid buildup in the urinary system.

4. Ajwain:-   Ajwain contains many anti-acidic qualities. For Acidity  Boil ajwain in water and filter the mixture. Then consume it to reduce indigestion problems. 

5. Cloves:-  cloves have been used to reduce acidity while helping digestion. After a meal, chew on a few cloves or soak them in hot water to produce a herbal tea.

6. Turmeric Milk:-  Turmeric helps to relieve stomach pain, lower acidity, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Before sleeping you will take a glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric powder.

7. Almonds:-  Almonds contain alkaline and they can help to neutralize stomach acid. Eat a small amount of soaked almonds on a daily basis to prevent from acidity.

9. Banana:-  Bananas. This fruit, which is low in acid and alkaline, relieves the irritated membrane of the stomach by coating it. Bananas are high in pectin, a soluble fiber that helps easy passage of food through the digestive system.

10. Raw Papaya:-  Acid reflux, constipation, and heartburn are all best treated with raw papaya. Papaya raw aids in digestion. It helps lessen the issues with acidity and dyspepsia. 

Avoid Foods That Trigger Acidity like:- 

The following meal list will be avoided if you have an acidic stomach..:

• Spicy Foods
• Citrus Fruits
• Tea, coffee, cold drinks
• Alcohol, Smoking
• Pizza, Fast food