Ways to cure acidity naturally

Ways to cure acidity naturally

Suffering from acidity is very common in people.  Acidity occurs due to excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods.

Here are some tips to cure it naturally.

·     Skip the aerated drinks and caffeine. Instead opt for herbal tea.

·     Taking a lukewarm water every day is suggested.

·     Including banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet is recommended. Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity.

·     Coconut water is known to soothe the system in case of acidity.

·     Include a glass of milk in your diet daily.

·     Take your last meal at least two to three hours before going to bed.

·     Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals.

·     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 can also help.

·     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.

Disclaimer: Above advice is based on the information available through various sources on the Internet. Always consult your doctor for expert advice.