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Home Remedies for Acidity

Symptoms of Acidity and Heartburn

• Burning sensation in the chest and throat.
• Sour oral secretion
• Headache and vomiting
• Lack of appetite

Causes of Acidity and Heartburn

• Fried, spicy or hot foods.
• Intake of sweet, fats, adulterated and fermented foods.
• Smoking
• Alcohol cunsumption
• Stress related conditions
• Excessive exposure to sun and heat
• Anti inflammatory drugs.

Home Remedies for Acidity and Heartburn

• Coconut: Tender fruit pulp of coconut/coconut water could be taken for fast relief. Tender coconut water soothes gastric irritation.
• Sugar: Consuming cold water added with sugar brings down the acidity level immediately. However diabetis patients should refrain from this remedy.
• Milk: 300 to 500 ml of milk in sips taken during day or at bedtime proves beneficial in controlling acidity.
• Avoid: Avoid snacks and eat smaller meals.
• Avoid: Avoid foods such as chocolate, tomoto juices, peppermint, food or drinks containing caffeine, fried or fatty foods, carbonated drinks as these can worsen acidity problem.
• Avoid: Consuming alcohol could worsen acidity problem as it irritates your stomoch and esophagus.
• Quit: Smoking promotes acidity. Stop it completely.
• Lose Weight: Being overweight could worsen acidity problem.
• Sleeping pattern: Don’t lie down immediately after eating. Try to stay upright for atleast 2-3 hours after each meal.

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One Response to “Home Remedies for Acidity”

1. Home Remedies says:

   July 2, 2010 at 5:39 am

   very good useful home remedies for acidity.

   Thanks