GUIDE TO ACIDITY CURE

Looking at my watch, I was amazed to see how fast time flew. The summer heat being so unbearable, my friend and I thought of spending some time at the beach. It was fun watching the children play in excitement and more than anything I was enjoying the cool air and the sweet corn we bought from the stall.

Suddenly my friend cried in pain as she held her hand on her abdomen. I tried to help not knowing the reason. She stayed in that position for some time and then relaxed. I thought, well, now its time to go home. Later as we were traveling back home she told me that she often got this pain and burning sensation in the upper abdomen due to Acidity. She also said she often complained of headache, vomiting, lack of appetite and heartburn. From all that I have read and gathered I tried making her aware of the causes and how careful she needs to be of her intake on hot spicy foods, fats, sweets and also adulterated and fermented food. She complained of stress which in turn led her to anger, worry, fear which also is the main cause of Acidity. The other few reasons for Acidity, I explained is excessive intake of strong tea or coffee, garlic, onions and also smoking; at that she said never smoked. I also explained of how careful she needs to be on taking any anti-inflammatory drugs and also Aspirin.

Acidity when it begins is quite a simple problem, but can get out of hand easily. The excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, results in the condition known as acidity. It can also be bought under control if one works on achieving a balance on the physical, mental and spiritual area.

Since she was very hesitant to visit the doctor and wanted to avoid medications such as antacids which she felt would have unwanted side effects I guided her to some practical home remedies for Acidity which would surely give her some relief. Drinking tender coconut water 3-4 times a day will soothe the stomach; also taking 200-250 ml of cold milk in sips would prove beneficial. Taking fresh mint juice everyday and a piece of jaggery every hour would also subside and ease the acidity, and as for fruits watermelon, banana and cucumber would reduce the acidity.