Unlock the power of Ayurveda For Acidity Relief

Are you looking for a permanent long lasting relief from Acidity problem ? Your present medication just don’t seem to give complete relief? If so then it’s time to switch to Ayurvedic treatment for acidity. Ayurvedic treatment are based on the belief that all diseases and ailments are caused due to imbalance of three dosha- Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body. Balancing the three dosha provides cure from all the diseases

You are not alone who is facing this Acidity problem, with increasingly hectic lifestyle change in food habits and restless mind there is rise in number of people suffering from acidity. Acidity has become the most common problem that impacts the quality of life of millions of people. A recent study said that acidity of western diet increases risk of diabetes and heart disease. While acidity itself may appear innocuous it may trigger more serious health conditions. So the best way to treat the problem is to correct the root cause of the diseases rather than treating the symptoms.

What is Acidity ?

Acidity or hyperacidity is an imbalance in the digestive system that can have a wide range of symptoms and causes. In Ayurveda acidity is generally caused by an imbalance of the digestive fire or agni. When agni is not balanced it causes the body to produce too much acid or pitta and lead to development of acidity

Causes of Acidity in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda weak functioning of Agni is the most important cause of acidity.
Leading a sedentary lifestyle is one of the major cause of acidity
Irregular meal timings. Skipping meals when hungry
Late night dinner affects the digestion process
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
Eating a lot of junk, processed and spicy foods
Drinking too much tea &coffee
Obesity
Habit of eating too fast not chewing the food
Suppressing the natural urges of hunger, thirst, urination, stool and others.

Symptoms of Acidity

Burning sensation in chest &stomach
Pain & heaviness in stomach
Don’t feel hungry
Headache, weakness of body
Gas and bloating
Dry mouth, sour and bitter taste in mouth
Dry and chronic cough

Ayurveda Perspective of Hyperacidity

Ayurveda consider acidity as disease caused due to weak Agni that is digestive fire. When the digestive power is weak and the person still continue with his wrong eating habits and lifestyle this causes indigestion. Acidity is co-related with a type of indigestion that is known as vidagdh ajirna in which Pitta-Kapha dosha gets vitiated . Also because of weak digestion there is formation and accumulation of Ama ( toxin ) in the digestive channels and causes hyper acidity. This vicious cycle goes on continuously in the body as a result this problem becomes chronic.

To explain this consider a pot in which curd was kept and if it was not washed properly and you add fresh milk to it the milk will get spolid . Same process happens in stomach because of excess pitta ( acid) whatever food you take it gets converted into Ama( toxin). Because of this acidity becomes difficult to treat.

What is Ayurvedic Treatment for Acidity

While treating Hyperacidity the treatment needs to be targeted at level of digestive power. The treatment must be able to restore the altered level of pitta dosha back to normalcy. Ayurveda precisely does this. Ayurvedic treatments are holistic in approach and focus on the person rather than symptoms , hence it calls for in depth individual case study, the deep study of the causes of the disease ,personal choices, strength of digestive system (Agni), diet & lifestyle as well as stress & anxiety sphere of the patient. This holistic Ayurvedic treatment approach gives long lasting and permanent relief in chronic acidity.

So if someone is facing acidity problem for too long and have become dependent on daily dose of antacid tablets then Ayurvedic treatment is strongly recommended for treatment of chronic Acidity.

How Ayurvedic treatment for Acidity works

Detoxification

Detoxification is the very first step in treatment of acidity. The accumulated toxins need to be thrown out of the body. Detoxifying the body internally helps to remove these deep seated toxins from the stomach. Also this helps in rejuvenation of cells of stomach. This detoxification is done by Virechan a Panchkarma process. Also herbs such as Triphala is also helpful in detoxification. However best process for detoxification is advised by expert ayurveda doctor after analayisng all aspect of the person.

Dosha balancing

Once the detoxification is over Ayurveda herbs and medicine are recommended to bring the imbalanced pitta dosha back to its normal state. Bringing dosha back to normal is the ultimate aim of Ayurvedic treatment. This include specific herbal remedies. Ayurvedic doctor will also recommend specific herbal Ayurvedic medicine that are best suited for your body type that help reduce acidity.

Diet & lifestyle Correction

Along with herbs and medicines diet and lifestyle plays crucial role in dosha balancing. Ayurvedic treatment for acidity provides with individual diet plan according to his requirement. This diet plan help to neutralize excess acid in the stomach and regulate the acid secretion. The aim of the diet plan is to make you aware of alkaline food choices & nutrition to your body that helps in cell repair and immunity build up. In addition Ayurvedic doctor will also recommend specific yoga , asana and pranayama technique to help reduce acidity

Diet & Lifestyle Tips in Ayurvedic treatment for acidity

Sweet & dairy products are good for balancing pitta dosha.
Take your meals at regular time and in relaxed atmosphere
Take your dinner early at least 3 hour before going to bed
Avoid late night meals
Limit salt intake
Avoid stress ,smoking, alcohol
Avoid processed and fermented food
Avoid tea coffee and other aerated drinks
Avoid excessive oily & spicy, salty,sour foods
Eat more vegetables and fruits like cucumber, watermelon, pomegranate.
Drink at least 7 to 8 glass of water daily

Simple Natural Home Remedies

Drink coconut water twice daily
Soothe your stomach with aloe-vera juice
Make ginger root and licorice tea
Mix together equal part of saunf+jeera + misri (rock candy)in equal quantity take this mixture two to three times daily
Taking milk helps to neutralize excessive acid.