Effective Ayurvedic treatment for Acidity : Herbal solution for Digestive Health
Are you looking for a permanent long lasting relief from Acidity problem then you are at the right place , Ayurvedic treatment not only give you relief but also makes you aware of root cause of your of Acidity helping cure the condition.
Complete Relief Ayurvedic Treatment for Acidity
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 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 the burning sensation in the stomach that gradually rises in the oesophagus and causes moderate-to-extreme discomfort, characterised by belching and acid reflux. A sedentary lifestyle and mindless eating habits can lead to acidity. There are certain foods that could disturb the digestive mechanism, causing excess secretion of stomach acid.
Chronic acidity can also lead to a condition called heartburn, a lingering sensation in your chest similar to getting pricked by several needles at once. The discomfort and pain get worse as you lie down and try to get some sleep.
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
Causes of Acidity
- Leading a sedentary lifestyle is one of the major cause of acidity
- Irregular meal timings. Skipping meals when hungry
- Eating late in night
- 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.
Ayurvedic perpective for Acidity
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. Ayurvedic treatment for acidity is 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. With this holistic Ayurvedic treatment approach we have observed very good results in cases of chronic acidity. So if you are 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 Complete Relief Ayurvedic treatment for Acidity works
- Detoxification
Detoxification is the very first step in complete releif ayurvedic treatment for 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.
- Diet & lifestyle Correction
Along with herbs and medicines diet and lifestyle plays crucial role in dosha balancing. Complete relief Ayurvedic treatment for acidity provides with individual diet plan according to his requirement. This diet plan helps 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.
Diet & Lifestyle recommendation 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
- Processed and fermented food should be avoided in acidity.
- 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.
Ayurvedic 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.