Acidity And It's Home Remedies

 Acidity is one of the most common disorders which is being faced 

 by the new generation, specially by people who are high profile 

professionals. Acid is a natural agent of the body which is used for 

the digestive process.

Whenever we eat something, the cells in the stomach lining 

excrete acid to digest it but when this acid is excreted in much 

more quantity than needed, then the problem of occurs. This 

happens when the stomach is unable to digest food.

Acidity is also caused by stress. Stress disturbs the normal 

functioning of the body. Due to less energy, incorrect blood flow 

and oxygen, the digestive process also slows down. This leads to 

accumulation of undigested food in the stomach. The stomach cells 

then excretes excess acid, thus, causing problems. One of the 

major disease, is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

                                
In this case the excess acid goes up to the esophagus, as soon as the

person lies down. At this time he experiences heartburn. A person 

with GERD feels a stabbing pain in his heart. This is caused 

because the esophagus causes a burning sensation in the lining of 

the esophagus.

 Chronic acidity has to undergo a prescribed treatment but to 

prevent acidity or to handle it when it suddenly occurs, here are 

some home remedies – 
 

1. Drink two tall glasses of  Water in the morning. This helps wash 

out all the excess acid and other impurities from the system. This 

also soothes off the burning sensation if any.
                                 

                            

 2. Drink Cold milk or Vanilla ice cream. Within minutes, you 

will notice relief from heartburn and other acidity problems.
                                                                      

    





 

3. Chew on a small piece of Ginger and  little amount of 

Coriander.Continue chewing them till you swallow them.This will 

give an immediate relief from the acidity problem. It enhances 

digestive function.

                                                

 4. Coconut water is a very good cure. It flushes out the excess 

acid from your system and also soothes the harsh effects caused by 

it.This must be had early morning on empty stomach.

                        

                                                                    

5. Basil leaves , also known as tulsi , are beneficial for the 

treatment of acidity also. The correct manner of taking tulsi is to 

take about seven to eight leaves of the herb each morning. 

Continuing the treatment for up to a week can help in the treatment

of acidity.                                                 

                                                                          

6. After fried or spicy food, drink a glass of luke warm water. This 

helps in the digestion for the food and also burns the calories thus, 

preventing weight gain.

7.If you feel symptom of the disease, take Jaggery or Gur every 

hour. The symptoms will subside gradually.

 

8. 1 tbsp of Chebulic Myroblan or Haritaki (Hindi Name: 

Harad) along with Amla, is a quick cure.

                                                                                           

  

9.Bananas have protective action against acidity and are 

highly recommended in the diet. The alkaline ash present in 

banana correct the acidosis caused by acid forming diets.

10.Fennel Seeds (saunf in hindi) have become increasingly  

popular these days to aid in digestion.It cures the acidity or 

bloating problems of the stomach.

                                                     

11. Turmeric aids digestion by helping to break down fats during 

the digestion process. It also has been proven useful for stomach 

problems ranging from gastritis to stomach problems caused by 

stress or alcohol. Raw turmeric juice is used to treat hyper acidity 

and indigestion.

             

12. Mint is a popular home remedy for acidity. About eight to ten 

leaves of the mint are taken and are chewed as they are, preferably

early in the morning when no other foods have been consumed. 

Continuing this remedy for a whole month will solve the acidity 

problems permanently.

 

                                                 

13. Put a pinch of Baking Soda in a glass of water, slightly 

warmed. Gulp down this water without pausing. This will help 

overcome the acidity.

                                     

14.  Lemon juice is a wonderful home remedy for the treatment of 

acidity. The best way to have lemon juice is to have a pinch of it in 

a glass of slightly warm water twice or thrice during the day. The 

most appropriate time for this remedy is before the start of each 

 meal.

                                      

15. Make a salad containing Cucumber and Watermelon .Have it 

at every meal. Both cucumber and watermelon can cool the 

digestive system and treat acidity. Taken together, they have a 

highly beneficial effect on the acidity condition.

                                 

                                                                             

                                              

16.  Having a glass of warm water every morning with a pinch of 

Asafoetida powder (Hindi name: hing) in it can also help to relieve 

acidity provided the therapy is continued for about a week without 

a break.                

    

17.  Take a glass of water, preferably cold. Add some Kokum to it 

to make a sherbet. You can add sugar according to taste, though it 

does not help in the effectiveness of the remedy itself. Then add a 

teaspoonful of Cumin seeds to the sherbet. Have it once every 

morning for a week. This will help in relieving acidity.

                            
                             

18.  Extract the juice of one whole Orange in a glass. To this 

juice add some Cumin seeds that have been lightly roasted. Drink 

up the juice. Continue for about seven days. This gives long term 

benefits from the acidity problem.                                         

19.  One very fast-acting remedy uses Apple Cider Vinegar . You 

have to take about two to three teaspoonfuls of apple cider vinegar 

in a glass of water and drink the entire thing at once.As soon as the

vinegar enters the body, a relief from the acidity problem is    

obtained.   

                                                                

20.  Another method to get quick relief from acidity problems is to 

take some Yogurt and eat it as it is. This will give a quick action 

and can be had whenever acidity becomes a problem.
                                         

 
 

Conclusion: Acidity, generally is not a very serious illness and 

can be cured with simple home remedies but if it is a regular 

problem then medical care is needed. Unattended acidity can lead 

to other serious illnesses.