Are you suffering from a burning sensation just above the stomach? Are you having burning sensation in your throat? You might be having acidity! Acidity is a common problem that occurs when you consume heavy or spicy meals. If left untreated, it might make you lazy. You can cure acidity at home. How? Read on…
Cells within the lining of your stomach produce acid to digest your food. If the cells produce extra acid, you experience acidity. Acidity is a common problem. You can however cure acidity at home with the help of some remedies.
You know what?
Acids in your stomach are strong enough to dissolve razor blades! Because of this affect the cells in your stomach lining renew for every 3-4 days.
SYMPTOMS OF ACIDITY
You might have acidity when you experience any of the following problems:
•Burning sensation in stomach
•Burning sensation in throat
•Burping
•Indigestion
•Constipation
•Sour taste
•Nausea
WHAT CAUSES ACIDITY?
Acidity is caused because of the following reasons:
•Consumption of spicy and non-vegetarian food
•Smoking and alcohol
•Stress
•Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
•Stomach disorders like peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach tumors etc.
HOW TO CURE ACIDITY AT HOME?
You can cure acidity at home by following the below remedies:
1.Buttermilk: Buttermilk has lactic acid that neutralizes the acidity in your stomach. You can take a spoon of curd in your glass, beat it. Add jeera powder, salt and mix. Drink this daily to keep your stomach cool.
2.Basil: Basil has soothing properties to relieve you from acidity. You can chew a few leaves of basil to cure your acidity.
3.Cumin seeds: Cumin seeds are great acid neutralizers. You can roast some crushed cumin seeds and stir them in a glass of water. Drink this liquid after every meal.
4.Cloves: Cloves help in dispelling gas from your stomach. You can chew 2-3 cloves thoroughly so that juices get released in your system.
5.Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. So you can put few thin slices of ginger in a cup of boiling water, let it simmer for few minutes. Then you can drink this liquid to get relief from acidity.
6.Fennel seeds: You can chew some fennel seeds (saunf) after having a spicy or heavy meal to get relief from acidity.
7.Cold milk: Milk is rich in calcium. It prevents the formation of extra acid in your stomach. So simply drink a glass of cold milk to reduce acidity.
8.Mint leaves: Mint leaves have a cooling effect. They can cure your acidity. Just prepare mint leaves tea. How? You can boil the leaves with a few green tea leaves and simmer it for a while, then drain and drink.
9.Cardamom: Cardamom speeds up your digestion. It has anti-inflammatory properties. You can grind 2-3 pods of cardamom, a small piece of ginger, a few pieces of cloves and a few coriander seeds. Eat this with warm water. It is a great cure for acidity.
10.Jaggery: Jaggery aids digestion. So you can suck a small piece of jaggery after each meal to keep acidity at bay! People with diabetes should not go for this remedy.
Acidity can hinder your day’s work. It might make you feel lazy. Hence if you suffer from acidity, follow the above remedies and get relived from acidity instantly.
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Aaradhana Sharma is a Health and Lifestyle Content Writer and a Student of Generalism and Mass Communication. When she is off and leisure at home, she loves writing articles & travelling , Aaradhana frequently contributes to several online Health publications.
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