Sunday, February 21, 2010

REMEDY FOR ACIDITY

REMEDY FOR ACIDITY


There are various ways which can control and cure the problem of acidity.

  1. EATING HABITS OR BALANCED DIET : this is one of the major requirement for acidity control. It includes the following points:
  • Spicy,Fried and salty food should be avoided.
  • Less consumption of Tea and Coffee.
  • Regular eating habits.
  • A balanced diet which should consist of non-acidity causing and healthy food items like green vegetables, apple, watermelon, banana.
     2.  MEDICINE
 
Medicines can be given to treat hyper-acidity but these may cause side-effects sometimes. Some of the medicines are lansoprezol, ranitidine or omeprazole.

     3. EXERCISE
  • Yoga keeps the digestive system and other internal systems of the body in natural condition i.e. in normal functioning state.
  • Morning and evening walks keeps the overall body fit and also removes stress and anxiety. Thus preventing acidity.

     4. HERBAL REMEDY
  • The best herbal treatment is Basil leaves or Tulsi as called in layman's language. Chewing basil leaves prevents acidity to a large extent.
  • Terminalia chebula or harad is also good for acidity prevention if taken after meals.
  • Indian Gooseberry or Amla is also one of the best solutions for acidity treatment. Taking 2teaspoons of amla powder at night prevents acidity.
  • Mint, Jaggery(gur), Coriander juice are also good sources for acidity treatment.
     5. HOME REMEDY
  • Drinking one or two glasses of water empty stomach in morning helps a lot in prevention of acid production.
  • Drinking Coconut water twice a day also helps in reduction of acid production in the stomach.
  • Thin lemon slices dipped in salt if taken before meals,helps in prevention of acid production after the meal.

These were some of the easier and simple techniques which can prevent and cure the most common problem of acidity.


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