Acidity - Most Common Disorder

Millions of people experience reflux and heartburn. Acidity is the most popular lifestyle disorder nowadays.

The symptoms of acid reflux are heartburn, burning in the chest or pain in the side of the sternum, gas bloating, vomiting and constipation. Vocal cords may get damaged due to acid reflux causing 'Hoarseness'.

The patient with silent reflux may have a mild cough. Silent cough if not treated properly can lead to respiratory or asthmatic disorder. The most frequently used treatment involves commercial medication such as 'Omeprazole'.

In addition to lifestyle modifications, you should know very well about Acidic and Alkaline food. An alkaline diet helps in maintaining better health!

Iss khane se pet me garmi hogi or thanda padega literally meant food would either be Alkaline or Acidic.

Important guidelines for treating Acidity,

1. Maintain balanced Alkaline diet with probiotics

2. Working on a sluggish metabolic system with proper exercise and Yog

3. Change in eating habits

4. Limiting processed food

5. Sound sleep and stress management.

Some of the simple home remedies for reducing acidity are,

1. Banana

2. Cow ghee

3. Jaggery

4. Start of the day with antioxidants.

Note: For any dietary modification/change, expert’s guidance is Must.

Eat Well, Live Well