Acidity

Acidity

Ayurveda for Acidity , Acidity simply means an increased level of acid in the stomach. The stomach secretes Hydrochloric Acid, a digestive juice that breaks down food particles into their smallest form to aid digestion. When there is an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, the condition is known as Hyper acidity. Acidity treatment in Ayurveda is very effective and result oriented particularly in cases where the patient approaches sooner instead of popping pills to subdue symptoms. Even in advanced cases, with proper medicines, Acidity treatment provides very high relief.

Symptoms of Acidity

ayurveda treatment for acidity
Respiratory problems
Sudden weight loss
Burping and belching
Vomiting
Dry throat and chronic dry cough
Lack of appetite
Pain in ears Heartburn
Chest and stomach pain
Hair loss
Bitter taste in mouth
Irritation in the rectal region
Flatulence
Pressure in chest after eating
Feeling of restlessness
Occurrence of blood may be seen in the stools

The wrong eating habits (eating excessive junk food, spicy food, processed food), sedentary lifestyle (not doing any activities like exercise, playing games, sports, etc), prolonged sitting jobs is the major reason for acidity. Acidity is the acid reflux that leads to heartburn in the lower chest when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe. When a person fell acid reflux for more than twice a week he/she is finally diagnosed with Gastroesophageal reflux disease. People use to take antacids for a long period that causes side-effects on the body. So instead of that, you should start with ayurvedic and herbal treatment.

How can Ayurveda help?

Ayurveda is aiming to eliminate the root cause and not just suppressing the symptoms.

1. Nidana parivarjana – eliminate the causative factors (diet, lifestyle and emotional)
• Avoid coffee, alcohol, tea
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid meat
• Avoid Spicy food, fatty food, fermented food, pickles
• Avoid sour and salty foods especially Tomatoes
• Avoid fruit after your main meals
• Avoid carbonated drinks

2. The first step towards the cure of Amlapitta will be correcting the digestive function with appetizing herbs (herbs that increase the digestive power).
Stimulate the Agni and correct the Ama formation (Amapachana aushadhi)
Tikta rasa/ bitter taste and madhura/ sweet taste is the best choice. Formulations such as Guduchyadi kashayam can be selected. After 2 weeks ghrta/ medicated ghee such as Dadimadi ghrtam or Mahatikta ghrita (before or between meals) is beneficial.

2. Ahara/ Food + Vihara/ lifestyle – a special diet and lifestyle prescribed to the patient. This is very important and needs to be adhered for a successful treatment outcome.

We advise to see an Ayurvedic practitioner for daily routine, lifestyle and healthy eating guidelines tailored to your needs.

3. Shamana treatment/ palliative treatment – Pacifying treatment this is done when there is only a slight vitiation of the doshas. Pitta reducing diet, lifestyle should be followed alongside Ayurvedic herbs.

4. Shodhana treatment – Panchakarma, mrdu virechana and sadyovamana with yasthimadhu kashayam.

5. Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama

Please note that the treatment approach is depending on the type of Amlapitta (Adhoga or Urdhwaga type).

Useful herbs are Amalaki, Shatavari, Guduchi, Yasthimadhuka and classical preparations such as Panchanimbadi churna or Avipattikar churna.