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5 Amazing Home Remedies for Acidity

by Kritika Sharma Blogger, Content Writer
Acid occurs when an excess amount of gastric acid secretion occurs in the gastric glands which cause; gas, bad breath, stomach pain, and other symptoms. According to Anshul Jaibharat, Nutritionist, Delhi, "Acidity can be caused by a large gap between meals, empty stomach or over-consumption of tea, coffee, tobacco or alcohol."

If the secretion of acids is more than usual, we suffer from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) which usually occurs when we eat a heavy meal consisting of spicy food. Heartburn can be quite annoying. In this article, we have enlisted some edibles that can be of great help in relief against heartburn. Follow the below mentioned for successful results:

1. Basil Leaves

The soothing and digestive properties of basil leaves can provide an instant relief to acidity. During the first sign of gas, eat a few basil leaves or boil 3-4 basil leaves in a cup of boiling water and let it simmer for a few minutes and drink it often. 

2. Fennel

Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat suggests "You can chew fennel exceptionally after eating to avoid heartburn for its quality of gastrointestinal benefits, fennel tea is safe to help the digestive tract to be healthy and happy." This is considered to be very helpful in indigestion and bloating due to the oils found in these seeds, "says Shilpa Arora ND, a recognized health practitioner, nutritionist and certified macrobiotic health consultant.

3. Cinnamon

This modest spice works like a natural antacid and has the ability to dissolve food in your stomach which improves digestion and absorption. For relieving drink cinnamon tea to cure infections in the gastrointestinal tract. Cinnamon is an inexhaustible source of nutrients and has many beneficial properties for your health.

4. Buttermilk

Did you know that Whey is classified as sattvic food in Ayurveda? Therefore, the next time you experience heartburn after eating a heavy or spicy meal, skip the antacids and drink a glass of it. Buttermilk contains lactic acid, which normalizes the acidity of the stomach. Sprinkle a dash of black pepper or 1 teaspoon of ground coriander leaves for best results.

5. Jaggery

Have you ever wondered why elders finish a meal with jaggery? "Jaggery helps increase resistance in the intestines because of its high magnesium content," says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja from the Fortis Hospital in New Delhi. It aids digestion and makes your digestive system more alkaline, which reduces heartburn. Devour a small piece of jaggery after a meal and reap the benefits.

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