Healthy ways to overcome acidity

Healthy ideas to overcome stomach acidity...

                                          As we people eat a lot of unwanted stuffs due to our changing lifestyles and due to constant stress we face in our daily life, we all have a great chance of getting stomach problems.. Most of the problems are due to INCREASED ACID SECRETION in our stomach..This manifests as stomach pain mainly in the EPIGASTRIC REGION..This may destroy the protective lining of our stomach..This can ultimately lead to GASTRIC CANCER in the long course of run if left unnoticed..So, it is necessary to take appropriate steps to overcome this ghosty acidity.Let us see some easy steps to control acidity.

GINGER:

              Ginger gives a great soothing effect for our stomach. It is rich in ANTIOXIDANTS and also a great ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT. Always add ginger in your diet.. Prepare a cup of ginger tea and combat acidity.

FENNEL:

             Fennel seeds have ANETHOL. Having a cup of fennel water early morning in empty stomach or having fennel tea helps to cure bloating associated with acidity and indigestion.

TENDER COCONUT:

            Coconut water helps TO PRODUCE MUCOUS in our stomach, which helps to protect the stomach from acidity..As it is rich in fibrous content, it also helps in increasing digestion.

BAKING SODA:

             Baking soda is a NATURAL ANTACID. It can neutralize stomach acid and temporarily gives relief from heartburn caused by acid reflux.

AJWAIN:

            Ajwain contains THYMOL..Ajwain is known for curing digestive problems. Ajwain water is a home remedy to cure various digestion problems, but excess use of it can have a negative impact on your body.

BANANA:

            Banana REDUCES ACID PRODUCTION in the stomach..Banana supports digestion, contains probiotics, high in fiber..So consider adding banana in your daily life.

BUTTER MILK:

            Butter milk helps to soothe the pain caused by acidity.. Try to have buttermilk as many times as possible when you have acidity pain.

HYDRATION: 

           Drinking water, especially cold water provides soothing relief for ulcer or acidity pain.. Have plenty of water to maintain youthful life.

COFFEE,THE DEVIL:

             Coffee can be a great mood alleviator.. Caffeine worsens the symptoms of acidity in the stomach..Staying away from coffee helps your stomach lining to be healthy..

FOODS AND DRINKS TO AVOID:

               carbonated drinks,

               citrus fruit juices,

               fried foods and processed foods,

               spicy foods,

               garlic,

               onions,

               dairy products

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS:

            Eating high amount of healthy fruits and vegetables,

            Alcohol and smoking plays a major role in devastating our health condition. One should consider avoiding both to improve our way of living.

            Maintain adequate weight

            Exercise and yoga also play an important role in maintaining digestive health.

            Don't always go to bed immediately after eating..Eat atleast 2 hours before going to bed.

 CONCLUSION:

             Let us all put our maximum effort by opting natural ways to control acidity as our life is very precious..If you did not get any relief by natural remedies, go for antacid medications like PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS..