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Home remedies to cure acidity

We’ve all suffered from it at some point or the other. Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of your stomach.

When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off due to the consumption of very spicy foods. Here are some of the most effective home remedies to cure acidity.

If you suffer from acidity on a regular basis, skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for some healthy herbal tea instead.

Make it a habit to have a glass of lukewarm water everyday, it helps relieve acidity.

Include bananas, watermelons and cucumbers in your daily diet. Watermelon juice is great for people who suffer from this ailment.

Nariyal paani is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity.

Drink a glass of milk everyday.

Make sure that you have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack.

Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals.

Try to avoid food stuff like pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc. These foods are acidic.

Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals.

Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective home remedy.

Jaggery, lemons, bananas, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity.

Excessive smoking and alcohol are known to increase acidity, so cut down your consumption.

Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn but it’s best to avoid mint-flavoured gum.

Ginger is known for its anti-inflammation properties and aids in digestion. Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes.

A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness.

Many vegetables such as drumsticks, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and capsicum are effective in preventing acidity.

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