Sour taste in your mouth and a fiery sensation in your gut? You’re likely grappling with hyperacidity, a widespread issue fueled by modern dietary indiscretions and hectic schedules. Excess stomach acid production manifests as heartburn, acidic burps, nausea, gas, and an unpleasant tangy flavor lingering on the tongue.
Key triggers include oily, masala-laden meals, emotional stress, skipping meals, and inconsistent habits. Ayurveda terms it ‘Amlapitta’ and offers time-tested solutions. Responding to surging complaints, the AYUSH Ministry unveiled an accessible guide promoting everyday reforms to fortify the digestive system and provide sustained symptom control.
When gastric acids overflow, they inflame the esophagus and stomach lining, resulting in pain, bloating, restlessness, and occasional regurgitation. Proactive lifestyle shifts can nip this in the bud.
Ditch greasy, pungent, acidic eats and all forms of fast food or ready-to-eat packs. Eat lightly and often rather than starving intermittently. Hydrate generously with at least eight glasses of water each day. Say no to tobacco and liquor. Prioritize timely sleep to support metabolic balance—irregular patterns aggravate the problem. Integrate stress-busters like breathing exercises, mindfulness, or evening strolls into your routine.
Such habits yield dual benefits: taming acidity flare-ups and nurturing intestinal wellness. Ideal for frequent sufferers of digestive distress, this approach empowers long-term health. Persistent severe symptoms warrant a doctor’s consultation promptly.