Acidity is a sign of poor digestive system which can be quite discomforting. Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho says that instead of popping up antacids every time you get acidic, you should work towards treating it naturally. Here are some home remedies for acidity that actually work.

Overeating and keeping huge gap between meals can increase acidity

Acidity is a symptom of indigestion. It is referred to the burning pain or heart burn you experience shortly after eating food. Acidity occurs when the stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. Regular acidity must not be taken lightly. No matter how convenient it is, popping up antacids every time you get acidic is not healthy. Taking antacids whenever you get acidity may offer you temporary relief, but in the long run, they can harm your health, says lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho in one of his recent posts on Instagram.

Getting acidity regularly can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This can make you have bad breath, burning sensation in chest, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and other serious complications if it is left untreated for a long time.

To avoid constant acidity, try to avoid keeping long gaps between meals in an irregular fashion. Try to have your breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time every day. Keeping long gaps in between meals makes your body go into stress mode and increases acid production.

Pancreas is not designed to digest food late at night. And whenever you do that, it leads to acidity and indigestion, says Luke in the video.

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Avoid overeating as much as you can in order to prevent chronic acidity.

Overeating can increase risk of acidityPhoto Credit: iStock

Eating food at a fast pace does not give enough time for food to break down properly. This leads to larger chunks of food getting into stomach, which increases acid production for breaking down the food. Thus, always chew your food properly in order to keep acidity at bay.

Excessive intake of tea and coffee can also be a reason why you are excessively acidic. Having tea or coffee on an empty stomach is another reason why you may get acidity.

If you smoke and drink alcohol regularly, then it is quite likely for you to be acidic.

Sleeping immediately after eating can be very harmful for your body. A gap of 2 hours is essential between your dinner and bed time.

Spicy food may not be suitable for people who get regularly acidic. Cut down on it till the time you experience lesser acidity.

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Taking up fad diets that restrict you from eating certain food groups. Some of these foods are alkaline in nature and help in preventing acidity. Make sure you consume a balanced diet in order to prevent getting acidic every now and then. Fad diets can be the reason for your constant acidity.

If you feel stressed and anxious all the time, then it may also be the reason why you are getting acidity.

Constant stress may also be the reason why you get acidity regularlyPhoto Credit: iStock

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Apple cider vinegar can be helpful for people who produce less acid than requiredPhoto Credit: iStock

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Exercise regularly and sleep well to keep digestion issues at bay. The idea is to live a healthy lifestyle in order to be healthy and prevent indigestion and its symptoms like acidity, bloating and constipation.

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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