Winters are notorious for worsening acidity and bloating issues. Staying indoors with little physical activity and a larger intake of calories can play quite the number on your gut. There are several steps one can take to avoid acidity and the discomfort that comes along with acidity. There are certain foods that should be avoided, and eating smaller meals compared to a huge one.
There are certain lifestyle modifications like taking enough rest, drinking lots of water, having a sound sleep, practicing yoga, pranayama, meditation and exercising regularly that can help your stomach issues.
Following are some steps to prevent acidity:
1) Avoid excessive spicy, sour, salty, fermented, fried and fast food. 2) Do not overeat. 3) Do not remain hungry for long hours. 4) Avoid foods containing excessive amounts of garlic, salt, oil, chillies, etc. 5) Avoid lying down immediately after food and in the supine position. 6) Avoid smoking, alcohol, tea, coffee and aspirin-type drugs. 7) Avoid stress.
Home Remedies for Acidity:
Chewing half tsp of fennel seeds after meals. 2) Drink coconut water first thing in the morning. 3) Soak raisins overnight and drink water the next morning on an empty stomach. 4) Have lukewarm milk at bedtime with 1 tsp of cow’s ghee. 5) Drink rosewater and mint water. They are cooling and aids digestion. 6) Take 15-20 ml amla juice twice a day. 7) Have 20 ml of aloe vera juice in the morning and evening on empty stomach. 8) Fruits like sweet pomegranates, bananas, apples, plums, raisins and apricots are effective in preventing acidity.
