How to Manage Acidity in Ayurvedic Way

Acidity has been an annoying disease that induces much discomfort to the victim. Whatever the person is doing, he is unable to concentrate properly on his work, and due to this, he always remains unhappy and unsatisfied.

In medical science, acidity originated because of indigestion, which is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

This discomfort bears so much impression on the face of the diseased one that just by a look, the person can point out the person suffering from acidity. It has been known that it can be converted to ulcerative colitis unless taken care of at its initial stages.

In medical terminology, it has been classified as an incurable disease- which means it can only be managed and can not be cured completely. Due to this reason, over-the-counter medications for acidity are freely available and sold in chemists shops.

Nevertheless, they are non-effective; however, some of them are costly, and some cause various side effects like constipation, diarrhea, reduction in bone density, kidney affection, and in some cases, depression. Therefore, they have to be used for short-term relief, and use for a prolonged time is strictly prohibited.

In this scenario, Ayurved offers long-lasting and effective relief from it. Innumerable home remedies have also been used from time ancient times. However, when applied, some of the cases are heard to be non-effective. The main cause of it is the lack of understanding of the origin of the disease in a particular and individual system and constituent type. Here, the actual cause has to be evaluated before treatment.

Based on the body types, the origin of the disease has been classified into Vata, Pitta, and Kapha origin.

The acidity of 'data origin

For Vata origin disease, the person has feeble digestion. The undigested food inside the stomach gets fermented and causes gas and pain. Due to this also the person suffers from constipation. Therefore, the vata decreasing foods and lifestyle has to be taken into consideration.

Do not take anything at all or in minute quantities that originate from inside the earth, like beetroot, carrots, potatoes, etc. Heavy foods have to be taken in minute quantities like cheese, meat, etc.
Oil has to be massaged on the full body and especially on the stomach area. Sesame oil is best for it. Castor oil is another good option. This decreases the Vata forming tendency of the body.
Some medications like Chitrakadi Vati, Lavanabhaskar Churna are good for decreasing Vata. 2 tablets of Chitrakadi Vati twice daily after food has to be taken. Lavan Bhaskar Churna has to be taken at bedtime with lukewarm water.
Do not perform heavy exercise. Only walking and mild dancing (if you want) are good for it.

The acidity of 'pitta' origin

Such type of acidity cause sharp pain, too much acid production, and this sometimes causes ulcers. The person may feel increased hunger sometimes and a disposition of dissatisfaction always. He sometimes may feel bursts of anger and experiences less sleep. Pitta means fire. So this element, when it increases inside the body, can be well understood how it affects the body. There are various ways of management of pitta-dosa in the body. Some of the time-tested methods have been summarized below.

Everything that increases pitta has to be restricted.
Reduce the spice from your food. Ginger, cloves, garlic have to be taken in reduced amounts.
Ice-cold milk gives instant relief from the acidity of pitta origin (however, it is a strict no-no for Vata origin).
For treatment purposes, increase your ghee intake.
Ayurvedic preparation, Triphala Ghrita, Sukumara Ghrita are perfect for such problems

The acidity of 'kapha' origin

The kapha-dosha type patient is a phlegmatic one. Such types of persons experience lots of lethargy in their bodies. They may be robust and well built. They experience much sleepiness and hindered circulation. Due to such sluggishness, they experience a disorder in the stomach.

Such persons need to move about a little bit. They need to do lots of exercise such as cardio.
They should increase their water intake, preferably hot water.
Oil and ghee should be used in minimal quantity.

4.They should never sleep after 6 a.m. (of course, if they want a cure). Also, sleeping in the daytime is strictly prohibited.

As per treatment, Agnitundi Vati, Lavan Bhaskar Churna, Agni Kumar Ras has to be used. These medications are much more effective if taken properly. However, lifestyle change is much more important.

Thus, by following the above-mentioned ways and understanding the body type, one can get rid of such an annoying disease for a full lifetime.