Know all about Anticid: ayurvedic treatment for acidity

Do you ever feel a burning sensation in the chest after eating? Well, this burning sensation is called acidity, also known acid reflux. The burning sensation is often worse in the evening or when you lie down after eating. It’s quite normal for people to experience acidity once in a while. Frequent episodes of acidity require lifestyle changes and may be ayurvedic treatment. But what exactly causes acidity? To know, keep on reading. 

Signs of acidity

The common signs of acidity include:

• A sensation of burning in your chest or heartburn usually felt after eating that can be worse during night time
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Chest pain
• Discharge of sour liquid or food
• A sensation of a lump in the throat

What causes acidity? 

Frequent acid reflux triggers acidity. Acidity is mainly caused because of excess acid production in the stomach by gastric glands. Here are some common causes:

• Eating large meals: Too much food puts pressure on the stomach. The muscle ring that prevents stomach acids from flowing to the wrong direction is put under strain. Moreover, fatty foods linger longer in the stomach, thereby producing more acid and irritating the digestive tract.
• Lying down after a heavy meal: Stomach acid can increase and cause pain when you lie immediately after having a heavy meal. This is more likely to cause acidity if you lie on your back or bend over.
• Eating spicy food: An already inflamed oesophagus may be irritated by spicy foods and intensify the symptoms of heartburn. Thus, it is safer to minimise the consumption of spicy foods as they slow down the procedure of digestion.
• Stress: Excessive stress can also slow down the digestion process and increase the sense of discomfort. Moreover, stress combined with fatigue can cause even further changes within the body, which contributes to acidity.
• Drinking too much caffeine: Caffeine, a major component of tea and coffee has been seen as a potential cause for heartburn, thereby causing acidity.
• Skipping meals and then bingeing: Your stomach secretes digestive enzymes to break down food and even when you don’t eat anything, it continues with its job. Thus, skipping meals and then bingeing triggers gastritis, stomach acid, and acid reflux.

How to seek relief from acidity naturally? 

Here are a few natural ways to seek relief from acidity:

• Having fennel seeds with warm water after meals aids in digestion.
• The soothing properties of basil (tulsi) leaves give you instant relief and one of the best natural remedies.
• Many people prefer eating jaggery after meals, the reason being it helps in activating the digestive enzymes. 
• A handful of cloves can also treat acidity or digestive problems.

Best ayurvedic treatment for acidity 

Pankajakasthuri Anticid is the best ayurvedic treatment for acidity. If you are looking for long-lasting relief from acidity and other digestive issues like gas trouble, heartburn and indigestion, try Anticid, a 100% herbal ayurvedic medicine for acidity. All the ingredients used in this ayurvedic medicine have been carefully chosen. The recommended dosage is 15 ml 3-4 times daily after food or as directed by the physician.