6 simple ingredients to ease and reduce acidity

Feeling the food come up the throat and leave a bitter taste in the mouth? Experiencing a burning sensation in the chest and discomfort in the stomach? Have a stomach ache? Are there any other symptoms that you feel is an indication that there is a problem with the digestion of food that may be leading to the production of excessive acid in the stomach? Acidity is a prevalent condition, but it is really discomforting and can be painful in some cases. Acidity happens when the healthy digestion of food is hampered, causing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax inappropriately, causing the juices from the stomach to flow back into it. The condition of the weakened esophagus causes acid in the stomach and related symptoms such as heartburn and stomach ache. Gas-O-Fast has listed 6 simple ingredients to ease and reduce acidity.

Ginger
Ginger is an essential kitchen ingredient that adds flavour to kitchen recipes and also works well to stop the formation of acid in the stomach. Ginger is anti-inflammatory in nature and is also full of carminative properties that amp the digestive process, while also simultaneously calm the irritate stomach muscles such as the esophagus. This promotes healthy functioning of the LES, leading to ease and reduction in acidity and related symptoms. You can make ginger a part of you every food and also grate an inch of ginger and boil it in a cup of water to strain and drink it hot post a meal.

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is enriched with anthraquinones which are known to have a laxative effect on the stomach burning and acidity. Aloe Vera increases the water content in the body and stimulates water secretion in the intestines, enabling a smooth digestion process. Moreover, it is anti-inflammatory in nature and is loaded with minerals, vitamins and amino acids that help boost digestion and flush out toxins from the body. It is also beneficial for several other medical conditions. You can take a natural aloe vera juice bottle from the market and consume one tablespoon of it with normal water, either on an empty stomach or before meals.

Parsley
Parsley has been used as a medicinal herb to cure various health problems, specifically stomach related issues such as stomach gas, bloating, heartburn and acidity. It contains multiple essential nutrients such as Vitamin K, A and C; and is rich in antioxidants and is also antibacterial. It also has a very calming effect on the muscles, which in turn eases and reduces acidity. You can add parsley to your kitchen recipes or can grind some parsley to make some chutney. Moreover, you can add dried or fresh parsley leaves in soups, salads and sauces.

Fennel
Fennel or more popularly known as saunf - is a very useful home remedy for indigestion and related symptoms such as acidity, bloating, stomach gas and stomach burning. It is an effective aid to digestion, helping the stomach muscles to function appropriately and relax when required. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties reduce the stress in the gastrointestinal tract relieving the body of acidity, stomach ache, heartburn, gas in the stomach, and stomach cramps. Boil a handful of fennel seeds in water for about 10 minutes, strain the mixture, and drink it hot twice a day. Alternatively, you can keep Natural Variants handy to get instant relief from acidity.

Cloves
Because of being carminative in nature, cloves help to cure digestive problems such as gas in stomach, acidity, nausea, vomiting and heartburn. You can include cloves in your everyday cooking recipes, especially kidney beans and black gram. Make a powder mix of cloves and cardamom (in same quantity) and drink it every day on an empty stomach to cure the gas in stomach and acidity. Alternatively, you could also add a clove to boiling water while making tea and strain it to drink it hot.

Cumin 
Cumin or more commonly known as Jeera, is a very useful ingredient and home remedy to ease and reduce acidity. Jeera is used almost in all kitchen recipes has a host of health benefits. Jeera releases healthy enzymes that speed the digestion process of the body. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that ensure a smooth digestion process. Jeera is also enriched with fibre and minerals, which improve digestion and bowel movement in the body. Its rich functional properties support breaking down of sticky fat, unruly fatty oils, and other types of food that trigger acidity. To get instant relief through cumin seeds, take one sachet of Gas-O-Fast Jeera as soon as you experience acidity.

Use these simple ingredients to ease and reduce acidity, as well as related symptoms such as stomach ache, bloating, heartburn, stomach gas and several others. Moreover, in situations where you need immediate relief and comfort from acidity, trust Natural Variants to provide you easy, instant respite.