FOOD & HEALTH
5 POSTURES ( ASANA ) TO RELIEVE ACIDITY! By Yashaswini R Images - Stock Images
Some of the main causes of acidity The
most
common
causes
of
acidity
or
heartburn are foods that are acidic or high in
Don’t
fat,
eating and drinking 3 hours before you lie
an
improper
lifestyle,
wrong
food
snack
right
before
bedtime.
Stop
combinations, erratic meal timings, and some
down.
foods that the body has a hard time accepting
Do try to get more fiber in your diet. In
and hence rejects by flaring up the acidity.
addition to improving your overall health,
Do’s and Don'ts
there is some evidence that getting more
Don't Avoid
eat
spicy,
too
caffeinated
acidic,
much or
or
alcohol
carbonated
fatty or
foods.
lots
drinks.
of
Limit
fiber may reduce acidity symptoms Don’t
smoke.
Nicotine
relaxes
the
esophageal sphincter and increases acid
chocolate, garlic, onions, and peppermint.
production.
Do sleep on your left side to avoid putting
Do watch your weight. Being even slightly
extra pressure on the stomach. Also, keep
overweight
your head elevated 4 to 6 inches if you
esophageal
suffer from night-time acid reflux.
Losing just a few pounds can help.
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puts
pressure
sphincter,
on
the
causing
lower reflux.
