Treating acidity with homeopathy

Twenty minutes after eating a hearty meal, it hits you: a burning sensation through your mid-section, everything tastes sour, you feel uncomfortable and bloated. What you are experiencing is an attack of hyperacidity. And this is an everyday problem for many of us. Want relief? Read this:

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?

The stomach and intestines secrete hydrochloric acid and various enzymes like pepsin that help in digestion. But an excess of these acids and enzymes can adversely affect the stomach lining.

Acidity or acid peptic disease (APD) refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and the protective mechanisms that keep your gut healthy. It is this imbalance that causes discomfort.

SYMPTOMS

Indigestion and heartburn are the most common stomach complaints. Heartburn usually occurs after a meal and is often brought on by excess intra-abdominal pressure.

If left untreated, chronic acidity might lead to peptic ulcers (erosion of the lining of the stomach or the first part of the intestine) and even cancer.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

The incidence of heart burn is generally higher among emotional and anxious individuals. Acidity is also linked to stress and is more likely to affect those in demanding jobs.

Alcohol, smoking, spicy food, irregular meals, lack of exercise, a predominantly non-vegetarian diet (as these foods stay longer in the stomach and are harder to digest), excessive use of common painkillers are all predisposing factors.

TREAT IT RIGHT

Acidity can be tackled easily with lifestyle changes. Learn to relax, exercise, eat on time and choose easy-to-digest foods.

If the problem persists, try homeopathy. It has several medicines that can sort out the problem from its root.

In homoeopathy a holistic evaluation of the patient is made. His mental make-up, emotional state, likes and dislikes, fears, sleep patterns, food preferences are all taken into account before prescribing a medicine.

Some of the common homoeopathic medicines for acidity include Argentum Nitricum, Calcarea Carbonica, Carbo Vegetabilis, Sulphuric Acid, Arsenic Album, China Off, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Natrum Phos and Lycopodium. However, the medication must always be taken under the supervision of a qualified
practitioner.
Source: India Today