Millions of Americans suffer from acidity, commonly known as heartburn at least once a month. Acidity can cause acid reflux, which results in a burning sensation in the chest and throat area. The irritation is caused by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus (the food tube between mouth and stomach). Stomach acid is required to break down the foods we consume. The stomach fluids are very acidic (pH of 1 to 3) in order to help digest the food. A pH ranges from 0 to 14; these numbers measure how acidic or basic a component. 7 is neutral, anything under 7 is acidic, and anything greater than 7 is basic or alkaline. A substance is distinguished as acidic or basic in comparison to the hydrogen ion concentration relative to pure water; distilled water also has a pH level of 7. Some substances can make the pH level of a substance raise or decrease.
Normally, a valve called the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)
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In addition, banana, milk, cloves, cardamom, mint leaves, and amla (Indian gooseberry) are known to be highly effective in curing acidity. Coconut water helps the pH level of your body go up, or turns into alkaline. Therefore, due to its richness in fiber, the water aids in producing mucus in the stomach and protects it from dangerous effects. Bananas have natural antacids that fight against acid reflux, so be eating a banana every day, prevents bodily discomfort.
There are other kinds of natural substances known as Ayurvedic practices. Ayurveda was first originally practiced in India, but now it has spread everywhere. It is a natural practice and it aims to heal and cleanse the body. Kapardika Bhasma is a type of ayurvedic medicine that is said to help cure acidity. It is prepared from cowries, a type of sea snail, and aloe vera juice extracts. Then it is shaped into small thin round cakes and subjected to very high