There are times when you've had tea on an empty stomach or had a hearty meal and felt a burn in your tummy, which further results in heartburn and acid reflux - we all have faced the problem at some point. Eating spicy foods, irregular eating habits, stress, lesser physical activity and drinking alcohol may cause acidity. It happens when stomach acid or bile flows in your food pipe and irritates the lining, causing an irritating discomfort and pain.
While there are medications that can relieve you from the worsening pain; some natural ingredients also provide instant relief, including basil leaves, cinnamon, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, cumin seeds and cloves. Of these amazing natural remedies, clove (laung) tops the list. Here's why you should keep cloves handy!What is Acidity and What are the Symptoms?The food that we eat goes down the oesophagus into the stomach.
The gastric glands in the stomach create acid that is necessary to digest the food. Acidity occurs when the gastric glands produce a large amount of acid, more than what's needed for digestion. This condition leads to a burning sensation just above the stomach.
The condition is more prevalent in India as we tend to binge on more oily and spicy foods on a regularly basis.(Also Read: Health Benefits of Cloves: A Spice That Deserves More Attention) The food that we eat goes down the oesophagus into the stomachHere are some symptoms of acidity that you should be aware of:Burning sensation in the stomachBurning sen.
