Common Causes of Hyperacidity
- Spicy, oily, or fermented foods fuel excess acid.
- Eating while angry or anxious stirs pitta.
- Skipping meals or irregular eating habits.
- Hot weather or sun exposure increases internal heat.
- Smoking, alcohol, or strong medications irritate the gut.
Symptoms of Hyperacidity
- Burning in the chest or upper abdomen.
- Sour belching or acid reflux after meals.
- Nausea, especially with an empty stomach.
- Bitter taste in the mouth in the morning.
- Headaches or irritability linked to digestion.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Hyperacidity
- Cooling herbs like amalakī and yashtimadhu soothe the gut.
- A pitta-shāmaka diet includes milk, rice, and cucumber.
- Ghee with śatadhautaghṛta calms the internal fire.
- Breathwork and meditation cool emotional heat.
- Cleansing therapies like virechana remove excess pitta safely.