Acid Reflux
Stomach acid performs a lot of critical functions in the body such as absorption of nutrients & minerals, digestion of proteins and killing bad microbes. We look at some natural ways to increase the production of stomach acid.
It is a great way to balance out acid levels in your stomach. Take 1 tablespoon right before meals with little water. Raw and unpasteurized variety is recommended.
Good acid production happens when eating is a relaxed & conscious process rather than a haphazard one. Food should get the respect it deserves. Sit back, relax and enjoy your meal, and not have it alongside watching TV, reading books or other activities.
Remember to stick to natural wholesome foods and avoid foods loaded with preservatives & artificial flavors. Here is another tip to increase the production of acid: Next time you go buy salt, try a mineral rich rock salt rather than the regular one.
For some of us, life is a race and slowing down is a crime! One of the hazards of a fast-paced life is not giving enough time to chewing food properly. Most of us are not aware that the way we chew food is directly connected to healthy acid levels and improved overall health. Chewing food 25-30 times is ideal for most people. Along with improving acid production, it enables better absorption of nutrients too.
Manuka honey is considered to be beneficial for increasing the production of acid. A teaspoon twice a day should help raise the level of acid production.
Ginger is an effective remedy for improving digestive juices. Using ground ginger in foods or drinking ginger tea twice a day works well for the stomach. Fermented ginger works well too.