Acidity in pregnancy from the point of view of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic tips for effective prevention and treatment of acidity in pregnancy
- Eat small and frequent meals
- Eat slowly and mindfully
- Don’t be hungry — hunger is the same way dangerous like spices, and it activates Vata dosha
- Avoid long gaps between meals
- Avoid heavy to digest food items, that lowers Agni (digestive fire)
- Do not overeat and avoid late-night dinners
- Do not eat solid food at least 2 hours before bedtime
- Drink a glass of milk before going to bed
- Avoid naps or lying down immediately after a meal
- Keep head elevated while sleeping, as in this posture, stomach acids will stay in the stomach because of gravity, help in better digestion
- Wear comfortable clothing, avoid tight clothing, especially around the waist
- Avoid stress as it can aggravate acidity
- Drink tea prepared by simmering 2-3 teaspoons of crushed fennel seeds in a cup of water for 5-8 minutes
- Coconut water
- Ginger early morning before food
- Include fennel, cardamom, cumin, dry ginger in your diet
- Avoid citric fruits and juices, tomatoes
- Avoid hot spices like mustard, chili, garlic
Check the Ayurvedic treatment for other gynae diseases:
Infertility, Frigidity, Leucorrhoea, Menopause, Dysmenorrhoea, Amenorrhoea , Lower back pain, Cyst formation in Ovaries, Uterine fibroids ( polyps) , Vaginitis, Cervix and uterus infections, Uterus prolapse , Breast pain and lumps, Vaginal itching, Vaginal discharge, Hormonal disbalance, Oligomenorrhoea , Breastfeeding problems, Endometriosis, Pregnancy toxicosis, Miscarriage, Mastitis .