ACIDITY/ GERD / ACID REFLUX
Many studies from different Indian States showed that the prevalence of digestive diseases like gastritis, GERD and Hyperacidity of about 40-50 per cent and is much higher than that in other countries in recent times. Acidity is a digestive disorder connected with mind, triggered by excess acid secretion in the stomach. People today experience heartburning sensation or acid reflux symptom, which is termed as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) and many treat themselves with OTC antacids for instant relief.
However, Hyperacidity patients will continue to suffer more with food regurgitation, sour belching, indigestion frequent vomiting followed by I.B.S. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and gastric ulcers. Some of the progressive GERD symptoms includes gastric upset, borborygmi, food intolerance, bloating, flatulence, burning sensation in the chest and abdomen. If not treated in time, acidity can lead to serious health issues like abdominal distension, peptic ulcers, perforation in stomach, intermittent headaches, and even
gastric cancers.
Causes:
There is no single cause for acidity, however observance of empty stomach for long periods (skipped meals), consuming spicy-hot-fried foods, raw vegetables, chocolates, fermented foods, alcohol, ice-cold water and other highly acidic substances cause Hyperacidity. The Stomach easily suffers from excess dryness when water intake is inadequate and very dry foods such as roasted or baked foods for a long time may damage stomach mucosal environment.
Drinking excess caffeine beverages, citric juices of lemon, orange in empty stomach, smoking increases nicotinic acid in the systemic circulation may weaken the esophageal sphincter and triggers acidity. Food and Feelings (mind) always influences some factors of digestive wellness and when the flow is disturbed, Heartburn appears. According to Siddhar philosophy, Acid reflux or GERD is a problem of body, mind and spirit, as acidity is influenced by long term emotional disturbance, feeling of worry, frustration, inadequate sleep and depression.
Mental stress, anxiety cause high secretion of Hydrochloric acid also contributes to the gastric pain and stomach cramps. Disruption of Pitham or Theepootham and disharmony of essential Dasavaayus in the abdomen area, causes excess abdominal gas and imbalance in the digestive system. The stomach start pouring out gastric juice at the wrong times, the colon will go into spasms, and the neural linkage between whole gastrointestinal systems will gradually collapse. Gastritis or ulcer of the stomach resulting from excess secretion of gastric acid with abdominal pain.
Continuous intake of Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and GERD medications creates high risk of upset stomach or gastric volvulus which leads to the most serious conditions require immediate treatment in most patients.
UNIQUENESS OF OUR TREATMENT
Daily usage of antacids quickly reduces acid reflux temporarily, but affects the GUT micro biome flora and calcium absorption. Getting to the root cause of GERD or Acid reflux by abstaining from trigger foods by adapting healthy bowel functioning habits. Researches has
indicated that Acupuncture therapy help to restore and regulate acid secretions in gastrointestinal tract. Herbal cum Quantum therapy provide positive results and studies proved to be more effective that antacids in GERD patients. Flow of emotions can be controlled by Quantum Biofeedback therapy in many patients to get back into sense of balance. Overall, encouragement of healthy lifestyles in the population should help to reduce the acidity and burden of lifestyle diseases.
Regulating inappropriate acid secretion inside the gastrointestinal tract by choosing appropriate food combination that reduce acidity. No more heartburns, but synergy by the presence…