Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Common Causes of Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Eating spicy, oily, or sour foods excessively
• Skipping meals and overeating late at night
• Stress, anger, and irregular sleep patterns
• Overuse of alcohol, coffee, or carbonated drinks
• Weak agni (digestive fire) and sluggish stomach emptying

Symptoms of Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Burning sensation in chest after meals
• Sour or bitter regurgitation in throat
• Nausea and heaviness post-eating
• Bad breath and coated tongue
• Chronic cough or hoarseness, worse at night

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Gentle cooling herbs like yashtimadhu (licorice) and amalaki (Indian gooseberry)
• Diet favoring sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes over spicy foods
• Dinacharya (daily routine) with early dinners and mindful eating
• Śamana therapies like snehapāna (medicated ghee) for soothing pitta
• Stress management through prāṇāyāma and meditation for emotional balance

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