Our body has an inbuilt pH Regulator

Our Body has an inbuilt pH regulator to keep the body alkaline. Because all metabolic functions need to have an alkaline medium. With even the slightest dip in the pH level, our body tries to pull out bicarbonates and other alkaline minerals from the blood to normalize pH.

But the problem is that when we eat the wrong foods and have wrong lifestyles; our body produces too much acid. In cases of chronic acidity, our body even may try to leach out calcium from the softer parts of our bone because maintaining an optimal pH is necessary for it to sustain. This is why chronic Acidity is also one of the risk factors for joint pains and arthritis

Biofeedback when the pH level is too acidic

The main symptoms are heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest, burps, indigestion, joint pains, ulcers, bloating and flatulence.

Foods to Prevent Acidity

1) Lemons

Though Lemons taste sour, they are not acidic in nature. The moment lemon mixes with saliva, it creates an alkaline ash and exerts an alkaline effect on the body. Add fresh lemon juice to a glass of warm water and drink it every day to flush out the excess acids from your body.

2) Cucumber

Cucumber is 90 per cent water and rich in alkaline minerals. It keeps our body hydrated, eliminates toxins, cleanses and balances the acidic levels as well. Cucumbers also prevent acid crystallization in the body.

3) Wheatgrass

Imbibed fresh or as a dry powder, wheatgrass makes the most alkalising drinks because it’s extremely rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium.

4) Sabja seeds

Known as sabja or tulsi seeds, these are cooling in nature and help combat acidity. When soaked in water, they get gelatinous and easier to digest.

5) Kokum

Kokum’s cooling nature helps offset most cases of acidity and heat strokes. It is often used to prevent nausea and burning in the chest. It supports the process of digestion by boosting liver health, fighting inflammation and acidity.

6) Fennel seeds

Chew a few fennel seeds after a big meal to reduce the symptoms of acidity.

7) Aloe Vera juice

Aloe Vera juice has soothing properties, thus it naturally alkalizes the body.

While these foods help in preventing acidity. We must also remember that each individual’s reaction varies to different foods. Thus, avoid foods that trigger acidity and add more alkalizing foods to your diet.

Iti Jain

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