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Ayurveda & Heartburn

Submitted by JoyfulBelly Mon 08/16/2010
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According to Ayurveda, indigestion features prominently in development of acid reflux. It is called amla Pitta because the indigestion eventually results in aggravated Pitta (specifically pachaka Pitta) even though Pitta is usually not the underlying cause. Pitta often gets blamed but the stomach is the home of Kapha, and Kapha indigestion from low metabolism and mucus obstruction are common patterns leading to acid reflux. There are several other main contributing factors to the development of acid reflux including gastritis, hypoacidity, hyperacidity, stress, bile reflux, pharmaceuticals, and other physiological changes. Treatment should address these root causes, repair digestion, redirect food downwards, and reduce inflammation.

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