I understand how exhausting and frustrating it can be to manage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease symptoms, especially when traditional treatments aren’t providing lasting relief. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach that focuses on balancing your body’s doshas and enhancing your digestion (agni). Since you experience heightened symptoms with heavy, spicy, and junk foods, it suggests an imbalance in pitta dosha, which is associated with heat and acidity in the body. To address your symptoms, start by incorporating lighter, easily digestible foods such as cooked vegetables, whole grains like rice, and soothing soups. Favor warm, mildly spiced (using ginger or cumin) meals and avoid foods that are processed or high in fat. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, as you noted, is beneficial and helps avoid overwhelming your digestive system.
For herbal remedies, licorice root (Mulethi) can help soothe the stomach lining and reduce acidity, while aloe vera juice can promote healing of the digestive tract if consumed in moderation. Aim for about 2 ounces of fresh aloe vera juice before meals. Additionally, taking a teaspoon of honey with warm water first thing in the morning may also help coat the throat and esophagus. To reduce the burning sensation, consider drinking warm water or herbal teas like chamomile or fennel throughout the day, but avoid cold drinks, which can disrupt digestion.
Incorporating lifestyle changes, such as eating at least three hours before bedtime to allow for digestion, elevating the head while sleeping, and managing stress through practices like yoga or meditation, can also significantly benefit your condition. Consistency is key in Ayurveda; typically, you might start to notice improvements within a few weeks of following these recommendations, but deeper healing can take a few months. It’s essential to listen to your body and adjust as needed. Be patient and keep track of which foods trigger your symptoms to further personalize your diet. By embracing these holistic practices, you can work towards long-term relief without depending solely on medications.
This is Dr. Nisha Parveen . According to Ayurveda various types of pitta related disorders are given in samhitas which directly relate to GERD . GERD is a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, leading to symptoms like heartburn, chest discomfort, and regurgitation. In Ayurveda, GERD is primarily a Pitta imbalance caused by excess heat and acidity in the stomach, though Vata aggravation can also contribute by weakening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Common triggers include overeating, spicy and fried foods, stress, irregular meal timings, and excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption. If left untreated, GERD can lead to complications like ulcers or esophageal damage. aggrevation of doshas is also based on one important factor which is kaal ( time) . So it is important to take your meals on time as it is given in ayurveda. your last meals should be during sandhya ( evening) . Apart from this there are certain drugs and combinations which are extremely helpful for the treatment of acid reflux . 1- kamdudha ras 2 tablets after meal twice a day 2- Avipattikar churn 1tsp at bed time 3- laghusootshekhar ras 1 tab before meals twice a day . This combination when taken with proper pathya diet will reduce the symposium affectively. Vyayam ( exercise) is also important to manage the doshas. Apathya should be avoided completely during the treatment.
