GERD - #18725

For the past six months, I’ve been struggling with GERD, and it’s starting to affect my daily life. It started as occasional acid reflux, but now I feel a burning sensation in my chest almost every day, especially after eating. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night feeling like acid is coming up my throat, and I have to drink water to calm it down. It’s honestly making me anxious because I don’t want to rely on antacids forever. The doctor told me that GERD is mostly caused by diet, but I’m still confused about what I should and shouldn’t eat. Some people say dairy helps, while others say it makes acid reflux worse. I also eat a lot of spicy food—could that be making my GERD worse? I don’t want to keep guessing what’s right for me. Another thing that confuses me is that sometimes, even when I eat light meals, I still get that uncomfortable burning feeling. Could my digestion be weak? I’ve read that Ayurveda sees GERD differently and focuses on fixing digestion rather than just reducing acid. Could this be a dosha imbalance? If so, how do I find out what’s wrong and how to fix it naturally? One thing I’ve noticed is that stress makes my GERD symptoms worse. If I have a stressful day, I feel more acidity, bloating, and discomfort in my stomach. I’ve tried to ignore it, but it’s happening too often now. Does Ayurveda have remedies for stress-related acidity? Are there herbal treatments or breathing exercises that can help with both digestion and stress? Another issue I’m having is burping and bloating after meals. Even if I eat small portions, I feel like there’s gas trapped in my stomach, and sometimes it makes my chest feel tight. Is this part of GERD, or is it another digestive problem? Could Ayurvedic detox or cleansing methods help with this? I also read that sleeping position matters for people with GERD. Is it true that lying on the left side can reduce acid reflux? And are there Ayurvedic herbal teas or home remedies that I can drink at night to prevent acid buildup while I sleep? I really don’t want to take acid-reducing pills forever because I know they have side effects. I want to fix my GERD from the root so that I don’t have to deal with this issue for the rest of my life. If Ayurveda can help, what’s the best way to start? Should I make changes to my diet first, or are there specific herbal remedies that I should try? I’d really appreciate any Ayurvedic guidance on this because I’m tired of feeling uncomfortable after eating. I just want my digestion to feel normal again. What’s the best natural way to cure GERD and keep my stomach healthy long-term?