Key Takeaways — GERD & Ayurveda
GERD is Amlapitta in Ayurveda — a Pitta disorder
Eat smaller meals and avoid late-night eating
Yashtimadhu (liquorice) soothes esophageal lining
Elevate head slightly during sleep to prevent reflux
Stress management significantly reduces acid production
Understanding GERD in Ayurveda
Symptoms of GERD
Heartburn — burning sensation in chest
Regurgitation of acid or food
Difficulty swallowing
Chronic cough especially at night
Sore throat and hoarseness
Nausea and bloating
Belching and sour taste in mouth
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta dosha aggravation in the stomach
- Spicy, oily and acidic food consumption
- Irregular eating patterns and skipping meals
- Obesity and excess abdominal weight
- Alcohol and tobacco use
- Stress and anxiety
- Hiatal hernia and structural factors
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Cooling foods like cucumber and coconut water
- Banana and watermelon to neutralize acid
- Oats and easily digestible whole grains
- Aloe vera juice for soothing the esophagus
- Warm milk with fennel or cardamom
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Spicy, hot and acidic foods
- Citrus fruits and tomatoes
- Coffee, tea and carbonated beverages
- Alcohol and smoking
- Fried and fatty heavy meals