Acidosis
Conditions
Understanding Acidosis
Acidosis is a condition in which the acidity of body fluid is abnormally high. The normal body chemistry is approximately 20% acid and 80% alkaline. Usually, in the process of metabolism, several acids are formed in the system, in addition, other acids are introduced from food. If there is sizeable release of acid in the system which are not properly eliminated through body parts like the lungs, the kidneys, and the bowels, it reduces the alkalinity of blood, resulting in acidosis. The body should be in alkaline state which is essential for our physical and mental being.
Symptoms
- Upper stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomitting
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Black or tarry stools
Risk factors
- Abnormal Metabolism
- Kidney Faiure
- Asthma
- Heart Failure
- Severe Pneumonia
- Sleep Apnoea
- Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes
Common Causes
- Uncontrolled use of Alcohol
- Unhealthy diet
- Unmanaged Stress
- Certain Medications like NSAIDS or Antibiotics
- Bile reflux
Management by Food
Acidosis can be treated by regulating or completely stopping the intake of acidic food. The key is to maintain correct pH balance in bloodstream. The daily diet should be inclined to alkalinity which is essential for physical and mental well being of the body.
Food to avoid
- 1. Increases acidity:- Spicy food like Chillies, Jalapenos, Pepper.
- 2. Foods that take time to digest:- Raw Onions, Raw Garlic, Tomatoes, Lemon, Vinegar.
- 3. Drinks that are full of caffeine or nicotine:- Tea, Coffee, Soda, Energy Drinks.
- 4. Refined Carbohydrates:- Cookies, Pies, Cakes, Pastries, Biscuits..
- 5. Acidic Foods:- Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Bread, Alcohol.
- 6. Foods High in Sodium:- Pickles, Pretzels, Canned Beans, Bread, Graham Crackers, Salted Cereals
Food to consume
- 1. Easy to digest:- Cooked White Rice, Brown Rice, Oat Flakes.
- 2. Fibrous Vegetables:- Leafy Greens, Green Beans, All Types of Gourd, Broccoli, Root Vegetables like Carrots, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Beetroot.
- 3. Fruits like:- Apples, Pears, Bananas, Peaches, Papaya, Pineapple, Grapes, Melon.
- 4. Foods Rich in Fibre:- Whole Grain Cereals, Wholegrain Bread, Oats, Barley, Quinoa.
- 5. Nuts And Seeds:- Almonds, Walnuts, Fresh Coconut, Pistachios, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds.
- 6. Rich in Fibre:- Lentils, Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Split Peas, Popcorn.
Management Through Yoga
Yogic management focuses on reducing stress, soothing stomach mucosa, enhancing body’s ability to manage acid reflux and helping in digestion.
Following asanas are found beneficial for acidosis.
● Trikonasana
● Ardha Chakrasana
● Vrikshasana
● Pashchimottanasana
● Pavanamukthasana
● Setubandasana
● Bhujangasana
● Surya Bedhana Pranayama
● Bhramari Pranayama
Lifestyle Modification
- Intake of alcohol and soft drinks, tea and coffee increases the acidity
- Controlled intake of meat, white bread, pastries, dairy products reduces acidity
- Consuming large meals at a single sitting fills the stomach too much and raises acidity
- Sedentary lifestyle lets the food take much time to digest.
- Having too much gap between the meals is also one of the reasons causing acidity
- Wearing tight clothes especially from the belly region lets the food spend more time in the intestines causing acidity
- Regulate eating habits by less intake of acid forming foods.
- Eat food less than your appetite and chewing slowly.
- Include more fruits and vegetables in the diet.
- Keep the weight under control by regularly doing any sort of physical activity habits by less intake of acid forming foods..
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