Why Do I Have Too Much Stomach Acid?

According to Oriental wisdom, you can have too much stomach acid for three main reasons, including:

• Eating the wrong diet
• Wrong eating habits (how you eat)
• Excess emotions

So, lets' look at these...

Eating the wrong diet

In smaller amounts, these foods may not cause problems and even be healthful.

Some of these foods are:

• Peppers
• Garlic
• Curry
• Ginger
• Cardamom and other spices

Smoking also adds "heat" into your body, leading to excess stomach acid.

Wrong eating habits (how you eat, rather than what you eat)

• Eating late at night (a very damaging habit)
• Eating in a hurry
• Overeating
• Eating while stressed, including activities like:
• Arguing while eating
• Talking about work while eating
• Eating while driving (I'll bet you've done that, haven't you?)
• Engaging in stressful work just after eating

Excess Emotions

Excess or long-term emotional upsets cause excess stomach acid, primarily:

• Frustration
• Resentment
• Stress
• Anger
• Depression

It's essential to avoid emotional excesses if you want to be well. The best way I know of doing this is short sessions of meditation done every day.

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