Hyperacidity is a condition that sees a person having excess acid in the stomach. This can cause the person to suffer from heartburn as well as pain in the upper abdominal area. It is not always known what causes hyperacidity and although it may just be in your make up it is also thought that diet and stress and contribute to the condition. It is important to address the condition as it could potentially lead to conditions like peptic ulcers which can cause significant discomfort.

In treating the condition the first thing you should look at is your diet. What type of foods are you eating? By visiting a nutritional therapist you may be able to make changes to your diet that could have a significant effect on your condition. You could also try a number of soothing herbs for the condition; some good ones include chamomile, lemon, marshmallow and passion flower.

It is also important to look at your stress levels. If you think stress could be contributing to your condition then you can consider therapies that will help to reduce your stress levels such as massage, meditation, yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to name just a few.