Cooling Support for Acid Reflux & High Acidity
A simple, gentle starting point
This guide is designed to help you to understand what is happening in your body and how you can bring your system back into balance from the Root upward, so that the symptoms do not repeat.
It provides you with two pathways:
- Daily relief
- Long term foundation re-building and root healing
Practice this for one month and notice any changes. Practice gently and patiently and without any self-pressure. This is a process not a quick-fix.
What’s happening
Too much internal heat → inflammation →
- high acidity
- burning in the digestive tract
- disrupted digestion and absorption
- secondary effects (e.g., skin flare-ups and possible anger and frustration)
The goal is:
- Reduce inputs that stimulate heat
- Increase inputs that cool and calm your system
This needs a patient and gentle approach to not aggravate, overstimulate or stress your system in any way.
General Guidance
There is a more comprehensive guide available, that is specific and personalised, if you choose to go deeper with your healing journey. I offer you an option at the end of this document.
For now, it is enough to print and stick on your fridge to gently grow awareness.
Food
| Reduce (Heating & irritating) | Increase (Cooling & calming) |
|---|---|
| Salty – chips, salted nuts, pickles, processed foods | Sweet – basmati rice, cooked oats, quinoa, warm milk, ghee, ripe dates, sweet fruits, squashes |
| Sour – citrus, vinegar, tomatoes, yogurt, fermented foods, green grapes, tomato, pickles | Bitter – leafy greens, zucchini, bitter melon, brussel sprouts, mushrooms, cabbage |
| Pungent – chili, cayenne, black pepper, raw garlic, raw onion | Astringent – lentils, chickpeas, green beans, all beans, broccoli, cauliflower |
| Fried foods | Cooling – cucumber, coriander, fennel, carrots, lettuce, peas, leeks |
| Animal-based foods – especially meats | Spices – cumin, coriander, fennel, mint, turmeric |
Choose foods that feel soothing, moist, and easy to digest. Eat light.
Drinks
| Avoid (irritating) | Support (cooling, not cold) |
|---|---|
| Coffee, energy drinks | Room-temperature water |
| Alcohol | Warm fennel or coriander tea |
| Citrus juices | Small, frequent sips |
| Tangy or sour drinks | |
| Cold drinks |
Cold shocks the system. Gentle warmth calms it.
Lifestyle
| Reduce | Choose instead |
|---|---|
| Excess sun, heat, saunas | Cooler environments |
| Intense workouts | Walking, stretching, slow yoga |
| Overheating | Rest, shade, pacing |
Less heat outside helps reduce heat inside.
Breath
Śītalī breathing
- Roll the tongue (or purse the lips)
- Inhale slowly through the mouth
- Exhale through the nose
6–10 rounds, morning and bedtime, daily. Stop if uncomfortable.
Simple Daily Rhythm
One cooling tea
1 tsp each – cumin, coriander and fennel seeds – soaked in 1 cup warm water. Drink at body temperature
One gentle morning rhythm
Wake → sip warm water → sit quietly 5 minutes → light breakfast
One moment of intentional breathing
Just 5 minutes of Śītalī breathing at bedtime
Ongoing support
Hyper-acidity requires careful, respectful, and individualized attention.
This guide is a beginner starting point for general support.
If symptoms have been persistent, or if you rely on regular pharmaceutical relief, I recommend individualized guidance. I will share a short intake form so we can gather accurate information and determine the most supportive way forward.
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With love,
Philén
