Acidity or acid reflux occurs when the gastric glands in our stomach overproduce stomach  acid. There  is  an imbalance between the acid-secreting mechanism of the stomach and the shielding mechanism that provides safety which causes acidity. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid which breaks down the food into smaller substances, thereby promoting the digestion process. When there is an excessive increase of hydrochloric acid in the stomach it leads to acidity. In a normal, healthy individual, the lining of the stomach synthesizes and secretes hydrochloric acid to aid in the digestion of food and this key bodily function is regulated by endocrine hormones and the nervous system. Due to poor lifestyle the tissues of the stomach lining make large volumes of hydrochloric acid, which presents as acidity. Acidity  disturbs  the body's natural pH levels and increases stomach acids . This  can be due to  consuming spicy food too often,  irregular...