The more likely source of this name is the Sanskrit word Nayati, which means leader, or possibly the Sanskrit word Nahyati, which means binds and is used in yoga. Hindi and Sanskrit names are frequently mistaken for Native American names by baby book authors because they are identified as Indian..) The word/name is supposed to have some long meaning, like power of the moon or she dances lightly through the forest.. Native American words tend to be longer, not shorter, than English words.
Antacids work by counteracting (neutralising) the acid in your stomach. They do this because the chemicals in antacids are bases (alkalis) which are the opposite of acids. A reaction between an acid and base is called neutralisation. This neutralisation makes the stomach contents less corrosive.
Introduction. Antacids are a type of medication that can control the acid levels in your stomach. They're available over the counter from pharmacies and are often used to treat the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.his helps reduce the symptoms of heartburn and relieves pain. Some antacids also coat the surface of the oesophagus (gullet) with a protective barrier against stomach acid, or produce a gel on the stomachâs surface which helps stop acid leaking into the oesophagus and causing acid reflux.