Digest Number 528, Heliobacter Pylori

[Guest guest]

I am looking for a protocol to heal/cure heliobacter pylori and

believe I have read it somewhere but since it didn't concern me at

the time only made a mental note of it but didn't bookmark it.

Now a friend of mine is experiencing recurring problems with all the

horrible medical examinations, more than likely followed with more

medication and I'm so afraid that she is heading for stomach cancer.

Since she hasn't got access to computer I've promised to find out

whatever I can for her.

 

In the message by JoAnn it talks about relief for this problem but I

wonder if there is a protocol to completely cure this. Any

information is very welcome, and will be passed on to her.

>

> Natural Rx for Stomach Pain-

> Relief for H.pylori

> JoAnn Guest

> May 01, 2002 09:09 PDT

>

> Natural Rx for Stomach Pain

>

> In the stomach, muscular contractions thoroughly mix foods with

> hydrochloric acid.

> Stomach acid-powerful enough to strip paint-is a

> vital part of good digestion.

>

> A thick mucous layer protects the

> stomach walls from harm as the acid kills bacteria

> and parasites and frees up minerals and the B vitamins

> so that they can be absorbed in the small intestine.

>

> If sufficient stomach acid isn't produced,

> digestion suffers.

>

> The passage of food out of the stomach

> into the small intestine is delayed,

> which can lead to heartburn

> as the stomach pushes food mixed

> with acid back into the esophagus.

>

> Burning is caused by acid coming

> in contact with the lining of the esophagus,

> which isn't protected by a

> mucous layer like the stomach is.

>

> Before You " Take Two for Relief of Stomach Pain, " Read on

>

> Contrary to what the huge drug companies

> that make antacids and H2 blocker drugs say,

> excessive acid production is almost never the

> reason for heartburn, acid digestion or ulcers.

> In fact, it is now

> estimated that up to one-third of all bleeding ulcers

> are CAUSED by taking NSAID

> drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

>

> Antacids and H2 blockers

> alleviate symptoms for a short while

> by buffering acid and decreasing acid secretion,

> but can actually aggravate the underlying problem;

> too little acid in the stomach.

>

> With chronic use of these medications,

> digestion is compromised and decreased absorption

> of some vitamins and minerals can result.

> Once the food finally makes its way into the intestines,

> it isn't broken down enough to be properly absorbed.

>

> A few years ago,

> if you asked your physician what causes ulcers,

> he or she would promptly reply that too much

> stomach acid was to blame.

>

> Now

> we know that a spiral-shaped bacteria

> called Helicobacter pylori

> (H. pylori for short) is the primary culprit.

>

> It suppresses acid production

> and creates holes in the stomach's protective

> mucous layer, allowing acid to seep through

> and burn holes in the delicate tissue underneath.

>

> An H. pylori infection can also cause symptoms

> of indigestion and heartburn.

>

>

>

> Natural Alternatives to Ulcer Drugs

>

> The bacteria H.pylori

> is found in 90 percent of duodenal ulcer

> and 70 percent of stomach ulcer patients.

>

> This bacteria increases your risk

> of insufficient acid secretion

> (atrophic gastritis), ulcer and stomach

> cancer.

>

> Your doctor can give you a

> helicobacter pylori IgG antibody blood test

> to see if this nasty little bacteria

> is at the root of your problem.

>

> If it is, you'll be put on a course of antibiotics

> and a bismuth preparation (you know it as Pepto-Bismol)

> for a week.

>

> Quick eradication of H.pylori

> is important for healing of ulcers.

> There are some herbal remedies you can try first,

> however, if you want to avoid antibiotics.

>

> Licorice extract

> (deglycyrrhizinated licorice or DGL)

> is a wonderful herbal healing aid for ulcers.

>

> It increases the production of protective mucus in the stomach.

> Use 300 mg four to six times a day.

>

> Unripe bananas also has anti-ulcer effects,

> as do the herbs

> slippery elm (take 200 mg four to six times a day)

> and the juice of raw cabbage.

>

> You can buy extract of unripe plantain banana

> (take 150 mg four to six times a day).

>

> If you have any type of ulcer,

> be sure to eliminate gastrointestinal irritants,

> such as tobacco, NSAIDS, coffee and alcohol.

> Once your ulcer has healed,

> keep the gastrointestinal irritants out of your diet,

> and try taking steps to enhance your body's secretion

> of digestive acids and enzymes to prevent a recurrence.

>

> Alternatives to Heartburn Drugs

>

> If you have chronic heartburn

> you probably know what triggers it.

> If you don't, here are the most common culprits;

> low stomach acid;

> overeating;

> too much fat and/or fried food,

> processed meats with nitrates or nitrites in them;

> too much sugar,

> alcohol, chocolate;

> drugs, stress,

> obesity and pregnancy.

>

> Eating a balanced diet of unprocessed,

> organic whole foods is your foundation for a healthy stomach.

> Eat an organic green salad or raw organic vegetables

> at least once a day.

>

> Sprouted legumes and seeds

> are excellent sources of enzymes.

> To help increase stomach acid, you can drink a glass or room

> temperature water a half-hour before eating.

>

> If that doesn't help, you can add a

> tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

> If neither of these solutions work,

> try taking a betaine hydrochloride supplement (HCI) with your meal.

> Follow the directions on the bottle, starting with the smallest

dose

> and increasing it if needed.

> Do not take HCI supplements when you have

> an ulcer. Since stomach acid production declines as we age, HCI

> supplementation can be a good anti-aging strategy.

>

> Natural heartburn therapies include

> deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract or DGI.

> Try one or two 380 mg tablets on an empty stomach, three to

> four times a day.

>

> A glass of room temperature water, raw cabbage or

> potato juice (organic) or herbal teas, (lukewarm, no lemon) can

> bring

> quick relief. Fresh organic papaya or banana can help as well.

>

> If you do need to lower your stomach acidity

> you can use a form of organic sulfur called MSM

> (methylsulfonylmethane)

> in supplement form, 1,000 mg daily.

>

> Remember, your stomach acid is one of your front line defenses

> against harmful bacteria. Suppress it and the rest of your systems

> have

> to work overtime to protect you from the resulting viruses and

> parasites.

>

>

> Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D is a best-selling author

> in the field

> of health and nutrition.

> This excerpt is from his latest book,

> Prescription Alternatives,

> co-authored with Virginia Hopkins.

>

>

> Acid Stomach,

> What to eat and what to avoid

>

> If you have an acid stomach,

> try one half cup of cooked rice as an antacid,

> suggests Ara H. DerMarderosian. Ph.D.,

> professor of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry.

> Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

>

> Rice is a complex carbohydrate

> that ties up excess stomach acid and

> is particularly easy on the stomach.

>

> Other studies have found that dried beans,

> particularly white and red beans in modest amounts

> tend to neutralize stomach acid.

>

> Organic Tofu (soybean curd) got high marks in combating stomach

> acid,

> according to research.

>

> Other complex carbohydrate foods, like whole-grain organic

> breads, can also help calm acid stomach, says Dr. DerMarderosian.

> But don't go overboard, be cautious. Eating too much of any food

> stimulates the stomach to produce more acid, needed for digestion.

>

> In contrast, there are beverages to avoid if you are bothered by

> acid stomach. All have the wicked ability to stimulate the

> production of stomach acid, according to tests:

> beer, wine, milk,

> coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated)

> tea with caffeine,7-up, coca-cola.

>

> Worst of all, according to German studies, is beer. Drinking beer

> nearly doubled stomach acid within an hour.

>

> Milk is deceptive, it may seem to ease stomach pain, but it

actually

> has a rebound action, encouraging secretion of more stomach acid.

>

> Taken from:

> " Food, Your Miracle Medicine "

> " How food can prevent and cure

> over 100 symptoms and problems " by,

> Jean Carper

> Bestselling author of " The Food Pharmacy "

>

>

> In his book " The Green Pharmacy " , James A Duke Ph.D....formerly

with

> the

> USDA as a botanist specializing in medicinal plants who has been

> named

> the " World's foremost authority on healing herbs " , has some good

> advice.

>

> In Dr. Dukes own words….

>

> After my USDA colleague persuaded me to explore ginger's anti-

angina

> benefits, I read that it was endorsed for

> heart attack prevention in

> " Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder drug " ,

> by New England herbalist Paul Schulick.

>

> He notes that an Israeli cardiology clinic now

> recommends a daily half-teaspoon of powdered ginger.

> It seems that ginger is an antioxidant that offers the blood

vessels

> some protection against the damage caused by cholesterol.

> Ginger also

> boosts the strength of heart muscle tissue, similar to the

> medication

> digitalis. If I had angina, I would take ginger regularly and use

it

> in cooking!

>

> Ginger contains zingibain, a special kind of proteolytic enzyme

that

> has the ability to chemically break down protein.

> Adolph's meat tenderizer works because it contains this kind of

> enzyme.

> Proteolytic enzymes, of which there are several besides zingibain,

> also play an additional role in controlling autoimmune diseases.

>

> They

> help reduce blood levels of compounds known as immune complexes,

> high

> levels of which activate the immune system to attack the body

> itself,

> ultimately leading to tissue damage.

>

> Paul Schulick suggests that zingibain, which comprises as much as 2

> percent of fresh ginger root, is as powerful an enzyme as the

> bromelain in pineapple or the papain in papaya.

>

> He insists that

> ginger is one of nature's richest sources of proteolytic enzymes,

> containing approximately 180 times more than the papaya plant!

>

>

>

> A spoonful of honey helps the swelling go down

> (Filed: 27/08/2002)

>

>

> But new research shows that

> drinking four tablespoons of honey in water improves blood

> antioxidants, which helps to prevent narrowing of the arteries.

> Weight for weight,

> honey contains about the same amount of

> antioxidants as spinach and a similar range to that in apples,

> bananas, oranges and strawberries.

>

>

> Honey: good for heart and sole

>

> The findings are the latest in a long list of benefits

> of honey, including the treatment of acne, burns

> and gastric ulcers.

>

> It is being used in some British hospitals –

> among them the Royal

> Free in north London - for persistent wounds,

> including those infected with the superbug MRSA.

>

> " It is generally accepted that honey is a respectable

> therapeutic agent, and there is a rapidly increasing use by

> clinicians, as well as the general public, " says Dr Peter Molan of

> the University of Waikato, New Zealand, who is a leading authority

> on the healing properties of honey.

>

> The substance has been used medicinally for at least

> 2,000 years - Aristotle referred to pale honey as being " good as a

> salve for sore eyes and wounds " - but it is only recently that its

> antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have

> been fully documented.

>

> The hydrogen peroxide produced by enzymes in

> honey is the main active ingredient,

> although the manuka variety

> from New Zealand and the jellybush from Australia

> contain other useful phytochemicals.

>

> Dr Molan cites nearly 70 research papers covering

> gastro-enteritis,

>

> peptic ulcers (honey kills the bacteria Heliobacter pylori

> that causes the ulcer) and eye conditions.

> But by far the commonest therapeutic use is for skin problems and

> wounds.

>

> In one study, 59 cases of wounds and skin ulcers that

> had failed to respond to conventional treatment for up to two years

> became sterile and odourless within a week after honey was applied.

>

> In another trial, patients given a daily application of honey

> recovered more quickly from necrotising fasciitis - the " flesh-

> eating bug " –

> than those treated with surgery and antibiotics.

>

> JoAnn Guest

> angelpri-

> Friendsforhea-

> http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html

> theaimcompanies

> " Health is not a Medical Issue "

[Guest guest]

If the problem is one of excess acid, try drinking citrus juice or

eating citrus fruit on an empty stomach when one first gets up in the

morning.

 

Even though citrus juice and fruit are acidic, they trigger an

alkaline reaction in the stomach. Do NOT mix the citrus with any

cereal product (bread, oatmeal, rice, etc.) as this will cause an

acidic reaction and worsen problems.

 

The use of citrus on an empty stomach can heal a stomach or duodenal

ulcer in record time. Do not try this remedy if the ulcer is in the

esophagus because it is only when the citrus enters the stomach that

the alkaline reaction is triggered in the stomach. It's acidic on

the way down.

 

If acid reflux is a problem, you may want to check out what TCM

(Traditional ) offers. One of the possible Roots of

acid reflux is something called " Liver Invading Stomach " . Another is

Food Stagnation.

 

I also want to make a comment about the use of ginger. Ginger is

contrainidated if the person or the Stomach is too Hot as ginger has

warming properties. It's a great herb for someone who is too Cold.

In fact, the primary classification of raw ginger in TCM is " Herbs

that Warm the Exterior. " The primary classification of dried ginger

in TCM is " Herbs that Warm the Interior. "

 

When used correctly, ginger has anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, and

anti-pain properties. But it is not an herb for a person who is

already too Hot because it will heat the person up even more.

 

Victoria

[Guest guest]

---Hello!

 

The following website provides some good guidelines for alleviating

ulcers & H.pylori. As for these alternatives ever completely

curing her problems, that would depend entirely on how religiously

she follows the reommended regimen.

 

As a rule, natural substances do not work overnight, however you can

rest assured that they WILL work over a period of time, depending on

the person's willingness to get involved and make the required

changes.

 

I experienced a really horrendous case of ulcers when I entered

menopause several years ago.

After taking the recommended herbs, honey, and various organic foods

listed in the article, I was able to find relief from this illness.

 

However, I'm prone to believe that the protocol mentioned here only

works if one is able to eliminate all refined processed foods from

their diet. Transfatty acids, MSG, aspartame, and a number of other

additives hidden in processed foods apparently contribute to these

problems and as you can see from the previous article I sent on to

the list, the acid-blockers and NSAIDS commonly prescribed

for ulcers and stomach acidity only tend to contribute to our

problems over the long term.

If she isn't aware of alernative remedies, it will inevitably be

quite a change for her to start

with this regimen.

" Hering's Law of Cure " states that natural healing takes place over a

period of time, however-slowly, and one must also consider that many

times it also depends on how long these symptoms have been

manifesting themselves for the cure

to take place.

 

Natural Healing inevitably takes place over an extended period of

time, depending on how long we have previously been sick. However, I

will say from experience that with natural remedies you can rest

assured that healing will eventually take place if we persist

faithfully on with them.

These natural remedies do not offer an " instantaneous " cure,

, or mask over our existing symptoms.

However, I can attest to the fact that they will totally alleviate

the problems and provide a lasting

cure that allopathic medicine can only hope to attain.

 

http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?

siteid=iHerb & docid=/tnp/pg000366

 

Best Regards,

JoAnn

 

In Gettingwell , " you have to ask me

<blosshan@o...> " <blosshan@o...> wrote:

 

> I am looking for a protocol to heal/cure heliobacter pylori and

> believe I have read it somewhere but since it didn't concern me at

> the time only made a mental note of it but didn't bookmark it.

> Now a friend of mine is experiencing recurring problems with all

the

> horrible medical examinations, more than likely followed with more

> medication and I'm so afraid that she is heading for stomach

cancer.

> Since she hasn't got access to computer I've promised to find out

> whatever I can for her.

>

> In the message by JoAnn it talks about relief for this problem but

> wonder if there is a protocol to completely cure this. Any

> information is very welcome, and will be passed on to her.

> >

> > Natural Rx for Stomach Pain-

> > Relief for H.pylori

> > JoAnn Guest

 

> > Stomach acid-powerful enough to strip paint-is a

> > vital part of good digestion.

> >

> > A thick mucous layer protects the

> > stomach walls from harm as the acid kills bacteria

> > and parasites and frees up minerals and the B vitamins

> > so that they can be absorbed in the small intestine.

> >

> > If sufficient stomach acid isn't produced,

> > digestion suffers.

> >

> > The passage of food out of the stomach

> > into the small intestine is delayed,

> > which can lead to heartburn

> > as the stomach pushes food mixed

> > with acid back into the esophagus.

> >

> > Burning is caused by acid coming

> > in contact with the lining of the esophagus,

> > which isn't protected by a

> > mucous layer like the stomach is.

 

> > Contrary to what the huge drug companies

> > that make antacids and H2 blocker drugs say,

> > excessive acid production is almost never the

> > reason for heartburn, acid digestion or ulcers.

> > In fact, it is now

> > estimated that up to one-third of all bleeding ulcers

> > are CAUSED by taking NSAID

> > drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

> >

> > Antacids and H2 blockers

> > alleviate symptoms for a short while

> > by buffering acid and decreasing acid secretion,

> > but can actually aggravate the underlying problem;

> > too little acid in the stomach.

> > With chronic use of these medications,

> > digestion is compromised and decreased absorption

> > of some vitamins and minerals can result.

> > Once the food finally makes its way into the intestines,

> > it isn't broken down enough to be properly absorbed.

 

> > A few years ago,

> > if you asked your physician what causes ulcers,

> > he or she would promptly reply that too much

> > stomach acid was to blame.

> >

> > Now

> > we know that a spiral-shaped bacteria

> > called Helicobacter pylori

> > (H. pylori for short) is the primary culprit.

> > It suppresses acid production

> > and creates holes in the stomach's protective

> > mucous layer, allowing acid to seep through

> > and burn holes in the delicate tissue underneath.

> > An H. pylori infection can also cause symptoms

> > of indigestion and heartburn.

 

> > Natural Alternatives to Ulcer Drugs

> >

> > The bacteria H.pylori

> > is found in 90 percent of duodenal ulcer

> > and 70 percent of stomach ulcer patients.

> > This bacteria increases your risk

> > of insufficient acid secretion

> > (atrophic gastritis), ulcer and stomach

> > cancer.

> >

> > Your doctor can give you a

> > helicobacter pylori IgG antibody blood test

> > to see if this nasty little bacteria

> > is at the root of your problem.

> >

> > If it is, you'll be put on a course of antibiotics

> > and a bismuth preparation (you know it as Pepto-Bismol)

> > for a week.

..> > Licorice extract

> > (deglycyrrhizinated licorice or DGL)

> > is a wonderful herbal healing aid for ulcers.

> > It increases the production of protective mucus in the stomach.

> > Use 300 mg four to six times a day.

> >

> > Unripe bananas also has anti-ulcer effects,

> > as do the herbs

> > slippery elm (take 200 mg four to six times a day)

> > and the juice of raw cabbage.

> >

> > You can buy extract of unripe plantain banana

> > (take 150 mg four to six times a day).

> >

> > If you have any type of ulcer,

> > be sure to eliminate gastrointestinal irritants,

> > such as tobacco, NSAIDS, coffee and alcohol.

> > Eating a balanced diet of unprocessed,

> > organic whole foods is your foundation for a healthy stomach.

 

> > To help increase stomach acid, you can drink a glass or room

> > temperature water a half-hour before eating.

 

> > If that doesn't help, you can add a

> > tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

> > If neither of these solutions work,

> > try taking a betaine hydrochloride supplement (HCI) with your

meal.

> > Do not take HCI supplements when you have

> > an ulcer. Since stomach acid production declines as we age, HCI

> > supplementation can be a good anti-aging strategy.

> >

> > Natural heartburn therapies include

> > deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract or DGI.

> > Try one or two 380 mg tablets on an empty stomach, three to

> > four times a day.

> > A glass of room temperature water, raw cabbage or

> > potato juice (organic) or herbal teas, (lukewarm, no lemon) can

> > bring > > quick relief. Fresh organic papaya or banana can help

as well.

> >

> > If you do need to lower your stomach acidity

> > you can use a form of organic sulfur called MSM

> > (methylsulfonylmethane)

> > in supplement form, 1,000 mg daily.

 

> > Remember, your stomach acid is one of your front line defenses

> > against harmful bacteria. Suppress it and the rest of your

systems > > have > > to work overtime to protect you from the

resulting viruses and > > parasites.

> >

> >

> > Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D is a best-selling author

> > This excerpt is from his latest book,

 

> > If you have an acid stomach,

> > try one half cup of cooked rice as an antacid,

> > suggests Ara H. DerMarderosian. Ph.D.,

> > professor of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry.

> > Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

> >

> > Rice is a complex carbohydrate

> > that ties up excess stomach acid and

> > is particularly easy on the stomach.

> >

> > Other studies have found that dried beans,

> > particularly white and red beans in modest amounts

> > tend to neutralize stomach acid.

> > Other complex carbohydrate foods, like whole-grain organic

> > breads, can also help calm acid stomach, says Dr. DerMarderosian.

> > But don't go overboard, be cautious. Eating too much of any food

> > stimulates the stomach to produce more acid, needed for digestion.

> >

> > In contrast, there are beverages to avoid if you are bothered by

> > acid stomach. All have the wicked ability to stimulate the

> > production of stomach acid, according to tests:

> > beer, wine, milk,

> > coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated)

> > tea with caffeine,7-up, coca-cola.

 

> > Jean Carper

> > Bestselling author of " The Food Pharmacy "

> >

> >

> > In his book " The Green Pharmacy " , James A Duke Ph.D....with the

> > USDA as a botanist specializing in medicinal plants

> > the " World's foremost authority on healing herbs " , has some good

> > He notes that an Israeli cardiology clinic now

> > recommends a daily half-teaspoon of powdered ginger.

> > Ginger contains zingibain, a special kind of proteolytic enzyme

> > has the ability to chemically break down protein.

> > Adolph's meat tenderizer works because it contains this kind of

> > enzyme.

> > Proteolytic enzymes, of which there are several besides

zingibain,

> > Paul Schulick suggests that zingibain, which comprises as much as

2 > > percent of fresh ginger root, is as powerful an enzyme as the

> > bromelain in pineapple or the papain in papaya.

> He insists that

> > ginger is one of nature's richest sources of proteolytic enzymes,

> > containing approximately 180 times more than the papaya plant!

> Weight for weight,

> > honey contains about the same amount of

> > antioxidants as spinach and a similar range to that in apples,

> > The hydrogen peroxide produced by enzymes in

> > honey is the main active ingredient,

> > although the manuka variety

> > from New Zealand and the jellybush from Australia

> > contain other useful phytochemicals.

Dr Molan cites nearly 70 research papers covering

> > gastro-enteritis,

> > peptic ulcers (honey kills the bacteria Heliobacter pylori

> > that causes the ulcer)

 

> > JoAnn Guest

> > angelpri-

> > Friendsforhea-

> > http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html

> > theaimcompanies

> > " Health is not a Medical Issue "

[Guest guest]

---A study regarding H.Pylori and garlic on the link below...

 

http://www.enzy.com/abstracts/display.asp?id=3826

 

JoAnn

 

In Gettingwell , " you have to ask me <blosshan@o...> "

<blosshan@o...> wrote:

> I am looking for a protocol to heal/cure heliobacter pylori and

> believe I have read it somewhere but since it didn't concern me at

> the time only made a mental note of it but didn't bookmark it.

> Now a friend of mine is experiencing recurring problems with all

the

> horrible medical examinations, more than likely followed with more

> medication and I'm so afraid that she is heading for stomach

cancer.

> Since she hasn't got access to computer I've promised to find out

> whatever I can for her.

>

> In the message by JoAnn it talks about relief for this problem but

I

> wonder if there is a protocol to completely cure this. Any

> information is very welcome, and will be passed on to her.

> >

> > Natural Rx for Stomach Pain-

> > Relief for H.pylori

> > JoAnn Guest

> > May 01, 2002 09:09 PDT

> >

> > Natural Rx for Stomach Pain

> >

> > In the stomach, muscular contractions thoroughly mix foods with

> > hydrochloric acid.

> > Stomach acid-powerful enough to strip paint-is a

> > vital part of good digestion.

> >

> > A thick mucous layer protects the

> > stomach walls from harm as the acid kills bacteria

> > and parasites and frees up minerals and the B vitamins

> > so that they can be absorbed in the small intestine.

> >

> > If sufficient stomach acid isn't produced,

> > digestion suffers.

> >

> > The passage of food out of the stomach

> > into the small intestine is delayed,

> > which can lead to heartburn

> > as the stomach pushes food mixed

> > with acid back into the esophagus.

> >

> > Burning is caused by acid coming

> > in contact with the lining of the esophagus,

> > which isn't protected by a

> > mucous layer like the stomach is.

> >

> > Before You " Take Two for Relief of Stomach Pain, " Read on

> >

> > Contrary to what the huge drug companies

> > that make antacids and H2 blocker drugs say,

> > excessive acid production is almost never the

> > reason for heartburn, acid digestion or ulcers.

> > In fact, it is now

> > estimated that up to one-third of all bleeding ulcers

> > are CAUSED by taking NSAID

> > drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

> >

> > Antacids and H2 blockers

> > alleviate symptoms for a short while

> > by buffering acid and decreasing acid secretion,

> > but can actually aggravate the underlying problem;

> > too little acid in the stomach.

> >

> > With chronic use of these medications,

> > digestion is compromised and decreased absorption

> > of some vitamins and minerals can result.

> > Once the food finally makes its way into the intestines,

> > it isn't broken down enough to be properly absorbed.

> >

> > A few years ago,

> > if you asked your physician what causes ulcers,

> > he or she would promptly reply that too much

> > stomach acid was to blame.

> >

> > Now

> > we know that a spiral-shaped bacteria

> > called Helicobacter pylori

> > (H. pylori for short) is the primary culprit.

> >

> > It suppresses acid production

> > and creates holes in the stomach's protective

> > mucous layer, allowing acid to seep through

> > and burn holes in the delicate tissue underneath.

> >

> > An H. pylori infection can also cause symptoms

> > of indigestion and heartburn.

> >

> >

> >

> > Natural Alternatives to Ulcer Drugs

> >

> > The bacteria H.pylori

> > is found in 90 percent of duodenal ulcer

> > and 70 percent of stomach ulcer patients.

> >

> > This bacteria increases your risk

> > of insufficient acid secretion

> > (atrophic gastritis), ulcer and stomach

> > cancer.

> >

> > Your doctor can give you a

> > helicobacter pylori IgG antibody blood test

> > to see if this nasty little bacteria

> > is at the root of your problem.

> >

> > If it is, you'll be put on a course of antibiotics

> > and a bismuth preparation (you know it as Pepto-Bismol)

> > for a week.

> >

> > Quick eradication of H.pylori

> > is important for healing of ulcers.

> > There are some herbal remedies you can try first,

> > however, if you want to avoid antibiotics.

> >

> > Licorice extract

> > (deglycyrrhizinated licorice or DGL)

> > is a wonderful herbal healing aid for ulcers.

> >

> > It increases the production of protective mucus in the stomach.

> > Use 300 mg four to six times a day.

> >

> > Unripe bananas also has anti-ulcer effects,

> > as do the herbs

> > slippery elm (take 200 mg four to six times a day)

> > and the juice of raw cabbage.

> >

> > You can buy extract of unripe plantain banana

> > (take 150 mg four to six times a day).

> >

> > If you have any type of ulcer,

> > be sure to eliminate gastrointestinal irritants,

> > such as tobacco, NSAIDS, coffee and alcohol.

> > Once your ulcer has healed,

> > keep the gastrointestinal irritants out of your diet,

> > and try taking steps to enhance your body's secretion

> > of digestive acids and enzymes to prevent a recurrence.

> >

> > Alternatives to Heartburn Drugs

> >

> > If you have chronic heartburn

> > you probably know what triggers it.

> > If you don't, here are the most common culprits;

> > low stomach acid;

> > overeating;

> > too much fat and/or fried food,

> > processed meats with nitrates or nitrites in them;

> > too much sugar,

> > alcohol, chocolate;

> > drugs, stress,

> > obesity and pregnancy.

> >

> > Eating a balanced diet of unprocessed,

> > organic whole foods is your foundation for a healthy stomach.

> > Eat an organic green salad or raw organic vegetables

> > at least once a day.

> >

> > Sprouted legumes and seeds

> > are excellent sources of enzymes.

> > To help increase stomach acid, you can drink a glass or room

> > temperature water a half-hour before eating.

> >

> > If that doesn't help, you can add a

> > tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

> > If neither of these solutions work,

> > try taking a betaine hydrochloride supplement (HCI) with your

meal.

> > Follow the directions on the bottle, starting with the smallest

> dose

> > and increasing it if needed.

> > Do not take HCI supplements when you have

> > an ulcer. Since stomach acid production declines as we age, HCI

> > supplementation can be a good anti-aging strategy.

> >

> > Natural heartburn therapies include

> > deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract or DGI.

> > Try one or two 380 mg tablets on an empty stomach, three to

> > four times a day.

> >

> > A glass of room temperature water, raw cabbage or

> > potato juice (organic) or herbal teas, (lukewarm, no lemon) can

> > bring

> > quick relief. Fresh organic papaya or banana can help as well.

> >

> > If you do need to lower your stomach acidity

> > you can use a form of organic sulfur called MSM

> > (methylsulfonylmethane)

> > in supplement form, 1,000 mg daily.

> >

> > Remember, your stomach acid is one of your front line defenses

> > against harmful bacteria. Suppress it and the rest of your

systems

> > have

> > to work overtime to protect you from the resulting viruses and

> > parasites.

> >

> >

> > Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D is a best-selling author

> > in the field

> > of health and nutrition.

> > This excerpt is from his latest book,

> > Prescription Alternatives,

> > co-authored with Virginia Hopkins.

> >

> >

> > Acid Stomach,

> > What to eat and what to avoid

> >

> > If you have an acid stomach,

> > try one half cup of cooked rice as an antacid,

> > suggests Ara H. DerMarderosian. Ph.D.,

> > professor of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry.

> > Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

> >

> > Rice is a complex carbohydrate

> > that ties up excess stomach acid and

> > is particularly easy on the stomach.

> >

> > Other studies have found that dried beans,

> > particularly white and red beans in modest amounts

> > tend to neutralize stomach acid.

> >

> > Organic Tofu (soybean curd) got high marks in combating stomach

> > acid,

> > according to research.

> >

> > Other complex carbohydrate foods, like whole-grain organic

> > breads, can also help calm acid stomach, says Dr. DerMarderosian.

> > But don't go overboard, be cautious. Eating too much of any food

> > stimulates the stomach to produce more acid, needed for digestion.

> >

> > In contrast, there are beverages to avoid if you are bothered by

> > acid stomach. All have the wicked ability to stimulate the

> > production of stomach acid, according to tests:

> > beer, wine, milk,

> > coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated)

> > tea with caffeine,7-up, coca-cola.

> >

> > Worst of all, according to German studies, is beer. Drinking beer

> > nearly doubled stomach acid within an hour.

> >

> > Milk is deceptive, it may seem to ease stomach pain, but it

> actually

> > has a rebound action, encouraging secretion of more stomach acid.

> >

> > Taken from:

> > " Food, Your Miracle Medicine "

> > " How food can prevent and cure

> > over 100 symptoms and problems " by,

> > Jean Carper

> > Bestselling author of " The Food Pharmacy "

> >

> >

> > In his book " The Green Pharmacy " , James A Duke Ph.D....formerly

> with

> > the

> > USDA as a botanist specializing in medicinal plants who has been

> > named

> > the " World's foremost authority on healing herbs " , has some good

> > advice.

> >

> > In Dr. Dukes own words….

> >

> > After my USDA colleague persuaded me to explore ginger's anti-

> angina

> > benefits, I read that it was endorsed for

> > heart attack prevention in

> > " Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder drug " ,

> > by New England herbalist Paul Schulick.

> >

> > He notes that an Israeli cardiology clinic now

> > recommends a daily half-teaspoon of powdered ginger.

> > It seems that ginger is an antioxidant that offers the blood

> vessels

> > some protection against the damage caused by cholesterol.

> > Ginger also

> > boosts the strength of heart muscle tissue, similar to the

> > medication

> > digitalis. If I had angina, I would take ginger regularly and use

> it

> > in cooking!

> >

> > Ginger contains zingibain, a special kind of proteolytic enzyme

> that

> > has the ability to chemically break down protein.

> > Adolph's meat tenderizer works because it contains this kind of

> > enzyme.

> > Proteolytic enzymes, of which there are several besides

zingibain,

> > also play an additional role in controlling autoimmune diseases.

> >

> > They

> > help reduce blood levels of compounds known as immune complexes,

> > high

> > levels of which activate the immune system to attack the body

> > itself,

> > ultimately leading to tissue damage.

> >

> > Paul Schulick suggests that zingibain, which comprises as much as

2

> > percent of fresh ginger root, is as powerful an enzyme as the

> > bromelain in pineapple or the papain in papaya.

> >

> > He insists that

> > ginger is one of nature's richest sources of proteolytic enzymes,

> > containing approximately 180 times more than the papaya plant!

> >

> >

> >

> > A spoonful of honey helps the swelling go down

> > (Filed: 27/08/2002)

> >

> >

> > But new research shows that

> > drinking four tablespoons of honey in water improves blood

> > antioxidants, which helps to prevent narrowing of the arteries.

> > Weight for weight,

> > honey contains about the same amount of

> > antioxidants as spinach and a similar range to that in apples,

> > bananas, oranges and strawberries.

> >

> >

> > Honey: good for heart and sole

> >

> > The findings are the latest in a long list of benefits

> > of honey, including the treatment of acne, burns

> > and gastric ulcers.

> >

> > It is being used in some British hospitals –

> > among them the Royal

> > Free in north London - for persistent wounds,

> > including those infected with the superbug MRSA.

> >

> > " It is generally accepted that honey is a respectable

> > therapeutic agent, and there is a rapidly increasing use by

> > clinicians, as well as the general public, " says Dr Peter Molan

of

> > the University of Waikato, New Zealand, who is a leading

authority

> > on the healing properties of honey.

> >

> > The substance has been used medicinally for at least

> > 2,000 years - Aristotle referred to pale honey as being " good as

a

> > salve for sore eyes and wounds " - but it is only recently that

its

> > antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have

> > been fully documented.

> >

> > The hydrogen peroxide produced by enzymes in

> > honey is the main active ingredient,

> > although the manuka variety

> > from New Zealand and the jellybush from Australia

> > contain other useful phytochemicals.

> >

> > Dr Molan cites nearly 70 research papers covering

> > gastro-enteritis,

> >

> > peptic ulcers (honey kills the bacteria Heliobacter pylori

> > that causes the ulcer) and eye conditions.

> > But by far the commonest therapeutic use is for skin problems

and

> > wounds.

> >

> > In one study, 59 cases of wounds and skin ulcers that

> > had failed to respond to conventional treatment for up to two

years

> > became sterile and odourless within a week after honey was

applied.

> >

> > In another trial, patients given a daily application of honey

> > recovered more quickly from necrotising fasciitis - the " flesh-

> > eating bug " –

> > than those treated with surgery and antibiotics.

> >

> > JoAnn Guest

> > angelpri-

> > Friendsforhea-

> > http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html

> > theaimcompanies

> > " Health is not a Medical Issue "

[Guest guest]

Regarding ginger and its enzymes. If I make ginger tea, does the heating

process destroy the enzymes?

 

Sam

 

 

JoAnn Guest <angelprincessjo

[angelprincessjo]

Tuesday, December 17, 2002 3:21 PM

Gettingwell

Re: Digest Number 528, Heliobacter Pylori

 

 

> > After my USDA colleague persuaded me to explore ginger's anti-

> angina

> > benefits, I read that it was endorsed for

> > heart attack prevention in

> > " Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder drug " ,

> > by New England herbalist Paul Schulick.

> >

> > He notes that an Israeli cardiology clinic now

> > recommends a daily half-teaspoon of powdered ginger.

> > It seems that ginger is an antioxidant that offers the blood

> vessels

> > some protection against the damage caused by cholesterol.

> > Ginger also

> > boosts the strength of heart muscle tissue, similar to the

> > medication

> > digitalis. If I had angina, I would take ginger regularly and use

> it

> > in cooking!

> >

> > Ginger contains zingibain, a special kind of proteolytic enzyme

> that

> > has the ability to chemically break down protein.

> > Adolph's meat tenderizer works because it contains this kind of

> > enzyme.

> > Proteolytic enzymes, of which there are several besides

zingibain,

> > also play an additional role in controlling autoimmune diseases.

> >

> > They

> > help reduce blood levels of compounds known as immune complexes,

> > high

> > levels of which activate the immune system to attack the body

> > itself,

> > ultimately leading to tissue damage.

> >

> > Paul Schulick suggests that zingibain, which comprises as much as

2

> > percent of fresh ginger root, is as powerful an enzyme as the

> > bromelain in pineapple or the papain in papaya.

> >

> > He insists that

> > ginger is one of nature's richest sources of proteolytic enzymes,

> > containing approximately 180 times more than the papaya plant!

> >