Heal and Soothe Stomach Ulcers without Mainstream Drugs

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http://www.naturalnews.com/028644_stomach_ulcers_remedies.htmlStomach ulcers are small holes or sores in the gastrointestinal tract

which affect millions of Americans every year. The most common major

symptom of an ulcer is a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area

that lasts from half an hour up to three hours. Usually, the pain

occurs in the upper abdomen, but may sometimes occur below the

breastbone. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies which can

heal and soothe stomach ulcers without the risk of mainstream drugs.Appetite

and weight loss are also common symptoms of ulcers. Other symptoms

which may occur include recurrent vomiting, black stool, blood in the

stool and anemia. Often ulcer pain is misinterpreted as heartburn,

indigestion or hunger. A person with duodenal ulcers may experience

weight gain due to eating more to ease discomfort.Also known as

peptic ulcers, stomach ulcers are caused by the destruction of the

gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric

acid, an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach.

Infection from the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is thought

to play an important role in causing both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

H. pylori may be transmitted from one person to another through

contaminated food and water.Chronic use of anti-inflammatory

medications, such as aspirin, is another major cause of ulcer.

Cigarette smoking is also an important cause of ulcer formation and can

contribute to ulcer treatment failure.Following are some of the best natural remedies for healing and soothing stomach ulcers:*

One of the very best home remedies for ulcers is eating raw cabbage.

Juicing the raw cabbage will make it easier to take and mixing it with

carrots in the juicer will make it better tasting. Drink half a cup

before each meal and at bed time and make sure that it is fresh. Your

ulcer may be gone in only a few weeks.* Eat at least three

bananas a day. These fruits contain an antibacterial substance that

inhibits the growth of ulcer-causing H. pylori. Studies show that

animals fed bananas have a thicker stomach wall and greater mucus

production in the stomach, which helps build a barrier between

digestive acids and the lining of the stomach. Eating plantains is also

helpful.* Cayenne pepper is wonderful for healing ulcers as

well as dulling the pain. It is a bit strong and may take some getting

used to at the outset. Start with one-eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper

in a glass of water twice a day and work up to a quarter-teaspoon. You

can also take cayenne capsules that you can get at the health food

store. Take three a day immediately after meals.* The bark of

slippery elm soothes the mucous membranes that line the stomach and

duodenum. It is often taken in powdered form. Some herbalists recommend

taking a teaspoon of powdered slippery elm bark added to one cup of

warm water three times a day.* Colloidal silver helps kill the H. pylori bacteria and helps heal injured stomach tissues.* Raw honey soothes and reduces inflammation of the lining of the stomach and is good for healing as well.

* Garlic's antibacterial properties include fighting H. pylori. Take two small crushed cloves a day.* Plums and other red and purple colored foods such as berries inhibit the growth of H. pylori.* Coconut oil kills the bacteria that cause ulcers and gas, but it's mostly a long-term remedy.

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few other good ulcer remedies are: raw goats' milk, barley water, aloe

juice, propolis capsules, licorice root or marshmallow root.Sources included:http://www.mamashealth.com/Stomach.asphttp://www.treelight.com/health/nut...

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