How to Heal, or Prevent, Gastric Ulcers
Posted By: ethernum;
Category: Health;
November 3, 2008
Author ethernum;
Gastric ulcers form when the protective stomach mucosal barrier breaks down. Painful open sores are produced in the lining from contact with digestive acids. It is possible to prevent, or help heal, gastric ulcer damage by improving your diet and using natural remedies. Read on to find out how.
1
KNOW POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO ULCER FORMATION: -Smoking -Stress -Coffee -Extended use of aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory drugs -Bacteria: Heliobacter pylori -Food irritants or allergies and inadequate nutrition, all play a part in ulcer formation.
2
KNOW WHAT A GASTRIC ULCER FEELS LIKE: Ulcers have sensations of pain, burning, fullness, pressure. Gas and nausea may accompany an ulcerative condition and with extended erosion; an ulcer will bleed.
3
BE ARMED WITH INFO ON HOW TO KEEP IT IN CHECK: 1) Licorice root capsules, tinctures, and teas are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. They provide a unique ability to form mucus which can be effective in promoting healing of the stomach lining. Use according to directions on the label or a reliable health source. 2) Aloe Vera juice is traditionally used as a digestive tonic. Add an ounce to fruit juice and take several times daily. The juice can be purchased in gallon quantities at health food stores. 3) Cabbage juice contains glutamine; an amino acid needed to repair and renew the mucosal lining of the stomach. It also serves to restore the acid/alkaline balance. Juice one cabbage and drink 6 oz daily for several weeks.
4
CONSIDER THAT WHAT YOU'RE EATING MAY WELL BE WHAT'S EATING YOU: -Eat smaller meals and be sure to chew food well. -Pay attention to what you eat and what bothers you when you ingest it and check with your doctor to find out if H. Pylori is involved as antibiotics can be used to treat this. Do your best to avoid the common foods/drinks such as; coffee, fried or fatty foods, alcohol. Add dark green leafy vegetables for their healing properties and high fiber foods to cleanse the digestive tract. Skip painkillers such as aspirin or anti-inflammatories and also milk, Tums, Rolaids, or other antacids. They often give immediate relief, but then create the conditions that encourage the stomach to begin acid production again. Try to avoid smoking, or inhaling second hand smoke as these can excerbate an existing ulcerative condition.
Only registered users can add comments