Peptic Ulcer (Also see Gastritis)
Overview
Peptic ulcer is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the stomach and/or the intestines. It can also be referred to as gastritis or gastroenteritis, and is one of the most common types of gastrointestinal disorders.
Types of Peptic Ulcers
Over 93 percent of all peptic ulcers are bacterial in nature, meaning that they are caused and exacerbated by bacterial infection, especially Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which accounts for nearly all cases of peptic ulcer.
To a far lesser extent, peptic ulcers can also be iatrogenic, meaning they are caused by various properly prescribed medications, especially aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as steroids.
Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer
The primary symptom of peptic ulcer is a burning sensation in the upper abdomen that is most pronounced on an empty stomach or about an hour after eating, and which can also flare up during the night. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting, as well as fluctuations in appetite, and feelings of acute hunger and pain soon after eating or while sitting down.
In addition to bacterial and viral infections, peptic ulcer can also be caused by poor diet, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, alcohol, smoking, and chronic stress. As mentioned above, various commonly used medications can also cause problems, especially asprin. In addition to aspirin, other NSAIDs linked to peptic ulcers include Advil, Clinoril, Feldene, Ibuprofen, Nalfon, Nuprin, Orudis, Oruvail, Relafen, and Tolectin. In severe cases of ulcer, internal bleeding can occur due to thinning of the lining of the stomach and/or intestines.
Caution: If you experience internal bleeding and/or experience blood in your stool, seek immediate professional medical attention.
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Healthy eating is of primary importance. Drink plenty of pure filtered water and increase your intake of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, and complex whole grains, as well as organic, free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish.
Avoid all commercial, processed, fried, and nonorganic food, as well as alcohol, coffee, sugars, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, food dyes, milk and dairy products, wheat and wheat products, and refined carbohydrates. Do not eat saturated, trans-, hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated fats and oils. Instead choose from virgin coconut butter/oil, extra virgin olive oil, high lignin flax seed oil, and unrefined hemp seed, walnut, and sunflower oils. Minimize your intake of citrus fruits and spicy foods, both of which can aggravate peptic ulcers.
To reduce symptoms, eat small meals throughout the day, rather than following the traditional three large meals per day routine.
In addition, have yourself screened for potential food allergies and sensitivities and avoid those foods for which you test positive.
For the complete whole foods eating plan we recommend to heal and eliminate all imbalances and disease, connect to the full article: Whole Foods Diet. In many cases, a raw food eating plan can be extremely beneficial. To learn more, read Raw Food Diet.
It is important to not add further toxicity to your system so try to adhere to the following:
- Do not consume any artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, NutraSweet or Aspartame
- Do not consume high fructose corn syrup or mono-sodium glutamate.
- Do not drink any carbonated beverages.
- Avoid all fast food restaurants.
- Avoid all canned food.
- Eliminate conventional dairy products. The best dairy products are raw, unpasteurised and homogenised dairy from grass fed cows. If this is unavailable, then buy organic dairy.
- Avoid conventional beef. The best beef is organic grass fed beef.
www.grasslandbeef.com The second best is organic meat; this includes beef, veal, lamb, chicken and turkey.
Supplements:
Useful nutritional supplements include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are recommended, as are bismuth and the amino acid L-glutamine. Linseed oil can also be effective. It can be added to salads or over drizzled lightly steamed vegetables.
- Take Vitamin D3 50,000-100,000 International Units a day for periods of 4 weeks at a time.
- Wholefood supplements are the best way of ensuring your nutritional needs are met. The best we know on the market is Kevin Trudeau’s “KT Daily” product. You can find more details here.
- Take an Omega 3 supplement:
Prescription and non-prescription medication:
What non-prescription and prescription drugs are you taking? Your non-prescription and prescription are partially the reason that you have this illness or disease – you need to get off these medications but do so only under the guidance of a licensed health care practitio
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Heal and treat stomach ulcers without mainstream drugs: www.naturalnews.com/028644_stomach_ulcers_remedies.html
Treat stomach ulcers with probiotics bot antibiotics: www.naturalnews.com/031563_ulcers_probiotics.html
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Ancient Healing www.naturalcures.com/healthblog/traditional_chinese_ancient_healing.php
The best way to cleansing and purification of the body www.naturalcures.com/recommends/
Mother Nature’s Natural Germ Fighters naturalhealthdossier.com/2012/03/mother-natures-natural-germ-fighters
Immune health NC_Newsletter_07-11.pdf
Collodial Silver NC_Newsletter_09-08.pdf
Heal Your Body and Raise Your Consciousness – Qigong NC_Newsletter_12-08.pdf
Health Care that Won’t Cost You a Single Penny – EFT NC_Newsletter_12-06.pdf
Become Master of Your Mind – taking charge of your reaction to stress NC_Newsletter_12-10.pdf
Jump for Joy – Rebounding is a great stress busting workout NC_Newsletter_12-10.pdf
Hypnotherapy for stress management – why it is so effective www.naturalcures.com
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EFT for treating disease www.garythink.com/eft/physicial.html
Research
Licorice treats peptic ulcers and helicobacter pylori: www.naturalnews.com/026711_ulcers_licorice_peptic.html
Treat stomach ulcers with calendula: www.naturalnews.com/032639_calendula_stomach_ulcers.html
Eating a diet high in salt increases risk of stomach ulcers: www.naturalnews.com/032639_calendula_stomach_ulcers.html
Further Information (links and books)
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert M. Sapolsky; Healthy Digestion the Natural Way: Preventing and Healing Heartburn, Constipation, Gas, Diarrhea, Inflammatory Bowel and Gallbladder Diseases, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and More by Lindsey Berkson
Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics by John McKenna
The Healing Power of Nature Foods: 50 Revitalizing Superfoods & Lifestyle Choices To Promote Vibrant Health by Susan Smith Jones
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindi Green
Detox and revitalize by Susana L. Belen
Colloidal Silver: The Natural Antibiotic Alternative by Zane Baranowski
The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal
The Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Power of Nature’s Medicines by Michael Castleman and Prevention Magazine
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