Peptic ulcers can cause serve pain and burning sensations in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Sometimes peptic ulcers can cause nausea, irregular bowel movements, sharp pains, heartburn, indigestion, or even hunger pains believe it or not. However, you do not have to suffer from peptic ulcers nor do you need to take prescription drugs to help ease the symptoms. Believe it or not whole foods can be used to cure, treat, and even relieve peptic ulcers naturally, safely, and effectively.
For those of you who do not no what peptic ulcers are they are sores inside the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. The sores are known as ulcers which are created by bacteria called helicobacter pylori. This bacteria disrupts and can sometimes destroy the mucosal lining of the digestive tract making it weak and thin which than makes the acid in our stomachs damaging to the lining of the digestive tract. Many people the most effective treatment for peptic ulcers are antibiotics, but little do they know that certain whole foods contain natural antibiotics in them that can help treat the ulcers.
One of the very best whole foods for peptic ulcers is pure organic natural honey. Honey contains natural antibacterial and antiviral properties to it that helps fight off and kill the helicobacter pylori bacteria which means this is an effective natural treatment for peptic ulcers. Honey is also very soothing to the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines and will help coat the ulcer sores. By coating the ulcer sores there is less burning sensations and other peptic symptoms. Honey has works as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which means it help cleanse the painful ulcer sores and relief the inflammation and swelling they are causing in the lining of the digestive tract. One of the best honeys to take for treating peptic ulcers is Manuka honey. The best way to get the healing benefits of honey is by taking 2 to 3 tablespoon of it a day by mouth.
Garlic is another excellent whole food to use for treating peptic ulcers believe it or not. Garlic contains natural antibacterial and antiviral properties to it which also help fight off and destroy the harmful bacteria that causes peptic ulcers. Sometime garlic has been known to help completely cure ulcers when used with other whole foods because it is so potent and full of antioxidants that help heal and protect the body from infections such as peptic ulcers. The best way to get the healing benefits of garlic is by eating 3 to 4 cloves a day in a meal or alone with a tablespoon of two of honey. I find garlic to be more effective when it is chopped up and mixed together with a couple tablespoons of honey.
Another fabulous whole food to eat for treating and relieving peptic ulcers is cabbage. Cabbage contains potent substances in it such as amino acids, L-glutamine, and Gefarnate. These substances help protect the lining of the digestive tract so the ulcers can heal and new ones can be prevented. They also help increase the mucus production in the stomach which helps coat and protect the ulcers that have already formed on the lining of the stomach so they do not become worse and have a chance to heal. The best way to get cabbage into your diet to help heal and treat your peptic ulcers is by eating 2 to 3 cups of raw cabbage a day with a salad or meal. If you don’t like eating raw cabbage you can always drink a couple of glass of raw cabbage juice a day and that will do the trick as well.
Yogurt and cottage cheese are other whole foods that helps treat and heal peptic ulcer. The reason yogurt is so helpful with treating and healing peptic ulcers is because it contains loads of healthy amounts of good bacteria that help fight off and kill the helicobacter pylori bacteria . Yogurt and cottage cheese can also help coat the ulcers in the stomach which also helps soothe them from that ugly burning sensation and other painful symptoms. Eating 1 to 2 cups of organic natural yogurt a day with live active cultures will do the trick with helping to relieve and treat peptic ulcers.
Last but not least the famous plantain fruit is an excellent whole food for treating and soothing peptic ulcers. Plantains contain starches that help soothe, coat, and relieve the inflammation caused by peptic ulcers. Plantains even contain antibacterial properties to it that can help fight off that nasty bacteria that cause the peptic ulcers. The best way to get the healing benefits from the plantain is by eating 1 to 2 raw pieces of this fruit a day, but whatever you do, do not eat them cooked or baked because than they will aggravate and make the peptic ulcers worse.
So there you have it! A handful of whole food that can help treat, relieve, and soothe peptic ulcers. I do help this helps several of you out there suffering from peptic ulcers find away to treat yours naturally, safely, and effectively. I wish you all the best at getting well and feeling your best soon.
Reference:
- www.drhoffman.com/page.cfm/156
- www.manukahoneyusa.com/peptic-ulcer.htm
- ezinearticles.com/?Garlic-For-Treating-Peptic-Ulcers?&id;=1822652
