Alternative Remedies For Stomach Ulcers

Are You Plagued By Stomach Ulcers?

By: Marti Westcoff – Also see: Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

Alternative Cures For Ulcers

Stomach trouble is one the most frequent reasons people go to see their doctors. Almost everyone’s diet these days contains processed food and with the current economic situation more people are becoming stressed out. Though antibiotics are great for many kinds of infections they can make our bodies more susceptible to the bad bacteria that cause stomach ulcers because they destroy the good bacteria.

Traditional Ulcer Treatment

There are all kinds of traditional medicines out there to cure ulcers. Though many people seem to have limited success with what conventional medicine has to offer. I originally went to my doctor and took all the drugs he prescribed and took all the tests he ordered but nothing seem to help. I have always been open to trying natural cures. In searching on the internet for home remedies for stomach ulcers, I found a variety of suggestions. I was very pleased with the results of the natural cures I tried and many participants in the forums seem to agree with me. There were many different cures that were suggested. Here are the ones I found that worked for me.

 Alternative Ulcer Treatments

The juice from cabbage juice is often mentioned as a natural remedy for stomach ulcers. Many people think of cabbage as vegetable that causes your system to create gas. If you examine cabbage a little closer you will find it has an amino acid called L-Glutamine. L-Glutamine function is to improve the cells lining the esophagus and stomach so they can become more resilient. Taking L-glutamine capsules is much easier than boiling cabbage into juice and is as effective as consuming cabbage juice.

When you think of Aloe Vera juice you usually think about as a cure for a burn or a sun burn. Actually though aloe Vera will help with stomach problems also. When my doctor (who uses natural cures and conventional ones) first told me about it, I had never heard of it before as something you drink. Health food stores carry Aloe juice and if your grocery store has a health food section, they may have it too. Now I always keep a supply of aloe Vera juice at home and when my stomach hurts for any reason, I drink some. The dosage is about two ounces of the juice each day. Aloe Vera juice is also anti bacterial, antifungal, anti viral and also an anti inflammatory agent.

Cayenne pepper is so also an excellent natural remedy for stomach ulcers. Again, like cabbage juice it seems a most unlikely candidate for soothing the stomach. When you consume cayenne you mouth often feels like it is on fire. Many people though swear by this remedy. You can make a solution of cayenne pepper and water you can also take it as a pill… I found cayenne listed as a cure on many websites and also was advised by several owners of health food stores. Capsaicin is the ingredient that gives peppers their heat. I have to say I had a bit of a hot feeling in my stomach when I took the cayenne pill but it didn’t hurt. Cayenne pepper also has anesthetic properties and therefore may keep you from feeling the pain. Reducing ulcer related bleeding is another property of capsaicin.

Conventional medicine offers antacids and natural medicine offers herbs that bring down the level of acid in your stomach. Licorice, chamomile, cinnamon, marshmallow, slippery elm, calendula and agrimony are one that is usually recommended. I have always been a huge fan of chamomile for an upset stomach and also used it in the beginning to try to reduce ulcer pain. Chamomile has antispasmodic properties, meaning it helps relax muscle contractions, especially in the smooth muscles that make up the intestines. However, as with many natural remedies there is a caution. People who have been prescribed blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin, heparin, Plavix, Ticlid or Trental should consult their doctor before use. Chamomile will interact with these drugs.

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