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How to Naturally Cure Ulcers

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By Cheryl Heppard
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Ulcers are erosions in the stomach lining caused by irritation. Symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, and nausea. It is important to be tested by a doctor to see if your ulcer is being caused by the bacteria H. pylori. There are some natural treatments that can prevent and cure some ulcers.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • high fiber diet
  • cabbage
  • reduced stress
  • digestive enzymes
  • probiotics
  • acupuncturist
  • deglyrrhizinated licorice
  • vitamins
  • asian ginseng
  • vitamin C
  • carrot juice
  • aloe vera juice
  1. Step 1
    eat more berries
     
    eat more berries

    People who have higher levels of vitamin C in their blood are less likely to be infected with the H. pylori bacteria. Make sure to include enough vitamin C soures of food into your diet such as oranges, strawberries, red bell peppers, etc.

  2. Step 2
    make herbal licorice tea
     
    make herbal licorice tea

    Licorice root can attack the bacteria that causes ulcers. Make licorice root tea. Calendula tea is also recommended.

  3. Step 3
    fresh carrot juice prevents ulcers
     
    fresh carrot juice prevents ulcers

    Carrot juice can be soothing to an inflamed stomach. Make it fresh at home with a juicer.

  4. Step 4
    no spicy foods
     
    no spicy foods

    Evaluate your diet and eliminate very spicy or acidic foods.

  5. Step 5

    Aloe vera gel can be very soothing and curative. Take one teaspoon twice a day. It can be found online and at your local health food store, check resources below.

  6. Step 6
    cabbage salad
     
    cabbage salad

    Raw cabbage juice is highly recommended for ulcers. You also can buy it fresh and add to salads and other foods.

  7. Step 7

    Poor digestion can be the cause of ulcers. Enzymes will assist in digestion. Take with probiotics. Check resources to get an in-home test which will test digestive function.

  8. Step 8

    Acupuncture can be effective and should be tried over the course of at least a month for noticable improvement.

Tips & Warnings
  • Talk to your doctor about trying a natural antibiotic such as dioxychlor, a hydrogen peroxide type of liquid which is sold at local health food stores and online, or at herbal pharmacies. Don't take this on your own without getting a diagnosis and permission from your doctor.
  • Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol use, and excessive use of medications such cas aspirin, and NSAID's
  • Don't self treat your ulcer without medical permission from your doctor

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amylaine said

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on 2/1/2009 Great article, very informative.

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