Natural Cures for Heartburn, Caused by H. Pylori
A detailed description of how the Helicobacter pylori virus is one cause of severe heartburn and a look into how patients can be cured. This article goes into how man-made medication for H. Pylori infections can do more harm than good.
Unknown to many, 50% of the world's population have the helicobacter pylori virus living in their stomach or digestive system. In many cases this strain of bacteria is harmless, possibly even beneficial, but for 1 in 9 it can cause severe problems.
Helicobacter (or H.) Pylori is the bacteria responsible for the majority of stomach ulcers that medical practitioners come across. The good news is that it is easily treated with a week-long course of antibiotics (specifically two different antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor), but that bad news is that these antibiotics can cause severe side effects. Some people may not experience any symptoms at all, but many individuals will need to take time off work or from other commitments whilst the course persists, experiencing diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, a strong bitter taste in the mouth and indigestion.
Harsh antibiotics, like these, are designed to kill all bacteria in the body. This means good bacteria as well as bad and following a course patients might experience upset stomachs, thrush and yeast infections on the skin where the natural balance of good and bad bacteria has been thrown off course. Anyone who has just finished a course of antibiotics should eat probiotic yogurt or take acidophilus tablets (available at health food stores) to help restore this equilibrium.
What often isn't explained by general practitioners is that H. Pylori can be treated naturally. The University of Nottingham in the UK has carried out clinical trials on mastic gum, which has been shown to kill the H. Pylori virus. Additionally, mint and nettle tea, Manuka honey, broccoli shoots and cranberry juice are reportedly good for this condition. Mint and nettle tea and mastic gum may also act as natural cures for heartburn, which is a common symptom of an H. pylori infection. Mastic gum actually coats the stomach and protects it from acid erosion or damage from the bacteria; something which 'good' bacteria and saliva should do, but sometimes these substances are lacking.
Lucy Wallace is a freelance writer, specialising in news release and article writing. In 2006 she began experiencing symptoms of H. Pylori and was not diagnosed until March 2009. After being prescribed antibiotics she has been seeking natural alternatives to eradicating the helicobacter pylori virus and treating the heartburn symptoms simultaneously.
Helicobacter (or H.) Pylori is the bacteria responsible for the majority of stomach ulcers that medical practitioners come across. The good news is that it is easily treated with a week-long course of antibiotics (specifically two different antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor), but that bad news is that these antibiotics can cause severe side effects. Some people may not experience any symptoms at all, but many individuals will need to take time off work or from other commitments whilst the course persists, experiencing diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, a strong bitter taste in the mouth and indigestion.
Harsh antibiotics, like these, are designed to kill all bacteria in the body. This means good bacteria as well as bad and following a course patients might experience upset stomachs, thrush and yeast infections on the skin where the natural balance of good and bad bacteria has been thrown off course. Anyone who has just finished a course of antibiotics should eat probiotic yogurt or take acidophilus tablets (available at health food stores) to help restore this equilibrium.
What often isn't explained by general practitioners is that H. Pylori can be treated naturally. The University of Nottingham in the UK has carried out clinical trials on mastic gum, which has been shown to kill the H. Pylori virus. Additionally, mint and nettle tea, Manuka honey, broccoli shoots and cranberry juice are reportedly good for this condition. Mint and nettle tea and mastic gum may also act as natural cures for heartburn, which is a common symptom of an H. pylori infection. Mastic gum actually coats the stomach and protects it from acid erosion or damage from the bacteria; something which 'good' bacteria and saliva should do, but sometimes these substances are lacking.
Lucy Wallace is a freelance writer, specialising in news release and article writing. In 2006 she began experiencing symptoms of H. Pylori and was not diagnosed until March 2009. After being prescribed antibiotics she has been seeking natural alternatives to eradicating the helicobacter pylori virus and treating the heartburn symptoms simultaneously.
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