Also see Understanding Digestive Function.
But it does take time and lifestyle changes.
Ulcers are open sores in the skin or mucous membranes. Our entire GI tract is lined with an important mucous membrane that is part of our immune system.
Old school medicine teaches that stomach ulcers are caused primarily by stress. However, modern evaluation and research has clarified this medical statement.
..While stress is no longer considered the primary cause, it may still be involved by lowering resistance to infection...
[ Source: Coconut Cure, Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut, Bruce Fife, ND ]
In most (but not all) cases it is helicobacter pylori overgrowth.
About half the people who have H. Pylori have SIBO.~ Dr. William Davis.
Dr. William Davis is the author of Wheat Belly, SuperGut and more. His no-wheat, no-grain protocol with healthy fats and specific supplements is foundational for reducing and eliminating many health problems.
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...It is now known that peptic ulcers are caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)...H. Pylori, streptococcus, and herpes which are all associated with various types of ulcers, are killed by the MCFAs in coconut oil.
[ Source: Coconut Cure, Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut, Bruce Fife, ND ]
Another incorrect assumption is that helico pylori bacteria reside only within the stomach or small intestinal food content or biome.
The real problem is that helicobacter pylori can also live within the stomach and intestinal tissue structure. In other words, they can live embedded within the actual gut wall.
Coconut milk (and oil) have natural antimicrobial properties (MCFAs) that kill off bad bacteria and viruses. Coconut milk is one of the super foods that promotes stomach healing by a.) killing the helicobacter pylori, b.) strengthening the good bacteria and c.) providing essential nutrients that help rebuild the stomach and intestinal wall tissue and mucous membranes.
Coconut milk (fresh or canned) delicious by itself and also easy to cook with. If buying canned coconut milk, look for products with only 2 ingredients, coconut milk and guar gum. Start with small amounts. Use it as a creamer, in soups, sauces, dressings, dips, puddings, casseroles, with yogurt and granola, with fruit, in smoothies and much more!
So the natural strategy to heal stomach ulcers is three fold. 1.) Reduce inflammation, 2.) Strengthen the stomach and small intestine healthy bacteria (biome). 3.) Provide strong nutrients for rebuilding new tissue.
Why start slowly? Starting slowly gives your body time to adjust. More on the detox reaction or healing crisis.
In addition to coconut, mucilagenous supplements including slippery elm, chia, kelp, pectin, natural bone gelatin, pumpkin also help reduce inflammation and help the body re-build and heal digestive tissues. Supplements such as RESTORE can also be very helpful.
Natural Remedies for Helicobacter Pylori. Cayenne pepper is a supplement recommended to kill off H. Pylori. Increase the dosage slowly depending on your tolerance. If you have a big die off of H. Pylori bacteria at once you may experience a healing crisis (Herxheimer-Detoxification-Die Off Reaction). As you body clears the toxins, you may experience temporary headache, fatigue, nausea, congestion, the runs. So start SLOWLY. Note: activated charcoal is a great tool for absorbing GI tract toxins and die-off gas and can significantly lower die-off reactions.
If grains, veggies and beans are consumed, they should be fermented. Fermenting reduces phytic acid and makes these foods more digestible and lessens the inflammatory response. Fermenting at home is easy. ** Note: Check to see if you are gluten intolerant. Many people who think they have stomach issues may be gluten intolerant also.
Short term medications or emergency surgery may be necessary in a crisis. But a real long-term cure comes from healing foods and dietary changes.