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RISING WOMEN EXPERT ADVICE...
Why do people get stomach ulcers? How do you get rid of them?
The answer to the “why” people get stomach ulcers is more complex than the
“how” because there are many things that cause ulcers as far as life
stresses, but the “cure” is usually fairly easy, providing the person is
motivated to change.
The “motivated to change” part is important because when life has lost its
sweetness, then the stomach becomes the outcome of worry. What people worry
about is usually out of their hands anyway, but until it is realized then
the stomach becomes the hub in which people try to control. The stomach
gives us signals and as the “earth element” in Chinese Medicine, can
“ground” us by keeping the digestive juices flowing to break down proteins
so we can repair our body at night while we sleep. The signals can come in
many forms like gurgling, gas, twinges, or even the famous “butterflies”
when we are anxious, restless, etc.
Aside from stress, food is another ulcer creating factor. If the food we eat
is offensive to our stomach and we get acid indigestion, most people keep
eating those foods but use a lot of stomach acid “suppressants” in the form
of medication, antacids, etc. These products cause the stomach acid to lose
its “acid pH”. Bacteria can grow in the mucosa membrane of the stomach wall
creating an ulcer.
So on the physical side, H. pylori has been identified as the culprit, but
in reality it is only the scapegoat. Slow down and enjoy your meals. Eat in
silence. Try Yoga or Tai Chi to de-stress. Set your priorities. Do fun
activities. Allow yourself permission to be the person you were meant to
be...a child in an adult body. Let the child in you come out and play. Then
your stomach acid can be the right pH and this keeps the tissues in your
body at the right pH which will help you avoid more serious diseases like
cancer.
Sure, you may needs something physical if your condition has progressed to
the point of severe pain or even moderate pain. You can use cayenne pepper,
marshmallow herb, slippery elm, licorice, plantain, shepherd’s purse, aloe
vera, etc. Human microflora strains of lactobacillus acidophilus are also
helpful to “crowd” out the offending H. pylori, but you may need something
more aggressive to attack it directly like Silver (ultra-violet,
particle-sized silver) or Goldenseal herb or even Sage. Herbs can help, but
release your worry and let the “butterflies” out!
For more details & advice on stomach ulcers & effective homeopathic
treatment, contact Monica Hirai, owner of Hirai Health Services at
403.276.5756. To learn more about Monica’s services, visit
www.hiraihealth.com
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