Sadly ,due to my brother being suddenly diagnosed with peptic ulcers in his esophagus, I have the curiosity to actually seek a diet cure for this condition. The main thing out there, besides mylanta and other soothing medicine that only gives a quick fix to killing the pain, is raw cabbage juice. For sure it is evident that spicy food has to be eliminated completely from the picture but I know that will be a struggle with this person.
I found that such things as yogurt and raw egg yolk might be a blessing but sadly there is really no evidence that shows its results in the long run. Mean while cabbage juice is still number one on the top of the chart.
There is more than one type of research indicating its benefits in helping cure the condition. This is one of the websites I retrieved some of my research;http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=1643665.
Severe inflammation and irritation of the lining of the stomach and duodenum owing to fermentation and putrefaction of incompatible combinations of foods, excess consumption of chemical additives and preservatives, excess alcohol, and excessively stimulating spices.
Cleansing-detox is the very first step towards resolving this issue followed by a rejuvenation-diet.
The below foods and juices are therapeutic and healing after your cleansing.
Cabbage juice: has potent cleansing and reducing properties; best taken half/half with carrot juice, 1-2 pints daily.
Yogurt: soothes inflamed ulcers; restores pH balance.
Grapes: raw dark grapes, pulp or juice, 1-2 pounds daily, exclusive of other food, 1-3 days.
Other beneficial foods: raw goat’s milk; raw egg yolk; raw black cherries or juice; papaya.
Foods to avoid: vinegar (except apple cider vinegar); pickled and smoked foods; overcooked meats; hot peppers, mustard, curry; coffee, alcohol.
Source: Daniel Reid.
01/08/2009: Marco from Fort Worth, TX writes: “Cabbage Juice is a great remedy for stomach ulcers. Most people see improvement about 5 days after starting to drink the juice. I used it for an ulcer that had been bothering me for months and I felt
significantly better and pain free after only the first day of my supplementation. It’s pretty simple.
Just buy cabbage from any store, most are average size and vary little from one to another. I usually slice off about half an inch off any side of the cabbage and put it into a blender. I add about 1 cup of distilled water and blend for a full minute.
I let it set for about 5 minutes and then drink it down, pulp and all.
The taste is very plain. The only thing that will bother most people at first is the smell. But its very easy to drink - not bitter or foul tasting. You’ll only taste it if you convince yourself it tastes like it smells, which I did at first.
You generally do 3 cups a day, spaced out, until you ulcer is healed, which is usually 4-10 days for most people.
If you’re not seeing a doctor, its best to continue a couple of weeks as the cabbage juice relieves the pain of an ulcer, which may deceive some people into thinking it has actually healed in full. Changing your diet to avoid foods that irritate your ulcer
(fats for most people are the irritants) is also crucial to healing.
Cabbage may also work for other digestive ailments. A cup of blended cabbage juice contains millions of friendly bacteria. There is actually significant scientific evidence out there that supports cabbage juices beneficial properties for ulcers and the digestive system in general.
It’s a very cost effective treatment and is definitely preferable to harmful antacids.”
Stomach Ulcers
Duodenal ulcers have responded almost miraculously to the drinking of cabbage juice. The juice contains the antiulcer factor, vitamin U. This vitamin is destroyed by cooking. The treatment consists of taking 90 to 180 gm. of cabbage juice for three times daily followed by a natural diet.
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