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Stomach pain is often the reason people go to see their doctor. Almost everyone’s diet these days contains processed food and with the current economic situation more people are becoming stressed out. Though antibiotics are great for many kinds of infections they can make our bodies more susceptible to the bad bacteria that cause stomach ulcers because they destroy the good bacteria.

There are all kinds of traditional medicines out there to cure ulcers. Though many people seem to have limited success with what conventional medicine has to offer. I originally went to my doctor and took all the drugs he prescribed and took all the tests he ordered but nothing seem to help. I have always been open to trying natural cures. In searching on the internet for home remedies for stomach ulcers, I found a variety of suggestions. I was very pleased with the results of the natural cures I tried and many participants in the forums seem to agree with me. There were many different cures that were suggested. Here are the ones I found that worked for me.

The juice from cabbages is often mentioned as a natural remedy for stomach ulcers. Many people think of cabbage as vegetable that causes your system to create gas. If you examine cabbage a little closer you will find it has an amino acid called L-Glutamine. L-Glutamine function is to improve the cells lining the esophagus and stomach so they can become more resilient. Taking L-glutamine capsules is much easier than boiling cabbage into juice and is as effective as consuming cabbage juice.

When you think of Aloe Vera juice you usually think about as a cure for a burn or a sun burn. Actually though Aloe Vera will help with stomach problems also. When my doctor (who uses natural cures and conventional ones) first told me about it, I had never heard of it before as something you drink. Health food stores carry Aloe juice and if your grocery store has a health food section, they may have it too. Now I always keep a supply of Aloe Vera juice at home and when my stomach hurts for any reason, I drink some. The dosage is about two ounces of the juice each day. Aloe Vera juice is also anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral and also an anti inflammatory agent.

Red pepper or rather the ingredient in cayenne pepper called capsaicin is recommended by many naturopaths as a remedy for stomach ulcers. Capsaicin was originally thought to increase acid production in the stomach. It has been found though that it does not increase acid secretion but actually decreases it. Capsaicin also stimulates alkali, mucus secretions and particularly gastric mucosal blood flow which help in prevention and healing of ulcers. Some people simply dissolve cayenne pepper in water and drink it while others take it in the capsule form. You do not taste or feel any heat in your mouth when you use the capsule. You may experience a warm feeling in your stomach though.

Besides l-glutamine (cabbage juice), capsiacan and aloe vera many natural remedies sugguest herbal teas made from marshmallow, slippery elm, meadowsweet, or calendula; these botanicals all work to soothe irritated mucous linings. Chamomile is also recommended for a wide variety of digestive upsets. Chamomile will cause all the smooth muscles throughout the body to relax. The herb acts on the digestive tract and quickly brings relief from any muscular tension and spasms and it can also decrease the amount of abdominal pain, and reduce excess production of gas. If you take Coumadin, heparin, Plavix, Ticlid or Trental which are blood thinners you should consult your physician before using chamomile.

Marti Wescoff has been researching and using alternative medicines for the past 20 years. Her website Curepure.com is a great resources for learning about natural remedies. Marti follows many of the teachings of Dr. Oz. Learn more about Foods That Help With Digestion Unique version for reprint here: Natural Cures For Stomach Ulcers.