Home Remedies and Herbs for Helicobacter Pylori (H-pylori)

Helicobacter Pylori, or H-Pylori, is a species of bacteria that infects the stomach and intestines. H-Pylori works to actively suppress the production of stomach acid, essentially neutralizing the entire usefulness of stomach acid. ^1,5
 
The helicobacter bacteria is unique in that it’s made with two cellular walls causing it twice as difficult for the body’s natural anti-bacterial agents to penetrate. The bacteria is often so embedded in the gastrointestinal system that the body has developed an ability to mask the H-Pylori symptoms leaving many infected people unaware they are H-Pylori carriers. ^1,2,5
 
Helicobacter Pylori is a leading cause of digestive tract disorders including peptic ulcers that are non-cancerous sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. H-Pylori bacteria are also responsible for many cases of gastritis which is inflammation and irritation of the stomach. In rare cases, Helicobacter Pylori bacteria can cause stomach and intestinal cancer. A person who develops cancer from the H-Pylori bacterium almost always has been infected for years. ^1,2
 
Many individuals are unaware they’re infected with H-Pylori because they do not exhibit signs of sickness. H-Pylori bacteria can co-exist in the human body for lengthy periods without showing symptoms. It’s estimated that up to half of the world’s population are infected with the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria. H-Pylori is extremely common in developing nations where living conditions are unsanitary. ^1,2,3
 
An H-Pylori test to confirm a bacterial infection is done in four ways:

• Stool antigen test
• Blood antibody test
• Urea breath test
• Stomach biopsy

There is no vaccine for curing or preventing a Helicobacter Pylori infection. Fortunately, the H-Pylori bacteria is relatively harmless and usually non-life threatening. ¹
 
What Causes Helicobacter Pylori (H-Pylori)?
 
H-Pylori causes are not precisely known. The Helicobacter Pylori bacteria exists worldwide and is associated with unsanitary living conditions where the bacteria is easily passed between infected people through direct contact with saliva, mucus, vomit and fecal matter. ²
 
The majority of H-Pylori causes result from childhood factors. Risk factors of contracting a Helicobacter Pylori infection include: 

• Lack of clean water supply
• Crowded living conditions
• Other infected family members
• Living in developing countries

Helicobacter Pylori (H-Pylori) Symptoms
 
Many people who are infected with the bacterium present few H-Pylori symptoms and many are unaware they’re infected. This is known as “silent” symptoms and may be misdiagnosed as gastritis or peptic ulcers without being aware of the true cause and therefore the correct treatment. ^1,2
 
General H-Pylori symptoms may be: 

• Stomach cramping
• Burning ache in stomach and esophagus
• Abdominal pain that increases with hunger
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight loss
• Bloating
• Continual burping
• Difficulty swallowing
• Blackish stool
• Bloody or blackish vomit that appears like coffee grounds

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Helicobacter Pylori (H-Pylori)
 
H-Pylori natural treatments are very effective in the control and curing of this common and invasive bacteria. Some of the most effective H-Pylori natural treatments include:

• Manuka Honey - Manuka honey is truly one of nature’s superfoods. Pure, genuine Manuka honey is only produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka tree flowers in New Zealand. Manuka honey contains exceptional anti-bacterial properties and works quickly to kill the H-Pylori bacteria.
• Flaxseed Oil - Flaxseed oil is also known as linseed oil. This is a natural remedy with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents that treat peptic ulcers and stomach irritation caused by the H-Pylori bacteria.
• Ginger - Ginger is another of nature’s superfoods with powerful antibacterial qualities. Eating raw ginger is a proven H-Pylori natural treatment that kills the bacteria infection.
• Olive Leaf Extract - Olive Leaf extract has antimicrobial properties that work to combat a wide variety of invasive microorganisms. Olive leaf extract is found to be most active in neutralizing the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria.
• Grapefruit Seed Extract - Grapefruit Seed Extract or GSE is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory that works as an antibiotic to protect the stomach from bacterial infections and helps to kill and prevent the H-Pylori bacteria.
• Coconut Oil - Pure virgin coconut oil (VCO) is processed from the flesh of the palm coconut. VCO contains anti-bacterial agents that work to stop an H-Pylori infection.

References

1. https://medlineplus.gov/helicobacterpyloriinfections.html
2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/h-pylori/basics/definition/con-20030903
3. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/176938-overview
4. http://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hw1531
5. http://www.wellnessresources.com/studies/olive_leaf_extract_inhibits_h._pylori_and_mrsa/