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H PYLORI INFECTION
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Do You Have the #1 Gut Infection in the World?
Flip a coin and that's the likelihood you are infected right now. Over 50% of the world's population battles this gutsy bug[1] , making it one of the most widespread infections in existence. If you have this bug, you may notice your intestines are occasionally tender and inflamed. This highly contagious bug is called Helicobacter pylori. It is a gram negative bacteria discovered by two Australian doctors in 1982, Barry Marshall and Robin Warren. They not only discovered H pylori, but also proved that Hp infections cause 80% of stomach ulcers. Their discovery revolutionized treatment of ulces - a common, incurable, and sometimes fatal condition at the time. Their groundbreaking research earned them a Nobel Peace prize in 2005.H pylori not only causes ulcers, but affects your health in many ways. It irritates the lining of the stomach, causing inflammation. Chronic H pylori causes permanent damage to the stomach (atrophic gastritis), causing loss of stomach function and poor secretion of stomach acids. When infected, your ability to digest food diminishes over time, meaning you get less and less nourishment from your food. Eradicating H pylori can be an important way to both improve your digestion and maintain your health and vitality as you age. H pylori ability to cause stomach cancer earned it a notorious distinction as the only bacterium recognised as a Grade 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organisation.
Example of how to palpate your stomachDespite feeling hungry, poor acid production in indivduals infected by H pylori reduces appetite. Your stomach may feel bloated and heavy after only a small portion. Appetite is also reduced in Hp (H pylori) infected individuals due to lower ghrelin levels. Ghrelin is known as the hunger hormone. The mechanism of ghrelin suppression is not known however the suppression of ghrelin may not be unique to H pylori. Infection and inflammation of the stomach generally reduces appetite. I.e. you lose your appetite when sick. Leptin, the satiation hormone, is also lower in Hp infected individuals. Thus, while appetite is decreased, so are feeling of fullness after a meal. After eradication of H pylori, ghrelin levels return to normal. [8]
Your esophagus may feel hot & sour even in the absence of acid reflux or heartburn. If you have H pylori, you may have frequent burping and bloating as activity of the bacteria releases carbon dioxide.
Although believed to be transmitted through saliva, vomit or fecal matter (oral-oral and fecal-oral routes), the method of transmission of H pylori is still poorly understood. Sharing drinks, kissing or living with someone who has H pylori may be common ways of catching this disease. Once established, H pylori is hardy and resilient. The infection is generally believed to persist for life unless it is treated.[2] H pylori may spontaneously disappear in the elderly as the stomach's mucosa becomes thinner and inhospitable.[3]
The number of those infected varies by country. Countries with good sanitation have lower rates of infection. Those traveling to developing nations face greater risk of infection. Prevalence also varies by race, age, and socio economic status. In the United States, H pylori affects 60% of Hispanics, 54% of African Americans, and 20% to 29% of Anglo Americans. Kids are also more likely to contract the disease. There are many ways to test for H pylori infection. A blood test for antibodies is a common inexpensive method. However, it shows a positive result for past infections as well as current infections. Stool and breath tests are more reliable for a current infection.
Development of H pylori
The 'H' of H. pylori is short for Helicobacter. Helico means spiral. H. pylori's spiral shape helps it burrow into the mucus layer coating the stomach, where it is protected from immune cells and lethal stomach acids. There, H. pylori uses its threadlike tendrils to attach itself close to the stomach lining, where it enjoys a relatively neutral pH environment. Adherence to the stomach wall also protects the bacteria from being flushed away by peristalsis or mucus turnover.[5] In people producing large amounts of acids, H pylori avoids the acid-producing parietal cells of the upper stomach and instead colonizes the pyloric antrum (exit of the stomach). In those with less acid, H. pylori colonizes the entire stomach.[6] Occasionally, H. pylori burrows inside the cells of the lining itself, where it is impervious to antimicrobials.[7]
To borrow into the mucosa, it also releases chemicals that degrade the mucus gel structure, effectively liquefying the protective mucus layer of the stomach. The degradation of mucus exposes gastric tissue to caustic acids. These acids, ammonia, as well as other oxidising waste products produced by H pylori cause inflammation of gastric tissue (gastritis), erosion (ulcers) and damage to DNA, leading to increased risk of stomach cancer. Inflammation is present in all individuals with H. pylori infections, even patients without symptoms. Chronic gastritis may result in loss of acid-producing cells and reduced stomach function (atrophic gastritis).
Potential Benefits of H pylori Infection
Many doctors believe that testing and treatment of H pylori is not necessary unless symptoms are present. This is because Hp infected individuals have lower rates of asthma, food allergies and IBD. This is due to the fact that H pylori colonizes the stomach mucosa, not the stomach itself. Since the immune system recognizes that H pylori is not an invader, the immune system 'backs off' so to speak. The voluntary retreat of the immune system is adaptive, otherwise everyone would have some form of inflammatory bowel disease simply due to the large number of bacteria present in the intestines. Instead, the body simply suppresses this response to bacteria that colonize the GI.
Specifically, H pylori has been shown to protect against inflammation from Shigella and Salmonella attacks as well as inflammatory bowel diseases in general.[9] Salmonella is a potentially fatal disease that was responsible for the fall of Athens and the rise of Sparta. Thus, having a H pylori infection may be a selective advantage. Other organisms in the gut were found to dampen inflammation caused by H pylori. The presence of C difficile, for example, was shown to reduce H pylori related inflammation in mice.
Treatment of H pylori
Doctors may recommend bismuth salts (such as Pepto Bismol ?), yogurt or probiotics containing lactobacillus, and herbs to enhance the effect of the antibiotics and aid in eradication.[10] Bismuth salts have been used for over three centuries to cure various forms of dyspepsia due to their antimicrobial action and ability to soothe & coat the stomach. Although bismuth salts may suppress an active H pylori infection, cure rates are low.
The presence of infection in the gut causes buildup of free radicals released by the immune system to combat the bacteria. Antioxidant supplements are thus supportive for individuals with H pylori infection. One such antioxidant is vitamin C, naturally found in many berries as well as the ayurvedic herb amalaki. Vitamin C levels were found to be significantly lower in individuals with H pylori infection. Improving vitamin C levels led to eradication of H pylori in 30% of cases[11] ,[12] .
Antimicrobials such as ginger, cinnamon, garlic, oregano & turmeric can inhibit H pylori growth. Antimicrobial herbs are especially useful if they are anti-inflammatories as well, such as barberry, turmeric, fresh ginger, and cinnamon. Cinnamon extract also interferes with H pylori's ability to use urea for protection against stomach acids. Fresh ginger also promotes regeneration of the protective mucus layer[13] . Licorice root may be soothing and cooling. Green tea has been shown to block adhesion of H pylori to the stomach lining.
A Japanese study suggests that broccoli sprouts can reduce the presence of H pylori antigenin stool tests by 40%, indicating reduced presence of infection. The use of broccoli sprouts over mature heads is preferred because sprouts are higher in sulfurophane, an anti-bacterial compound believed to be behind the results. However, stool antigen returned to pre-treatments levels within 8 weeks.[14]
From bismuth salts, to broccoli, most supplements reduce H pylori infection, inflammation, and ulcers only, but have not been proven in scientific studies as a reliable method for eradication. I.e. the infection returns after the supplement is stopped. Furthermore, many alternative therapies showed promising results in vitro (meaning in a test tube) but these results did not transfer over to in vivo (meaning in a live person) studies.[15] Numerous website make wild claims about the effectiveness of alternative therapies based up these in vitro studies. Given the increasing resistance of H pylori to antibiotics, these alternative therapies may be helpful to quell infection long enough for an ulcer to heal. Additionally, these therapies may possibly be used in conjunction with antibiotics to improve eradication rates.
Additionally, avoid the following when you have an H pylori infection
| Digestive Irritants | Avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods because they are digestive irritants. |
| Stress | Avoid stress because it increases acid levels in the stomach. |
| Aromatic | Aromatic herbs are herbs that emit a strong aroma, such as mint. Aromatics destroy the stomach mucus lining - potentially exposing the stomach to further irritation. |
| NSAIDS | Use acetominophens instead as NSAIDS may increase risk of ulcers. |
| Sugary foods / fructose | Even though sweet taste is soothing to the stomach, sweet taste also feeds bacteria. |
When attempting to eradicate or minimize presence of H pylori, the following may be useful. Consult your doctor to find out which therapies are best for you.
| Anti-inflammatories | There are a number of anti-inflammatory herbs that also have one of more of the below properties. |
| Antimicrobial | Yes, antimicrobial herbs can help, especially those that can survive the low pH of the stomach. |
| Astringents | Yes, helps reduce inflammation. |
| Easy to Digest | Yes - especially when atrophic gastritis present |
| Antioxidants | Yes - helps reduce inflammation. Research shows vitamin C supplements are helpful. |
| Probiotics | Probiotics can compete with H pylori. Bifidobacteria is especially useful against gastritis. |
| Demulcent | Demulcents include slimy foods like oatmeal and okra. These can soothes the stomach and rebuild the mucosa. The additional mucus may allow h pylori to survive more easily. Suggestion: Mix demulcents with antimicrobials such as coconut oil & turmeric when taking. |
An Ayurvedic diet consistent with the constitution of the client reduces stress on the digestive system and may improve the efficiency of herbs used, as well as efficacy of antibiotics. The client should follow all of the rules of maintain optimum digestive during the treatment.
Specific foods not mentioned with beneficial properties include:
| Pomegranate Juice | Astringent, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion |
| Coconut Oil | Antimicrobial, soothes inflammation |
| Blueberry, strawberry, etc. | High antioxidant |
| Other cruciferous vegetables | Like broccoli, these contain sulfurophane. |
| Hibiscus | Astringent, anti-inflammatory |
| Cilantro | A cooling digestive useful for GI inflammation |
| Kale, Endive | A bitter vegetable which may cool inflammation |
| Aloe vera gel | Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial |
| Honeydew, Cabbage Juice, Pear Juice | Cooling, soothing anti-inflammatories |
Herb Formula for H Pylori
| 5 | Amalaki | Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory |
| 1 | Shatavari | Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial |
| 1 | Neem | Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial |
| 1 | Vidanga | antimicrobial |
| 1 | Cinnamon | Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, digestive |
| 1 | Green Tea | Reduces adherence |
| 1 | Licorice Root | Soothes stomach |
| 1 | Avipattikar Churna | Digestive |
Alternative Herbs:
To licorice root: Marshmallow Root 1 - Soothes stomach
To neem: Barberry 1 - Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Take 1 tsp in warm water, aloe vera, and wedge of lime 3x/day. If Aloe vera irritates take with pomegranate juice & lime only.
Recipe for H Pylori
| 1lb | Broccoli |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| ? tsp | Cinnamon |
| ? tsp | Turmeric |
| 1 Tbsp | Coconut Oil |
Cover broccoli with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Meanwhile, mix turmeric and cinnamon with several drops of water to form a paste. Sautee chopped garlic in coconut oil. Add spice paste and continue frying for 10 seconds. Deglaze pan with a cup of water from broccoli and pour into pot. Continue simmering until broccoli is soft. Serve with rice and a protein source.
Conclusion
[1] Pounder RE, Ng D (1995). "The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in different countries". Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. 9 (Suppl 2): 33 - 9. PMID 8547526
[2] Brown LM (2000). "Helicobacter pylori: epidemiology and routes of transmission" (PDF). Epidemiol Rev 22 (2): 283 - 97. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a018040. PMID 11218379.
[3] Goodman KJ, O'rourke K, Day RS, Wang C, Nurgalieva Z, Phillips CV, Aragaki C, Campos A, de la Rosa JM (December 2005). "Dynamics of Helicobacter pylori infection in a US-Mexico cohort during the first two years of life". Int J Epidemiol 34 (6): 1348 - 55. doi:10.1093/ije/dyi152. PMID 16076858.
[4] Scientists discover how helicobacter survives gastric acid. Abi Berger (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1117475)
[5] The Role of Helicobacter pylori Outer Membrane Proteins in Adherence and Pathogenesis - Monica Oleastro 1 and Armelle M?nard 2,3,* -https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/2/3/1110
[6] Kusters JG, van Vliet AH, Kuipers EJ (July 2006). "Pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori Infection". Clin Microbiol Rev 19 (3): 449 - 90. doi:10.1128/CMR.00054-05. PMC 1539101. PMID 16847081.
[7] "Helicobacter pylori: an invading microorganism? A review". FEMS Immunol. Med. Microbiol. 36 (3): 117 - 26. doi:10.1016/S0928-8244(03)00020-8. PMID 12738380.
[8] Leptin and Ghrelin in Relation to Helicobacter pylori Status in Adult Males. Jatin Roper, Fritz Francois, Peter L. Shue, Michelle S. Mourad, Zhiheng Pei, Asalia Z. Olivares de Perez, Guillermo I. Perez-Perez, Chi-Hong Tseng, and Martin J. Blaser. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2435636)
[9] Prior Helicobacter pylori infection ameliorates Salmonella typhimurium-induced colitis: mucosal crosstalk between stomach and distal intestine. Higgins PD1, Johnson LA, Luther J, Zhang M, Sauder KL, Blanco LP, Kao JY. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21560200)
[10] Wang KY, Li SN, Liu CS, Perng DS, Su YC, Wu DC, Jan CM, Lai CH, Wang TN, Wang WM (September 2004). "Effects of ingesting Lactobacillus- and Bifidobacterium-containing yogurt in subjects with colonized Helicobacter pylori" (PDF). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 80 (3): 737 - 41. PMID 15321816.
[11] Effects of high dose vitamin C treatment on Helicobacter pylori infection and total vitamin C concentration in gastric juice. Jarosz M1, Dzieniszewski J, Dabrowska-Ufniarz E, Wartanowicz M, Ziemlanski S, Reed PI. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9926292 )
[12] Nontraditional therapies to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. Morris O Makobongo, Jeremy J. Gilbreath, D. Scott Merrell (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261221943_Nontraditional_therapies_to_treat_Helicobacter_pylori_infection )
[13] Mahady et al., 2005; Nanjundaiah et al., 2011; Haniadka et al., 2013
[14] Gutsy Germs Succumb to Baby Broccoli (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/Gutsy_Germs_Succumb_to_Baby_Broccoli)
[15] Exploring alternative treatments for Helicobacter pylori infection. Guadalupe Ayala, Wendy Itzel Escobedo-Hinojosa, Carlos Felipe de la Cruz-Herrera, and Irma Romero (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3925854)
Disclaimer: 'H pylori infection' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA?
Are you wondering what Ayurveda is and how to use it for 'H pylori infection' and health in general?
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REBALANCE YOUR BODY WITH DIET, LIFESTYLE & HERBS HAVING THESE QUALITIES
Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using gunas. Gunas are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'H pylori infection', you should select foods with the following qualities (gunas). Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance. For best results, get a one on one consultation.QUALITIES THAT USUALLY CORRECT IMBALANCES
RELATED TO H PYLORI INFECTION
| GUNA | FOODS TO FAVOR | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
|---|---|---|
| EASY | EASY INGREDIENTS EASY RECIPES |  Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you need to increase Easy to digest foods |
| COLD | COLD INGREDIENTS COLD RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna |
| BITTER | BITTER INGREDIENTS BITTER RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste |
| ASTRINGENT | ASTRINGENT INGREDIENTS ASTRINGENT RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste |
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FAVOR HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Ingredient and herbs each have unique effects on the various organs of your body. Herbalists study these effects and categorize them, so it is easy to identify which foods and herbs are most helpful for your unique body type. Click on the medicinal properties below to learn more about them, and to figure out which recipes, ingredients and products will be a good match for you. Individual results will vary depending upon the root cause of your imbalance.The following medicinal properties are useful for a general case of 'H pylori infection'. You must independently verify whether these medicinal properties address the root causes of your case of H pylori infection.DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The best way to do this is with a one on one consultation.
DIET TO BALANCE 'H PYLORI INFECTION'
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SPECIALITY FORMULAS, AYURVEDIC HERBS, & NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR H PYLORI INFECTION
We've specially chosen these products because of their potential for healing imbalances associated with 'H pylori infection'. Choose a product from this list that also matches your imbalanced doshas and qualities, to ensure a good fit. Please review these products to determine which are right for you. Before making any changes to your health and wellness routine, please check with your medical doctor.
REMOVE THE CAUSES OF YOUR IMBALANCE
With H pylori infection, one or more of the following doshas and qualities may be aggravated. If you have an imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda recommends avoiding foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate that quality and/or dosha. These imbalanced doshas and qualities will need to be brought back into balance before this condition can be healed. Click on the quality to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be avoided. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda would generally recommend avoiding foods and lifestyle habits with that quality.H PYLORI INFECTION USUALLY MEANS THESE
DOSHAS & QUALITIES ARE AGGRAVATED 
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms.
Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances, showing you where your body is weak.
Specifically, they reveal the doshas & qualities that may have become aggravated.
If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms,
it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances, showing you where your body is weak. Specifically, they reveal the doshas & qualities that may have become aggravated. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
| GUNA | FOODS TO AVOID | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
|---|---|---|
| TOXIC | AVOID THESE TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE H PYLORI INFECTION | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna |
| HOT | AVOID THESE HOT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE H PYLORI INFECTION | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna |
| DRY | AVOID THESE DRY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE H PYLORI INFECTION | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna |
| DIFFICULT | AVOID THESE DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE H PYLORI INFECTION | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods |
| PUNGENT | AVOID THESE PUNGENT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE H PYLORI INFECTION | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pungent' taste |
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STAGE OF DISEASE: 3 - ATTACKING TISSUE
If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.HOW AYURVEDA WORKS
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU?WHY IS AYURVEDA THE RIGHT SOLUTION?
Ayurveda strengthens the body, in addition to addressing the disorder. It take a holistic, systemic approach, instead of myopically focusing on the disorder in question. Ayurveda shows a person how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using materials from home, so they can optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing with an exceptional focus on digestion.HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?
Ayurveda works by first discerning your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda works by analyzing the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of gunas / quali- ties. For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food in relation to qualities (gunas). By eating an optimal diet that balances your gunas, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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About the Author
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.
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