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Natural ways to relieve ulcers at home

Ulcers are sores that can affect any part of the body with stomach. When the acid irritates the lining of the stomach, one gets stomach ulcers.
Stomach ulcers(HSTV)
Stomach ulcers(HSTV)

Long term use of some medication and infection by the H pylori bacteria are also major causes of ulcers. To relieve the symptoms of stomach ulcers, here are some natural remedies you can try:

1. Honey

For many years, honey has been used to speed up the healing process of wounds. Some studies also show that it actually helps in getting rid of stomach ulcers.

2. Yogurt

Yogurt and other fermented foods such as fermented milk have probiotics which helps relieve the symptoms. Although probiotics cannot completely eliminate the bacteria, they reduce the bacteria cause by H. pylori.

3. Garlic

Garlic is one of the most effective natural remedies on this planet. Its microbial properties help in preventing as well as treating ulcers. If you can, chewing two cloves of garlic per day controls the H. pylori bacteria levels in your gut.

4. Cabbage

Cabbage may not be your best choice but it has ulcers healing abilities. It protects the wall of the stomach and intestines from the acids and bacteria that cause ulcers.

5. Ginger

Ginger is another wonder spice. Studies done in animals proved that ginger helps in prevention and treatment of ulcers.

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