Gastritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach. Gastritis may be acute or chronic and is often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. According to a study published in African Health Sciences, Helicobacter pylori infection accounts for 70-90 percent of the cases of atrophic gastritis in Africa.
Other causes of gastritis include excessive use of NSAID pain-relieving drugs, prolonged periods of physical or emotional stress, excessive alcohol intake, radiation treatment or exposure, food poisoning or trauma to the digestive tract.
Oftentimes, those with gastritis are asymptomatic. That is, they don’t experience any tell-tale symptoms of the condition until it progresses to a certain point or becomes chronic.
Symptoms of chronic gastritis may include gripping or gnawing pain in the gut, abdominal pain, bloating, burping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
5 Natural Gastritis Treatments
1. Dietary Changes
If you’re eating a lot of junk food, this will worsen your gastritis. Slowly wean off the highly-processed foods and indulge in more healing fare. Organic fruits and vegetables, beans, grass-fed beef, poultry, wild-caught fish, plain yogurt, butter, and coconut oil all provide the nourishment your body needs to heal. It is also advisable to avoid very spicy foods and caffeine if you have gastritis.
Organic fruits and vegetables, beans, grass-fed beef, poultry, wild-caught fish, plain yogurt, butter, and coconut oil all provide the nourishment your body needs to heal.
2. Mastic Gum Extract
Mastic gum is a resinous extract from thePistacialentiscustree, which is native to the Mediterranean islands. It has been shown to kill H. pylori infection while reducing inflammation in the gut.
3. Probiotics
A high-quality probiotic supplement can help re-seed your damaged gut with friendly bacteria that kill off H. pylori infection. Probiotics also help you better digest and absorb the nutrients from food and can help give your immune system a much-needed boost.
4. Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is a demulcent herb that has been shown to heal inflammation and protect against the development of ulcers. It can be taken in chewable or capsule form. When chewed as a gum, it stimulates a substance called secretin, which coats and protects the lining of your stomach.
5. Lion’s Mane Medicinal Mushrooms
According to a study published by theInternational Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, Lions Mane Mushroom have been shown to inhibit H. pylori growth and support healthy immunity. Medicinal mushrooms are also naturally adaptogenic, meaning they help the body cope with long periods of physical or mental stress.
Gastritis can be an uncomfortable condition to live with. The natural treatments mentioned above can help heal gastritis at its source.
Resources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3645097/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23557368
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