Guest guest Posted October 5, 2002 Report Share Posted October 5, 2002 JoAnn Guest Hi, Have you seen any thing that discusses in detail which cayennes are best in other terms than heat units. One seller at least claimed that his was the only " best " form of Cayenne. Then on another topic have you seen any natural remedies for acid reflux or GER --I will be looking on Google for this one. Lorenzo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.393 / Virus Database: 223 - Release 9/30/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 Gettingwell, " Lorenzo " <lorenzo1@w...> wrote: > JoAnn Guest > > Hi, > > Have you seen any thing that discusses in detail which cayennes are best in > other terms than heat units. > > One seller at least claimed that his was the only " best " form of Cayenne. > > Then on another topic have you seen any natural remedies for acid reflux > or GER --I will be looking on Google for this one. > > Lorenzo Evening Lorenzo, Here is something I compiled on acid reflux for one of my other groups. This should help. As for the capsicum I'll have to get back with you on that one. Cheers, JoAnn Natural Rx for Stomach Pain- Relief for H.pylori JoAnn Guest May 01, 2002 09:09 PDT Natural Rx for Stomach Pain In the stomach, muscular contractions thoroughly mix foods with hydrochloric acid. Stomach acid-powerful enough to strip paint-is a vital part of good digestion. A thick mucous layer protects the stomach walls from harm as the acid kills bacteria and parasites and frees up minerals and the B vitamins so that they can be absorbed in the small intestine. If sufficient stomach acid isn't produced, digestion suffers. The passage of food out of the stomach into the small intestine is delayed, which can lead to heartburn as the stomach pushes food mixed with acid back into the esophagus. Burning is caused by acid coming in contact with the lining of the esophagus, which isn't protected by a mucous layer like the stomach is. Before You " Take Two for Relief of Stomach Pain, " Read on Contrary to what the huge drug companies that make antacids and H2 blocker drugs say, excessive acid production is almost never the reason for heartburn, acid digestion or ulcers. In fact, it is now estimated that up to one-third of all bleeding ulcers are CAUSED by taking NSAID drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Antacids and H2 blockers alleviate symptoms for a short while by buffering acid and decreasing acid secretion, but can actually aggravate the underlying problem; too little acid in the stomach. With chronic use of these medications, digestion is compromised and decreased absorption of some vitamins and minerals can result. Once the food finally makes its way into the intestines, it isn't broken down enough to be properly absorbed. A few years ago, if you asked your physician what causes ulcers, he or she would promptly reply that too much stomach acid was to blame. Now we know that a spiral-shaped bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori for short) is the primary culprit. It suppresses acid production and creates holes in the stomach's protective mucous layer, allowing acid to seep through and burn holes in the delicate tissue underneath. An H. pylori infection can also cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Natural Alternatives to Ulcer Drugs The bacteria H.pylori is found in 90 percent of duodenal ulcer and 70 percent of stomach ulcer patients. This bacteria increases your risk of insufficient acid secretion (atrophic gastritis), ulcer and stomach cancer. Your doctor can give you a helicobacter pylori IgG antibody blood test to see if this nasty little bacteria is at the root of your problem. If it is, you'll be put on a course of antibiotics and a bismuth preparation (you know it as Pepto-Bismol) for a week. Quick eradication of H.pylori is important for healing of ulcers. There are some herbal remedies you can try first, however, if you want to avoid antibiotics. Licorice extract (deglycyrrhizinated licorice or DGL) is a wonderful herbal healing aid for ulcers. It increases the production of protective mucus in the stomach. Use 300 mg four to six times a day. Unripe bananas also has anti-ulcer effects, as do the herbs slippery elm (take 200 mg four to six times a day) and the juice of raw cabbage. You can buy extract of unripe plantain banana (take 150 mg four to six times a day). If you have any type of ulcer, be sure to eliminate gastrointestinal irritants, such as tobacco, NSAIDS, coffee and alcohol. Once your ulcer has healed, keep the gastrointestinal irritants out of your diet, and try taking steps to enhance your body's secretion of digestive acids and enzymes to prevent a recurrence. Alternatives to Heartburn Drugs If you have chronic heartburn you probably know what triggers it. If you don't, here are the most common culprits; low stomach acid; overeating; too much fat and/or fried food, processed meats with nitrates or nitrites in them; too much sugar, alcohol, chocolate; drugs, stress, obesity and pregnancy. Eating a balanced diet of unprocessed, organic whole foods is your foundation for a healthy stomach. Eat an organic green salad or raw organic vegetables at least once a day. Sprouted legumes and seeds are excellent sources of enzymes. To help increase stomach acid, you can drink a glass or room temperature water a half-hour before eating. If that doesn't help, you can add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. If neither of these solutions work, try taking a betaine hydrochloride supplement (HCI) with your meal. Follow the directions on the bottle, starting with the smallest dose and increasing it if needed. Do not take HCI supplements when you have an ulcer. Since stomach acid production declines as we age, HCI supplementation can be a good anti-aging strategy. Natural heartburn therapies include deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract or DGI. Try one or two 380 mg tablets on an empty stomach, three to four times a day. A glass of room temperature water, raw cabbage or potato juice (organic) or herbal teas, (lukewarm, no lemon) can bring quick relief. Fresh organic papaya or banana can help as well. If you do need to lower your stomach acidity you can use a form of organic sulfur called MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) in supplement form, 1,000 mg daily. Remember, your stomach acid is one of your front line defenses against harmful bacteria. Suppress it and the rest of your systems have to work overtime to protect you from the resulting viruses and parasites. Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D is a best-selling author in the field of health and nutrition. This excerpt is from his latest book, Prescription Alternatives, co-authored with Virginia Hopkins. Acid Stomach, What to eat and what to avoid If you have an acid stomach, try one half cup of cooked rice as an antacid, suggests Ara H. DerMarderosian. Ph.D., professor of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Rice is a complex carbohydrate that ties up excess stomach acid and is particularly easy on the stomach. Other studies have found that dried beans, particularly white and red beans in modest amounts tend to neutralize stomach acid. Organic Tofu (soybean curd) got high marks in combating stomach acid, according to research. Other complex carbohydrate foods, like whole-grain organic breads, can also help calm acid stomach, says Dr. DerMarderosian. But don't go overboard, be cautious. Eating too much of any food stimulates the stomach to produce more acid, needed for digestion. In contrast, there are beverages to avoid if you are bothered by acid stomach. All have the wicked ability to stimulate the production of stomach acid, according to tests: beer, wine, milk, coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated) tea with caffeine,7-up, coca-cola. Worst of all, according to German studies, is beer. Drinking beer nearly doubled stomach acid within an hour. Milk is deceptive, it may seem to ease stomach pain, but it actually has a rebound action, encouraging secretion of more stomach acid. Taken from: " Food, Your Miracle Medicine " " How food can prevent and cure over 100 symptoms and problems " by, Jean Carper Bestselling author of " The Food Pharmacy " In his book " The Green Pharmacy " , James A Duke Ph.D....formerly with the USDA as a botanist specializing in medicinal plants who has been named the " World's foremost authority on healing herbs " , has some good advice. In Dr. Dukes own words…. After my USDA colleague persuaded me to explore ginger's anti-angina benefits, I read that it was endorsed for heart attack prevention in " Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder drug " , by New England herbalist Paul Schulick. He notes that an Israeli cardiology clinic now recommends a daily half-teaspoon of powdered ginger. It seems that ginger is an antioxidant that offers the blood vessels some protection against the damage caused by cholesterol. Ginger also boosts the strength of heart muscle tissue, similar to the medication digitalis. If I had angina, I would take ginger regularly and use it in cooking! Ginger contains zingibain, a special kind of proteolytic enzyme that has the ability to chemically break down protein. Adolph's meat tenderizer works because it contains this kind of enzyme. Proteolytic enzymes, of which there are several besides zingibain, also play an additional role in controlling autoimmune diseases. They help reduce blood levels of compounds known as immune complexes, high levels of which activate the immune system to attack the body itself, ultimately leading to tissue damage. Paul Schulick suggests that zingibain, which comprises as much as 2 percent of fresh ginger root, is as powerful an enzyme as the bromelain in pineapple or the papain in papaya. He insists that ginger is one of nature's richest sources of proteolytic enzymes, containing approximately 180 times more than the papaya plant! A spoonful of honey helps the swelling go down (Filed: 27/08/2002) But new research shows that drinking four tablespoons of honey in water improves blood antioxidants, which helps to prevent narrowing of the arteries. Weight for weight, honey contains about the same amount of antioxidants as spinach and a similar range to that in apples, bananas, oranges and strawberries. Honey: good for heart and sole The findings are the latest in a long list of benefits of honey, including the treatment of acne, burns and gastric ulcers. It is being used in some British hospitals – among them the Royal Free in north London - for persistent wounds, including those infected with the superbug MRSA. " It is generally accepted that honey is a respectable therapeutic agent, and there is a rapidly increasing use by clinicians, as well as the general public, " says Dr Peter Molan of the University of Waikato, New Zealand, who is a leading authority on the healing properties of honey. The substance has been used medicinally for at least 2,000 years - Aristotle referred to pale honey as being " good as a salve for sore eyes and wounds " - but it is only recently that its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have been fully documented. The hydrogen peroxide produced by enzymes in honey is the main active ingredient, although the manuka variety from New Zealand and the jellybush from Australia contain other useful phytochemicals. Dr Molan cites nearly 70 research papers covering gastro-enteritis, peptic ulcers (honey kills the bacteria Heliobacter pylori that causes the ulcer) and eye conditions. But by far the commonest therapeutic use is for skin problems and wounds. In one study, 59 cases of wounds and skin ulcers that had failed to respond to conventional treatment for up to two years became sterile and odourless within a week after honey was applied. In another trial, patients given a daily application of honey recovered more quickly from necrotising fasciitis - the " flesh- eating bug " – than those treated with surgery and antibiotics. JoAnn Guest angelpri- Friendsforhea- http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html theaimcompanies " Health is not a Medical Issue " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 This was an excellent article JoAnn, thank you - I am going to be taking up a lot of the suggestions in this, although I do have a ginger supplement and cook regularly with ginger, I will now ensure that I use more of it and take 1 ginger capsule with every meal. Thanks again. Marianne > Natural Rx for Stomach Pain- > Relief for H.pylori > JoAnn Guest > May 01, 2002 09:09 PDT > > Natural Rx for Stomach Pain > > In the stomach, muscular contractions thoroughly mix foods with > hydrochloric acid. > Stomach acid-powerful enough to strip paint-is a > vital part of good digestion. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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