The Importance Of Diet If You Have H Pylori

One of the biggest problems we face when we are diagnosed with digestive infections is the fact that the infection - whether it is a bacterium like H pylori, a parasite such as Blastocystis or Giardia, or a fungal overgrowth as in Candida  - is probably not the only cause of the symptoms we experience.

It is extremely common for people to have food sensitivites to the foods they are eating every day and I can absolutely guarantee with 100% confidence that at least 70% of you reading this post will have problems with common foods that you are eating.

I receive many emails back from customers who have purchased my Overcoming H pylori Naturally e-book stating that they experience significant improvement in their symptoms (e.g. heartburn, constipation, bloating, gas, headaches, skin conditions, headaches, anxiety & depression) simply by cutting out certain foods from their diet.

They are amazed that their symptoms improve even though they have not taken any antibiotics or herbs to kill H pylori. In fact I have been able to get better results with clients inside 2 weeks than their doctors have in 2 years simply by helping them adjust their diet!

Foods containing gluten, cow’s milk, soy, sugar and sometimes eggs, beef, citrus and other foods can have a profound effect on the way you feel. The problem is that dietary changes do not make pharmaceutical companies any money and so these simple principles are not taught in medical school (well, they are, but usually for 1-2 days out of a 5-7 year degree!).

So what can you do to make sure that you are not eating foods that may aggravate your problem?

First, you should cut out as much processed food as you can. Anything that comes in a packet with an ingredients list should be thrown out.

Second, you must drink pure water and pure water only. Not cordials, fruit juice, coke, pepsi, fanta, sprite, tea and coffee. Herbal teas can be ok. Freshly squeezed fruit & veggie juice (NOT store bought) is also ok.

Third, you need to eliminate the foods that most commonly cause reactions in the gut. There is a very detailed discussion on this area in Overcoming H pylori Naturally. It is not as easy as it sounds to do this because you may be eating some of these foods up to five times a day.  However, this is one of the most important things people can do in order to reduce symptoms.

Once you have taken these three steps I will be amazed if you do not feel much better.

After making the dietary changes, you can then address the H pylori using herbs or antibiotics. The effect of these cleanses will be much greater if you have worked on the key issue of diet first.

You can also weaken the H pylori by using foods that have been scientifically shown to kill the bacteria. These include garlic, cranberry and some vegetable oils. Again, there is a detailed list of “anti-H pylori” foods in Overcoming H pylori Naturally.

I hope this post has helped you. Remember that eating is something most of us do 3-5 times per day. If we do it well, it will sustain us, make us feel great and keep us free from disease. If we do it wrong (which most people do) it will make us ill.

Blessings,

Dave Hompes

info@davehompes.com