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H Pylori Protocol

“Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abysses nature leads, or you will learn nothing.”   Thomas Huxley, Note please do this and H. Pylori becomes a non problem just as so many "diseases" are

     

"The possibility that this bacterium (H Pylori) may actually protect people against diseases of the esophagus has significant implications. For instance, current antibiotic treatments that eradicate H. pylori from the stomach may have to be reconsidered to ensure that the benefits are not outweighed by any potential harm. To fully understand H. pylori's effects on health, researchers must investigate the complex web of interactions between this remarkable microbe and its hosts. Ultimately, the study of H. pylori may help us understand other bacteria that colonize the human body, as well as the evolutionary processes that allow humans and bacteria to develop such intimate relations with one another."  Doctor Martin Blaser, Professor of Internal Medicine, Chairman of the Department of Medicine NYU, Note diseases of the esophagus are the fastest rising cause of death in the US

 “H. pylori and humans have co-evolved for many thousands of years, and, until very recently, all humans were colonized by these bacteria. This means that H. pylori must be a long-established part of our normal bacterial flora, or "indigenous biota”. Helicobacter pylori may be protective against gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and stomach cardia - a particularly deadly form of cancer.” Doctor Martin Blaser, Professor of Internal Medicine, Chairman of the Department of Medicine NYU

“A dose of vitamin C of 5 grams daily for 4 weeks was found to significantly inhibit H Pylori in one report.”

“In animal studies lactoferrin inhibits pathogenic bacteria growth such as e coli, Staphylococci and H pylori.” Wada et al

“I recommend cranberry for UTI. But if you drink the juice you have to drink a lot. It’s usually easier to munch on the dried berries or take capsules.” James A, Duke, PhD

“Helicobacter pylori was rapidly inactivated by medium-chain monoglycerides and lauric acid (Cocoanut Oil), and there appeared to be very little development of resistance of the organism to the bactericidal effects of these natural  antimicrobials.”  Petschow et al 1996

“It is concluded the bovine lactoferrin has significant antimicrobial activity against Helicobacter species in vitro and in vivo.” Dial et al

“Cranberries may help fight ulcers by preventing H. Pylori, the bacterium implicated in peptic ulcers from adhering to the stomach wall.” Zhang et al

“In vitro studies have shown that cranberry juice also inhibits the adhesion of H. pylori to human gastric mucosa (7). A trial done in China suggests that regular consumption of cranberry juice can suppress H. pylori infection, a major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer (6).” Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

"A component of Cranberries limits the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria to the urethra  to help avoid UTIs and the adhesion of h pylori to the stomach gastric epithelial cells to help avoid ulcers."    Life Extension

“Critical examination of the effectiveness of prescription drugs reveals convincing data that most prescription drugs are not only ineffective but may worsen the condition being treated. Some of these medications appear to be designed to create life-long dependency upon the drug, since drug withdrawal exacerbates symptoms.” Bill Sardi

"In a 1957 double blind study 92% of ulcer patients had completely healed their ulcers after taking 1.6 grams of glutamine a day for a month."   Doctor Nan Fuchs PhD

"Broccoli contains a remarkably potent compound called sulforaphane, that kills off the H. pylori bacteria that cause most ulcers."   Doctor William Douglass MD

“In this study, sulforaphane was able to completely eradicate H. pylori in 8 of 11 laboratory animals that had been infected with the bacterium.”

 “Eating just 2.5 ounces of broccoli sprouts daily had significantly lower levels of H. pylori markers in their stool and breath than those eating alfalfa sprouts. The former also showed less inflammation in the stomach as well.”   Johns Hopkins University

“If you have stomach problems, please consider making broccoli sprouts a staple in your diet. It might keep you from getting reinfected with H. pylori once you are rid of it. It might also lower your stomach inflammation regardless of cause. They're good for anyone with gastritis, ulcer disease, or perhaps even reflux problems.”   Doctor Robert Rowen MD

"Let's put those doses of fructose into perspective. One medium banana contains about 7 grams. A 16-ounce bottle of apple juice contains about 30 grams. A slice of cake contains about 12. One "child-size" 12 ounce cup of Coca-Cola from McDonald's contains 17 grams (as long as you don't get a refill!). One large 32 ounce Coca-Cola contains 47 grams. Your H. pylori will be VERY pleased if you drink one of those, especially if you use it to wash down the white flour bun on your hamburger. Like any organism, H. pylori likes to stay well-fed. Its favorite food is hydrogen gas (H2), and the more it gets, the more it grows. It's not the only bacterium to like H2. Salmonella, of food poisoning fame, requires H2 to become pathogenic. Clostridium bacteria are also associated with elevated H2. H2 is produced by the fermentation of food by bacteria in the digestive tract. It's very small so it diffuses around the body, reaching the stomach lining where it's eagerly gobbled up by H. pylori.”   Sugar, Hydrogen, Bacteria and Maldigestion

     

How to Understand Cancer and Other "Medical Mysteries"

"The more expert—or at least the more educated—a person is, the less likely that person is to see a solution when it is not within the framework in which he or she was taught to think. When a possibility comes up that is ruled out by the accepted framework, an expert—or well-educated individual—is often less likely to see it than an amateur without the confining framework. For example, one naturally prefers to consult a trained doctor than an untrained person about matters of health. But if a new cure happens to be developed that is at variance with accepted concepts, the medical profession is often the last to accept it. This problem has always existed in all professions, but it tends to be accentuated under modern conditions."    Herman Kahn, Nuclear War Strategist, Note you MUST burst through your ingrained propaganda and start to see the Medical Facts and operate on them.

"Virtually NO ONE should be having heart attacks today."   Life Extension, Note one half of us die needlessly from CVD WHY?

“Cancer is not a natural disease for man and is preventable.”   Brian Peskin PhD, Note why are 1/4 of us dying of cancer?

"As a retired physician, I can honestly say that unless you are in a serious accident, Your best chance of living to a ripe old age is to avoid doctors and hospitals and learn nutrition, herbal medicine and other forms of natural medicine [i.e. PREVENTION]. Almost all drugs are toxic and are designed only to treat symptoms and not to cure anyone. Most surgery is unnecessary. In short, our mainstream medical system is hopelessly inept and/or corrupt. the treatment of cancer and degenerative disease is a national scandal. The sooner you learn this, the better off you will be."   Doctor Allan Greenberg on 12/24/2002

You will never see, as in the case of h pylori, a very complex depopulation-weapon, if you are looking at a universe that does not include depopulation-weapons.  

    

Meet Helicobacter Pylori our Friend

“It may be that up to 80% of the overgrown h. pylori is associated with the use of pharmaceutical anti-depressant drugs.”     Doctor Mehmet Oz MD, Note this explains the rise of "problems" with h. pylori coinciding with the exploding use of anti-depressant drugs

“As many as 50 percent of Americans and 90-95 percent of people in some other countries have H. pylori in their systems, but only a small minority of them ever develop ulcers. On the other hand, many ulcer sufferers, especially those with stomach ulcers, are not affected by H. pylori.”   Helicobacter pylori, peptic ulcers and gastritis

Helicobacter Pylori is a microorganism that is found in most people’s stomachs world wide. It is NOT usually a problem unless it OVERGROWS its normal bounds. This usually only happens when you are not eating well OR taking toxic drugs such as anti-depressants. H Pylori is currently being blamed, incorrectly IMO, for 80% of the ulcers in this country by the medical establishment. Often H Pylori is sometimes the cause of “Acid Stomach” as overgrown Helicobacter pylori can cause the body to continuously produce stomach acid (See Stomach Acid Protocol), in order to attempt to kill the excess bacteria. The production of stomach acid normally only occurs when certain food requiring acid is present in your stomach. So is H Pylori often ASSOCIATED with stomach problems? Absolutely but a crappy diet is probably MUCH more CAUSATIVE. H Pylori is much more often ASSOCIATED with an absolutely, totally, normal, disease free and fully functioning stomach.

    

We are not Alone

“H. pylori and humans have co-evolved for many thousands of years, and, until very recently, all humans were colonized by these bacteria. This means that H. pylori must be a long-established part of our normal bacterial flora, or "indigenous biota."   Doctor Martin Blaser MD

To fully understand H. pylori's effects on health, researchers must investigate the complex web of interactions between this remarkable microbe and its hosts. Ultimately, the study of H. pylori may help us understand other bacteria that colonize the human body, as well as the evolutionary processes that allow humans and bacteria to develop such intimate relations with one another."   Doctor Martin Blaser MD, An Endangered Species in the Stomach,  Scientific American

IMO it’s very important to understand H Pylori and many other friendly micro organisms are PART of your body. We are not alone. These friendly micro organisms have lived with and in Homo sapiens for millions of years. Why do you think our bodies allow it? Why does the crocodile allow the sandpiper to fly inside its mouth and eat leaches from between its teeth? You can bet your bottom dollar H Pylori is doing some good things for us.

In many countries, more than half of the population tests positive for H Pylori; including likely the US 100 years ago according to Doctor Martin Blaser, however gastritis and peptic ulcer disease in these countries is much less frequent than in the US. Doctor Blaser links the decline of H. Pylori to acid reflux and obesity; H. Pylori helps regulate appetite and metabolism.

     

H. Pylori is just Another Reason to Push Drugs

Clearly IMO the toxic drug pushing industry has just used poor H. Pylori as another target for its unnecessary and unhealthy toxic drug distribution. The poor deluded public and many doctors just buy right in. Sad.

    

We Don’t get Fooled Again

"A symptom is not generally the problem. A symptom is a reflection of a problem.”   Doctor Bruce Lipton  

How many times must we see this same class of problem before we catch on? Healthy LDL is not a problem; OXIDIZED LDL is a problem. Elevated healthy LDL is not a problem; elevated healthy LDL is a MARKER for a problem. HBP is not the problem; HBP is a SYMPTOM of a problem. Candida is not a problem; OVERGROWN candida is a SYMPTON of a problem.

H Pylori is not a problem. Overgrown H Pylori is a SYMPTOM of a problem.

  

Please Don’t be Fooled Again

This whole corrupt rotten mess is counting on fooling YOU.

    

NO Toxic Drugs Required to Control H. Pylori

“A dose of vitamin C of 5 grams daily for 4 weeks was found to significantly inhibit H Pylori in one report.”

"Emerging research indicates that consuming greater amounts of vitamin K, present in celery, can decrease the risk of developing type II diabetes. The anti-diabetic benefits of celery can also be attributed to its unique ability to fight Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium that leads to a near three-fold increase in the risk of type II diabetes.20 In a study reported in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, researchers identified an anti-microbial compound in celery seeds that is highly effective in blocking the growth of gastric H. pylori.21"   Time to Celebrate Celery 

“Helicobacter pylori was rapidly inactivated by medium-chain monoglycerides and lauric acid (Cocoanut Oil), and there appeared to be very little development of resistance of the organism to the bactericidal effects of these natural  antimicrobials.”  Petschow et al 1996

Broccoli to Control H. Pylori

"Broccoli contains a remarkably potent compound called sulforaphane, that kills off the H. pylori bacteria that cause most ulcers."   Doctor William Douglass MD

“In this study, sulforaphane was able to completely eradicate H. pylori in 8 of 11 laboratory animals that had been infected with the bacterium.”

 “Eating just 2.5 ounces of broccoli sprouts daily had significantly lower levels of H. pylori markers in their stool and breath than those eating alfalfa sprouts. The former also showed less inflammation in the stomach as well.”   Johns Hopkins University

“If you have stomach problems, please consider making broccoli sprouts a staple in your diet. It might keep you from getting reinfected with H. pylori once you are rid of it. It might also lower your stomach inflammation regardless of cause. They're good for anyone with gastritis, ulcer disease, or perhaps even reflux problems.”   Doctor Robert Rowen MD

IMO you do NOT want to take the powerful toxic long term drugs required to totally wipe out your overgrown H Pylori. People who do this OFTEN suffer serious esophageal and  other problems years down the road. Like many internal microorganisms native to the human body H Pylori normally lives in symbiosis with the rest of your body. It has functions we do not understand. To totally wipe it out is not a good idea. You want to return your overgrown H Pylori to its normal symbiotic balance with the rest of your body. Doctor Martin Blaser thinks eliminating h pylori might be causing esophageal disease.  Diseases of the esophagus are the fastest rising cause of death in the US

    

How to control an overgrown H Pylori or keep your H Pylori in balance

     

(See Probiotics Protocol)

More on H Pylori

http://www.siberiantigernaturals.com/pepticulcerfaq.htm

 

 

 

This site was last updated on: 08 June 2013 04:02 PM

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