Episode 274: H. Pylori and Upper GI Health

Are you dealing with nausea, heartburn, reflux or upper gut drama? It could be H. Pylori, a very common bacterial infection that affects upwards of 50% of the global population. Though common, left untreated H. Pylori can be serious, driving peptic ulcers as well as progression into stomach cancer. Tune in to hear us cover diagnosis and conventional treatment as well as functional medicine approaches, supplements and food-as-medicine solutions.

In this episode, we break down the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis of H. Pylori and why you should pay attention to what your gut is telling you! This bacteria is particularly contagious and can affect the entire household as well as be passed back and forth between family members. Learn how you can use natural compounds to prevent and treat infection, from sulforaphane to berberine to oil of oregano and beyond and how to approach gut healing from the root cause. 

Also in this episode: 

12 Week Keto Meal Plan Presale - just $36!

Women’s Wellness Retreat - watch the trailer here!

What is H. Pylori?

Symptoms of Concern

Risk Factors

H pylori: Treatment for the patient only or the whole family?

Testing for H. Pylori

Comprehensive Stool Test (note, email to request $110 H. Pylori add on after purchase)

Conventional Approach to Treatment

Episode 198: So You’re on an Antibiotic 

Functional Approach to Heartburn & Reflux

Digestaid

GI Lining Support

Kuzu Root Starch

Probiotic Challenge

Melatonin StudySleep Support

Beneficial Compounds for H. Pylori

SulforaphaneDietary sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts reduce colonization and attenuate gastritis in Helicobacter pylori-infected mice and humans

Sulforaphane inhibits extracellular, intracellular, and antibiotic-resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori and prevents benzo[a]pyrene-induced stomach tumors

Berberine & BarberryBerberine containing quadruple therapy for initial Helicobacter pylori eradication

In Vitro Anti-Helicobacter pylori Activity of Berberine and Barberry Extracts: A Preliminary Report

Oregano, Thyme & Lemon BalmInhibition of Helicobacter pylori and Associated Urease by Oregano and Cranberry Phytochemical Synergies

Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Activities of Shoya Powder and Essential Oils of Thymus Vulgaris and Eucalyptus Globulus

The Effects of Methanolic Extract of Melissa officinalis on Experimental Gastric Ulcers in Rats

Vitamin CEffects of high dose vitamin C treatment on Helicobacter pylori infection and total vitamin C concentration in gastric juice

Vitamin C: A Preventative, Therapeutic Agent Against Helicobacter pylori

WormwoodAnti-Helicobacter pylori potential of artemisinin and its derivatives

TurmericEffects of curcumin on Helicobacter pylori infection

WalnutWalnut polyphenol extracts inhibit Helicobacter pylori-induced STAT3Tyr705 phosphorylation through activation of PPAR-γ and SOCS1 induction

Green Tea

Honey

Olive Oil

H. Pylori ProtocolBroccoDetox 2 twice daily

Berberine Boost at 4/day 

Herbal Immune at 3/day 

GI Clean up 1 at rise, 1 at bed

Ultimate Detox 2 at rise, 2 at bed (or swap for detox pack)

Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic 1 at bed 

Weeks 1-2.5 GI reset 2 at breakfast, 2 at midday no food  

When GI Reset is done, At weeks 2.5-6 take additional 4g vitamin C from Bio-C Plus 

Ongoing for prevention: BroccoDetox 1 twice daily with food (at least 1 year of use)

Bio-C Plus 1 twice daily with food (at least 6 months of use)

GI Lining support 1 scoop at bed (at least 6 months use)

Super Turmeric 1 twice daily with food (Ok to bring down to 1/day post cleanse)

Digestaid prior to meals to support optimal breakdown of foods and HCl- levels

Additional SupportOral Rinse

Colloidal Sliver Spray

Xlear Nasal Spray

Household Prevention (for kids)MultiAvail Kids

KidsBioic

Bio-C Plus in raw honey 2 tsp daily

Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic (opened)

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