hello summer,a good alterative for H-P is Mastic Gum,check it out on search engine,good luck.jeanette

Hi Summer...it's good to hear from you, it's been a while. Unfortunately I don't know anything about H-P...but I bet PTree does. Also, I know that the big toe numbness means something in Chinese medicine...maybe PTree will know that too!

Sorry I can't help...but it's good to hear from you! I wish you well, and am sending you good healing energy...

Tracey

Hi again...Summer do you have the symptoms for H-P? I don't remember you talking about ulcer-like conditions, but I could be wrong. I remember constipation being the problem. Hmmmm. I read something that said that HP creates an acid situation in the stomach...which means that you should really concentrate on eating leafy greens, vegetables and fruits. I'm sure there is a better way than taking Antibiotics ....

T

Do you have an ulcer or experience pain or burning in your stomach?...I hope they didn't tell you that this was the cause of your constipation! H. pylori can lead to ulcers...frankly I don't know how effective herbal treatments are for it and Antibiotic treatment has a good success rate. If you take the Antibiotics just make sure that you use extra probiotics during the treatment. If you DON'T have an ulcer or stomach discomfort you might want to try using betaine HCL with meals...this is stomach acid and helps to kill bacteria and parasites. It will irritate an already-formed ulcer, though...start using it once it's healed. There are several things which can help heal the mucosal lining...aloe juice, deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm, marshmallow root, green drinks/juices, and glutamine. Fresh cabbage juice is very healing for stomach conditions. And make sure to avoid coffee, alcohol, cigarettes and pain meds....and antacids once an ulcer has healed.

Tracey is right about the liver meridian located on the big toe. The spleen and stomach meridians also connect on the medial side of the big toe...could be all of it. Rub the area and if you find any spots of tenderness apply a little pressure and hold...this can help the energy flow better in these organs.

Summer,
Definately try Primal Defense probiotic by Garden of Life. It is definately the best and will help kill H.P. Go to Christines Cleanse Corner web site!!