Lots of people believed that eating much of spicy foods and stress are the main causes of ulcer. Probiotics and milk are also believed to cure ulcers. Unfortunately, these are just myths since many ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacteria.
Actually, spicy foods is preventive to ulcers. Capsaicin may stimulate the stomach causing the release of chemicals for protection. Milk, although not a cure for ulcer, may help make one feel better. However, at least two thirds of the population is lactose intolerant meaning milk might not be the best choice. Probiotics may help since the good bacteria in it may relieve the infection. However, probiotics is not strong enough to be the cure alone. Perhaps, it is because of the short time that they are able to stay in the stomach.
Cigarettes like tobacco can really double one’s risk of developing ulcer. For centuries now, marshmallow is used to soothe irritated stomach including ulcers. Although this practice has not undergone studies, it has been believed to help soothe infection. The use of licorice root has been found out helpful for peptic ulcers. The DGL found in the root is found to be the powerful substance in it that helps cure ulcers.
