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  • How did I heal my stomach ulcer naturally?

    How did I heal my stomach ulcer naturally?

    (My personal experience and what helped me)

    I want to share my story, not as medical advice, but as a lived experience. If you’re dealing with stomach pain, burning, or ulcer symptoms and wondering if there’s another way to approach healing, this may give you a different perspective.

    The usual explanation: H. pylori

    Most stomach ulcers are blamed on H. pylori, a bacteria commonly found in the stomach. The standard medical approach is straightforward:

    • Test for H. pylori
    • Prescribe antibiotics
    • Add acid-suppressing drugs like proton pump inhibitors

    Here’s the part that’s rarely discussed.

    Almost all humans carry H. pylori.
    The issue isn’t simply its presence. The issue is imbalance.

    When the gut ecosystem is healthy, H. pylori coexists without causing damage. Problems arise when good bacteria are depleted and inflammation takes over.

    Why antibiotics never made sense to me

    Antibiotics are often prescribed to “kill” H. pylori, but they don’t discriminate. They wipe out beneficial bacteria along with the bad.

    Even more concerning is something few people realize:

    Many antibiotics are derived from fungi or yeast.

    A brief history

    The first widely used antibiotic, penicillin, came from mold. This discovery revolutionized medicine, but it also opened the door to long-term consequences we’re only now beginning to understand.

    In my view and experience:

    • Antibiotics can create resistant bacteria
    • They may also introduce or encourage yeast overgrowth
    • This can lead to systemic candida issues over time

    So while antibiotics may calm inflammation temporarily, they often mask the problem rather than resolve it.

    What caused my ulcer in the first place

    When I was younger, my lifestyle did not help my gut at all:

    • Soda and junk food
    • Alcohol
    • Chronic stress

    I started feeling burning and pain, especially on an empty stomach. The diagnosis was “too much acid,” and I was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor.

    What I later learned is that low stomach acid can feel exactly like excess acid. That’s a deeper topic I’ll write about separately.

    I was also given antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori.

    The symptoms disappeared… for a while.

    Ten years later, the symptoms returned

    Recently, I noticed something familiar:

    • Pain after drinking coffee before breakfast
    • A dull, burning sensation in my stomach

    What puzzled me was this:
    I hadn’t changed anything major in my diet or habits.

    I immediately reached for what usually supports me, which I’ll discuss below.

    The intensity eased, but a faint sensation lingered. The pain itself was gone, which made me pause. It almost felt like a reminder — not of something being wrong, but of something asking to be understood. Maybe even a nudge to finally write this article.

    At the same time, I was going through a period of deep emotional realizations and lifestyle shifts. If you’re familiar with German New Medicine, pain doesn’t always mean damage. Sometimes, it appears during healing phases, not just disease phases.

    So I’m observing carefully.
    Is this an ulcer returning?
    A detox response?
    Or a healing signal?

    I don’t pretend to have a final answer. But I do know what consistently helps me.

    What I have come to understand is this:
    sometimes the pain isn’t coming from something new at all.

    It can be triggered when old emotions, unresolved stress, or past circumstances resurface. The body remembers. And when those internal states return, the physical sensation can return with them.

    The problem is, we’ve been programmed to believe that everything that happens to us is caused by something external.

    A bacteria.
    Something we ate.
    Something we couldn’t control.

    That belief creates doubt.

    “I thought this was already healed.”
    “I already fixed this.”
    “Why is it back?”

    And that doubt matters.

    Because when we constantly question whether we’re broken again, whether the healing “worked,” whether something is wrong with us, we stay stuck in a loop of vigilance and fear.

    In my experience, that state alone can keep the body from fully resolving the issue.

    This might sound strange to some, but if you’ve been dealing with pain for a long time, there is a reason. Not always a simple one. Not always a purely physical one.

    If you want to learn more, you can subscribe here. I’ll share my full story and how I’ve learned to understand my body and its signals.

    But if you’re looking for immediate relief, here’s what has consistently worked for me, with support from scientific research.

    Top Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

    1. Garlic Oil

    Garlic has been one of my strongest allies, not just for ulcers but also for my candida issues.

    Why garlic helps:

    • Naturally antimicrobial
    • Antifungal properties
    • Supports immune balance
    • May inhibit H. pylori overgrowth
    • Helps reduce inflammation

    Garlic doesn’t sterilize the gut. It supports balance, which is exactly what the stomach needs.

    2. Activated Charcoal

    This one works fast for me.

    Activated charcoal binds toxins released during bacterial or yeast die-off. When inflammation is driven by toxins, charcoal can bring noticeable relief.

    Important notes:

    • Take it away from food and supplements
    • Best used in the morning
    • It absorbs toxins but can also absorb nutrients

    I see it as a short-term support, not something to overuse.

    3. Cabbage

    Cabbage has a long history in ulcer healing, long before modern drugs existed.

    Benefits of cabbage for the gut:

    • Rich in glutamine, which supports gut lining repair
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Soothing to irritated stomach tissue
    • Supports mucosal healing

    Even a small amount helps calm my stomach when it feels raw or inflamed.

    Note: I usually lightly steam or gently cook cabbage rather than eating it raw. This makes it easier to digest and still provides its gut-healing and anti-inflammatory benefits.

    Other natural supports worth trying

    Turmeric and Ginger

    • Reduce inflammation
    • Support digestion
    • Help calm irritation in the gut lining

    These are gentle, especially when taken with food or as tea.

    Vinegar (Coconut or Apple Cider)

    This one surprises many people.

    Vinegar may sound harsh, but it can actually support stomach function.

    • Helps normalize stomach pH
    • Supports digestion when stomach acid is low
    • A healthier stomach environment discourages harmful bacteria

    I always dilute it and listen carefully to how my body responds.

    What I believe now

    Ulcers are not just about bacteria.
    They are about terrain.

    • Stress
    • Diet
    • Microbial balance
    • Emotional load

    When inflammation is addressed at the root, the body often knows how to repair itself.

    Disclaimer

    This is what worked for me.
    It reflects my experience, my beliefs, and my body.

    Everyone is different.

    • Use discernment
    • Consult a qualified professional if unsure
    • Anything you try is your own responsibility

    Your body is intelligent. Sometimes healing begins when we stop trying to silence symptoms and start listening to what they’re pointing to.

    If you’re here, trust that curiosity.

  • Your Fatigue Isn’t a Mystery — Coffee Was Only Delaying It

    Your Fatigue Isn’t a Mystery — Coffee Was Only Delaying It

    For most of my life, coffee wasn’t a choice — it was simply there.

    My father drank coffee every morning, and in our home it wasn’t viewed as a stimulant or substance. It was just… adulthood. I never questioned it, I simply absorbed the habit.

    When I went to college, I became a full participant in the ritual: coffee to start the day, iced coffee at night. I never thought about what it was doing to my system.

    I only thought about how it helped me “function.” Like everyone else, I assumed that being tired meant I needed more caffeine, not more rest.

    Years later, when I began trying to heal my skin and gut issues, I reached a point of desperation. I cut foods, added foods, changed supplements — nothing worked. The only constant pattern was stress.

    So I did something extreme…

    I quit work. And I quit coffee.

    That’s when everything hit me.

    It wasn’t just fatigue — it was like someone unplugged the power source to my entire body. I couldn’t fight the sleep. I wasn’t drowsy — I was pulled into sleep. It felt like the years of ignored exhaustion had finally surfaced.

    At the same time, my menstruation became so heavy that I turned pale — literally white lips, white face. I was terrified. I thought quitting coffee was harming me. But in hindsight, I see it differently.

    Coffee had been blocking adenosine — the chemical that signals the brain, “You’re tired.” Without caffeine, the brain finally received the message that had been building up for years. I wasn’t suddenly exhausted — I had always been exhausted. I just hadn’t been able to feel it.

    And then there’s iron.

    Coffee is known to reduce iron absorption — especially when consumed close to meals. Iron is what carries oxygen in the blood.

    When your body runs low on usable iron, everything suffers: energy, mood, cognition, hormone balance. Heavy menstruation can also worsen low iron, and low iron can worsen heavy menstruation — a vicious cycle many women never trace back to caffeine.

    After months of that crash phase, I actually did begin to feel physically better. My skin calmed down, my cycle normalized, and my body was quieter.

    But even as my body was healing, my brain was catching up in a different way. I started feeling the pressure and itch to “be productive” again — to work, create, push forward.

    And here’s the honest part:
    I thought I might go insane if I couldn’t snap back into productivity mode.

    So I went back to work.

    And I genuinely do love what I do — I work with a company deeply rooted in health education, nutrition science, metabolic wellness, and real-food healing.

    I love the research, the writing, the learning. I love being surrounded by information about how the body works, how food works, how people heal.

    But life has a way of creeping back in.
    Deadlines. Expectations. Screens. Output.
    And I felt myself slowly being pulled back into that old pattern of stress-as-normal.

    That’s when I realized I was at a crossroads:
    either go back to being powered by caffeine and adrenaline…
    or finally learn how to work from a place of true energy and internal calm.

    Now I’m stopping coffee again — but differently this time.

    Not all at once. Not aggressively. I drink it every other day.

    On coffee days, I work.

    On non-coffee days, I let myself rest — even if that means I sleep more.

    Instead of using coffee to override fatigue, I’m supporting my body with hydration, lemon water, minerals, sunlight, and stillness.

    And this time, the experience feels different. Instead of feeling like I’m losing energy — I feel like I’m finally letting my body generate real energy again.

    Because here’s something I wish I had understood earlier:

    The body never produces fake signals.
    If you’re tired… you’re tired for a reason.

    Coffee may silence the message, but it doesn’t solve the cause.

    And I don’t think the human body was designed to live in constant stimulation.

    Our natural rhythm is calm. Our natural attention is steady. Our natural wakefulness is gentle. Coffee pushes us into a state of buzzing intensity that we misinterpret as “focus.”

    But real focus feels different — it’s grounded, not amped.
    Real energy feels different — it’s stable, not jittering.

    So here’s my gentle invitation — not as advice, not as a prescription, just as a reminder from someone walking this path:

    Don’t wait until you’re burnt out or older or finally free of responsibilities to stop relying on coffee.

    Try it now, even in small ways. Let your body wake up naturally. Let yourself feel your actual energy levels. Let tiredness be information, not something to suppress.

    Maybe the real cure for exhaustion isn’t caffeine…
    Maybe it’s permission to rest.

  • The Biology of Belief: Can Your Thoughts Really Heal You?

    The Biology of Belief: Can Your Thoughts Really Heal You?

    When I was young, my ultimate dream was to cure cancer and diabetes.

    Everyone in my family seemed to have one or the other. My grandparents died of diabetes, and I’d hear stories about friends, neighbors, and relatives being diagnosed with cancer.

    So I told myself — one day, I’ll find the cure.

    I loved the sciences. I was that sun-soaked island kid with dark skin from playing outdoors, full of energy and curiosity.

    But when I entered college, everything changed.

    By the time I left, I wasn’t the same.

    I was tired, sick, and confused.

    I developed a persistent skin issue that wouldn’t go away. I tried every cream and medication the dermatologist prescribed — nothing worked.

    When I searched online, I found out what no one wants to hear:

    “There’s no cure — only management.”

    That became the start of a long, exhausting journey.

    I changed my diet.
    I exercised.
    I took supplements.

    Some things helped a little, but nothing really worked.

    For years, I devoured everything — YouTube videos, eBooks, health forums — anything that could give me an answer.

    And still, nothing made sense.

    I can’t even remember exactly when I discovered The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton — but it was one of those rare things that made everything click.

    Back in the 1960s and 70s, Dr. Bruce Lipton was a professor of cell biology at the University of Wisconsin and later conducted research at Stanford.

    At that time, scientists believed in genetic determinism — the idea that your DNA controls everything about you, from your appearance to your diseases and even your personality.

    But Lipton’s experiments told a different story.

    While studying stem cells in a petri dish, he noticed something strange: identical cells, with the same DNA, would behave completely differently depending on the environment they were placed in.

    One group grew into muscle tissue.
    Another, into bone.
    Another, into fat.

    The only difference? The chemical composition of their environment — not the genes themselves.

    That was his aha moment.

    Your Cells Hear Your Thoughts

    Lipton realized that what happens in a petri dish also happens inside your body.

    Your cells are constantly reading the “environment” around them — not just your blood chemistry, but also your emotions, beliefs, and thoughts.

    When you’re afraid, stressed, or angry, your brain releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

    When you feel love, peace, or gratitude, it releases oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine.

    These chemical messengers change the environment of your cells — influencing how they grow, repair, and communicate.

    So instead of genes being in control, it’s your perception — your beliefs and emotions — that give instructions to your biology.

    From Genes to Beliefs

    Lipton called this science Epigenetics — which literally means “control above the genes.”

    It’s now a well-recognized field proving that lifestyle, environment, and mindset can turn genes on or off.

    This means that disease isn’t always destiny.

    Your thoughts, your diet, your environment — they all interact to create your reality at the cellular level.

    Why It Matters

    The biggest takeaway from Dr. Lipton’s work isn’t just that your mind influences your body — it’s that you are not a victim of your genes.

    You’re an active participant in your health.

    Every thought, meal, and emotion sends information to your cells, shaping how your body heals, ages, and thrives.

    Breaking the Program

    When I first learned about this, I didn’t instantly change.

    It took time — because understanding is one thing, but reprogramming is another.

    I started noticing how often my body would default to my old state — worry, doubt, frustration.

    Even when things were going well, it’s like my body didn’t know how to feel safe.

    That’s when I realized: it wasn’t my diet anymore — it was my mind.

    All those years of fear, guilt, and anxiety had become my body’s baseline.

    So I began to train my thoughts the same way I trained my body.
    I practiced gratitude, visualization, calm.

    I stopped saying “I’m sick” — and started reminding myself, I’m healing.

    And slowly, my body started to believe it too.

    Where I Am Now

    I won’t say I’ve figured it all out.

    But I’ve learned that healing isn’t just about food or medicine — it’s about belief.

    Because your body listens to everything your mind says.

    There are old programs and patterns we all need to break.

    Sometimes, your body will try to pull you back into your past — the fear, the pain, the stress.

    But the goal isn’t perfection.

    It’s to keep believing you’re on the right track.

    Because belief — more than anything — is biology.

  • What If Your Breakout Isn’t Hormonal… It’s Bread?

    What If Your Breakout Isn’t Hormonal… It’s Bread?

    One of my biggest blessings in life is that I rarely get pimples.

    So when I saw one under my nose one hot afternoon, I was horrified.

    It was the kind of pimple that feels like it showed up out of nowhere — small, red, but impossible to ignore.

    My friend often gets breakouts, and we can usually trace them back to something — stress/conflict.

    So I started thinking… what did I do differently this time?

    No Stress, No Conflict… Just Bread

    If you’re familiar with German New Medicine, you know that pimples can sometimes signal an internal conflict — an emotional or energetic response to something unresolved.

    But in my case, there was no real conflict to point to.

    So I turned my attention to my diet.

    That’s when I remembered: I had recently been snacking on toasted bread — a traditional Pinoy merienda that I hadn’t eaten in a long while.

    Nothing fancy. Just plain bread with a bit of margarine and sugar sprinkled on top.

    And guess what?

    When I stopped eating it, the pimple subsided in one day.

    What’s Really in Bread?

    Let’s start with gluten — the main protein found in wheat.

    When gluten breaks down in your body, it forms gluteomorphin, a compound that acts a lot like an opioid.

    It binds to receptors in your brain and gut, which is why many people find bread so comforting… and also why it can be so addictive.

    But gluten isn’t the only concern.

    Modern wheat also contains lectins — plant compounds that can irritate the gut lining, trigger inflammation, and contribute to issues like acne, fatigue, or digestive problems, especially if your gut barrier is already compromised.

    Then there are preservatives and dough conditioners added to extend shelf life or make bread softer — ingredients like calcium propionate, mono- and diglycerides, or bromated flour.

    These compounds may seem harmless in small amounts, but over time, they can add to your body’s overall toxic load.

    And if you think toasting bread makes it healthier — not exactly.

    High heat causes a reaction between amino acids and sugars called the Maillard reaction, which creates that crispy golden crust… but also forms acrylamide, a potentially harmful compound linked to oxidative stress and inflammation.

    To top it off, many traditional snacks (like the Pinoy toasted bread I had) are slathered with margarine — often made from synthetic, hydrogenated oils — and refined sugar, both of which can further fuel inflammation and skin flare-ups.

    It’s Not Always the Food — It’s the Bucket

    Here’s the thing: your body can handle occasional toxins and stressors.


    It’s designed to detox.


    But if your internal “bucket” — your histamine or toxin load — is already full, even a small trigger can cause symptoms to spill over.

    That’s when things like pimples, rashes, and fatigue start to appear.

    A Better Way to Enjoy Bread

    Whenever I crave bread now, I make my own — gluten-free, grain-free, and baked with ingredients that actually support my body instead of draining it.

    There are so many delicious alternatives today that won’t send your system into overload.

    Because healing isn’t about restriction — it’s about awareness.


    Sometimes, even one small change (or one skipped slice of bread) can make your body breathe a sigh of relief.

  • Maybe Stress Isn’t the Problem After All

    Maybe Stress Isn’t the Problem After All

    I read a nice post from someone who said that cortisol isn’t the stress itself — it’s just the evidence of it.

    And if you’re like me, someone who’s battled with stress for years, that’s a really refreshing takeaway.

    I’ve spent a long time trying to manage stress — with food, routines, supplements, even mindset work.

    But lately, I’ve been realizing something simple: you can’t think your way out of stress if your body’s battery is empty.

    It All Comes Back to Energy

    Stress isn’t just about pressure or deadlines — it’s what happens when your energy drops. When your body, mind, and emotions are low on charge, everything feels harder: your thoughts get heavy, your mood dips, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

    That’s why healing starts with restoring your energy — your voltage, your life force, your spark.

    How to Rebuild Your Energy

    Here’s what I’ve found actually helps bring me back to balance:

    Move your body

    Exercise doesn’t just burn calories; it creates energy. Movement helps recharge your system by improving blood flow, oxygen delivery, and mitochondrial function — your body’s natural “power plants.”

    Even simple movement counts: a short walk, gentle stretching, dancing, or cleaning your space. When you move, you remind your body that life is still moving through you.

    Charge from nature

    The sun, the earth, and even clean air carry frequencies your body understands.

    Sunlight helps your cells produce ATP — your main energy molecule — and balances hormones like serotonin and melatonin. Morning light, especially, helps regulate your circadian rhythm and improves mood naturally.

    Breathe deeply outdoors, touch trees, watch water move — your nervous system recalibrates in real time when you reconnect with natural energy sources.

    Connect with the earth

    Walking barefoot or sitting directly on the ground allows your body to absorb the earth’s natural negative ions, which can help reduce inflammation and neutralize oxidative stress. You don’t have to live by the ocean or in the mountains to ground yourself — even standing barefoot on grass for a few minutes a day can help reset your internal charge.

    Charge with emotions

    Energy isn’t just physical — it’s emotional too. Laughter, connection, creativity, and gratitude all raise your vibration and literally change your body’s chemistry.

    Try smiling more often, journaling, or listening to music that makes you feel alive. Positive emotions don’t just make life better — they restore energy at the cellular level.

    Eat energy-giving foods

    Food isn’t just fuel — it’s information. Real, living food communicates with your body and gives it the raw materials to create ATP.

    Eat foods that are colorful, water-rich, and close to their natural state: fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, clean proteins, and mineral-rich salts.

    Avoid processed foods that steal energy to digest but give nothing back. Remember: every bite is either charging or draining your inner battery.

    Food Is Energy — And So Are You

    Healing through energy means understanding that everything you do either charges or drains you. The goal isn’t to avoid stress — it’s to become strong enough, charged enough, to handle it with ease.

    So the next time you feel depleted, don’t just reach for coffee or distraction. Go back to your sources of power — nature, movement, laughter, light, and nourishing food.

    Because when your energy is full, your body remembers how to heal itself.

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