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21 Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing

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21 Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing

21 Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing is written by me because I have fought cancer. I know the pain, the humiliation, the side effects, financial depletion and mental trauma a person goes through when cancer is treated through traditional methods. That is why I am listing 21 Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing, there will be more.

21 Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing are:

  1. No side effects
  2. No unnecessary chemicals in your body
  3. You feel energetic and lively
  4. During the treatment you never feel degraded
  5. There is no pain
  6. There is less emotional upheaval
  7. There is no unpleasantness
  8. There is no discomfort
  9. There is no nausea
  10. There is hardly any fatigue
  11. There is no anxiety
  12. There is no mood disturbance
  13. There is no vomiting
  14. There is no embarrassment of loosing hair
  15. Sleep disturbance are minimal
  16. Mucositis is absent
  17. There is no itching ‘
  18. There is no scarring of skin and tissues
  19. Hot flushes are avoided totally
  20. One can avoid depression
  21. Above all it is cost effective

I have already discussed Alternate healing methods for Depression in a previous blog.  Those methods could be used to treat depression during the treatment of cancer.

Let me give some abstracts from articles and scientific papers telling about the Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing.

The First one is a scientific paper

http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/content/1/3/173.full.html

Mainstream Medicine Opens its Arms to Alternatives

Alternative medicine has made unprecedented inroads in mainstream medicine, including medical schools, academic medical research centers, peer-reviewed medical literature, insurance companies, managed care and the federal government. Many institutions here and in other countries now have alternative medicine research centers.

More than two dozen medical schools and hospitals have programs or departments for the study of alternative therapies. CME credits are available to health professionals who participate in alternative medicine conferences.

The Growing Popularity of Alternative Cancer Medicine

Alternative medicine is extremely popular with the public, with better educated people using it more often than others.

The limited number of investigations conducted in the United States found that substantial proportions of cancer patients use alternative or complementary therapies.

Why Patients Turn to Alternative Cancer Therapies

Chemotherapy’s side effects have become increasingly intolerable to a public focused on “natural” products and wanting more gentle and more effective substitutes for mainstream cancer treatments. Some complementary therapies which can help ease the negative side-effects of mainstream cancer treatment.

Good communication between oncologist and patient, plus appropriate use of complementary therapies, should reduce patients’ frustration and dissatisfaction with oncology medicine, help counteract the perception that only alternative practitioners care about their patients as people, and encourage patients to continue conventional care.

Managed care leaders and alternative medicine proponents call for complementary therapies, and, in some cases, for alternatives as cost efficient and responsive to patients’ needs. Optimally, a clinically responsible balance can be forged between the science and technology of cancer medicine and the comfort that the best of complementary medicine can bring.

The second one is by a cancer survivor:

https://www.curetoday.com/community/bonnie-annis/2018/05/Alternative-Cancer-Treatment-Requires-Effort

“If you can’t tell, I’m an advocate for doing everything possible to heal naturally but I understand there are those who don’t hold to the same conviction as I. Whatever your decision, don’t make it lightly. Do your research. Talk to your doctor. Fight hard! We all want to live as long as possible.”

Says  – Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.

You could also go through: Benefits of complementary therapies

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2230517/

Now let me tell you why I advocate Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing.

5 years ago I was diagnosed with Cancer of the uterus – Carcinoma of the endometrium. I was told it was a rare form.

I had a surgery to remove my uterus as there was a growth which could not be explained by CT or MRI and biopsy said it was INFECTION, plus I was bleeding after my menopause. I had been put on antibiotics for 2 months and there was no effect. I tried alternate therapies to cure the INFECTION and every treatment I started had effect initially and then it was back to square one. So finally I decided to get my uterus removed as suggested by the Gynecologist. The uterus was sent for testing after removal and we were waiting for the results.

On the day the results came my sister got it but told me she has yet to fetch it .Finally after 2 days I remember my sister, my brother-in-law , nephew and niece walking in to my home ( 3 of them doctors except my niece) all dispersing false cheer which was very palpable.

After talking this and that my sister told me that today there was cure for cancer and it can be treated and I should not worry!  It was like a death knell. I kept a smile on and said it was ok but it was not. I could not break down in front of my aged mother whom I am talking care of. We both depend on each other and I am the earning member.

Then started the rounds to meet oncologists and some said chemotherapy and radiation was required and some said radiation and hormone therapy was required. I was also on the net searching for some alternate therapies. I am myself a Registered Alternate Medicine Practitioner. I called and asked my friends their suggestions.

Most Doctors were astounded as to how my cancer had progressed to just end of 2nd stage in 1 year. They were sure it should have reached further. I told them of my alternate medicine treatment. Only my sister believed me but was not willing to let me try alternate medicine alone.

I called and got an appointment to meet my Guru, my Teacher of NLP and Gestalt therapies- Dr. Richard (Dick) McHugh S.J., PhD and went and met him in Bangalore. He was luckily ( he came to India once a year) teaching what he loved most NLP – looking within oneself for answers and integrating all life’s experiences and accepting oneself completely.

Dick listened to me patiently and told me to remove all stress from my life, leave all red meat, milk and milk products, have lots of fruits and vegetables, do meditation, vipassana and do affirmations. He told me the choice of treatment was mine and I had to take the decision. Just his presence brought calmness and I was ready to take my decision.

I decided to go the alternate medicine route, however, my sister had by then brainwashed my mother and I was pressurized to go in for the traditional medicine.

Finally I was to go in for Radiation and hormone therapy and of course I decided to follow Dick and take Bach Remedies. I called my teacher of Bach Remedies who conducts one of the Best 10 Alternate Medicine Courses conducted in Chennai and he agreed with the remedies I had decided.

I discussed with the oncologist about the side effects of radiation. He assured me there would be nil. I pointed out the search on the internet and he told me not to believe all that. I must say the oncologist took me to be a fool and kept on feeding me falsehoods throughout my treatment. He never accepted that the problems I was facing were due to radiation. Like severe bleeding after brachy therapy was due to radiation.

During the course, I developed severe loose motions around 30 per day! And he told me it was not due to radiation! So my sister put me on antibiotics and still no effect and after 4 days he just said it was due to hyper peristaltic movement of my intestines!

I immediately started on my affirmations and within a day brought it down to 5/day. The oncologist never believed it and kept asking me every day and I gave the same reply that it was under control.  He then got a technician to ask me what I was chanting!  I went in to his office and told him I was chanting –”I am safe. All pressure dissolves. I AM good enough”

After my treatment was over I went back for a review. He once again refused to acknowledge that my sudden problem with difficulty in passing urine was due to constriction of the urethra due to radiation. I had to get my urethra dialated once a month and again alternate medicines and affirmations have helped to make it once in 3 months.

I developed severe hot flushes so much so I had to change my night clothes and bed sheets twice in the night – gift of harmone therapy. I cannot sleep without air conditioner and so my electricity bill goes up – Reasons why Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing !

Suddenly after 6 months, I was unable to walk due to crippling pain in my feet and legs and found I had varicose veins. Well lots of other side effects which only a cancer survivor will understand. Others cannot imagine the frustration, the dejection one has to pull oneself out of everyday after radiation, chemotherapy , hormone therapy or the other treatments of Allopathy Medicine.

I finally found another oncologist and she agreed that all was due to radiation and hormone Therapy. She listened to me and treated me like a human being. I was able to face everything because of NLP therapies, Affirmations, Bach Remedies and light yoga.

The side effects exist even today. My Bach Remedies, Affirmations and Therapies keep me going. Of course there was a lot of emotional support from family and friends and a strict cooling diet of fruits and steamed vegetables and no milk and milk products.

I am not advocating that one needs to disregard the traditional treatment. It is each ones choice as to which line of treatment they want to take. However, I strongly advocate Alternate therapies after a proper study and research, talking to your doctor and an expert, reading books and then map your course of action.

Thus I will conclude by saying that Alternate Healing is a must for Cancer Healing.

 

Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist

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Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist

Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist are many and need to be inculcated carefully. Counselors and psychotherapists play a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of our society. They help people to talk about their feelings, think about their choices or their behaviour, and make positive changes in their lives. Thus one needs to understand the skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist and see that they acquire them.  The Top Alternate Medicine Centres in Chennai are run by people having the Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Counselling and therapy is one of the Best Alternate Healing Method to treat Depression, thus the counselors must possess the Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist.

Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist are:

1)  Attending is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. It refers to the ways in which counselors can be “with” their clients, both physically and psychologically. Effective attending tells clients that you are with them and that they can share their world with you. Effective attending also puts you in a position to listen carefully to what your clients are saying. Effective attending puts counselors in a position to listen carefully to what their clients are saying or not saying.

2) Squarely face your client is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Adopt a bodily posture that indicates involvement with your client. (A more angled position may be preferable for some clients – as long as you pay attention to the client.) A desk between you and your client may, for instance, create a psychological barrier between you.

3)Open posture is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Ask yourself to what degree your posture communicates openness and availability to the client. Crossed legs and crossed arms may be interpreted as diminished involvement with the client or even unavailability or remoteness, while an open posture can be a sign that you are open to the client and to what he or she has to say.

4) Lean toward the client is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. It is used (when appropriate) to show your involvement and interest. To lean back from your client may convey the opposite message.

5) Eye contact is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Eye Contact with a client conveys the message that you are interested in what the client has to say. If you catch yourself looking away frequently, ask yourself why you are reluctant to get involved with this person or why you feel so uncomfortable in his or her presence. Be aware of the fact that direct eye contact is not regarded as acceptable in all cultures.

6) Try to be relaxed or natural with the client is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Do not fidget nervously or engage in distracting facial expressions. The client may begin to wonder what it is in himself or herself that makes you so nervous! Being relaxed means that you are comfortable with using your body as a vehicle of personal contact and expression and for putting the client at ease.

7) Listening is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. It refers to the ability of counselors to capture and understand the messages clients communicate as they tell their stories, whether those messages are transmitted verbally or nonverbally.

Active listening involves the following four skills:

  • Listening to and understanding the client’s verbal messages. When a client tells you his or her story, it usually comprises a mixture of experiences (what happened to him or her), behaviors (what the client did or failed to do), and affect (the feelings or emotions associated with the experiences and behaviour). The counselor has to listen to the mix of experiences, behaviour and feelings the client uses to describe his or her problem situation. Also “hear” what the client is not saying.
  • Listening to and interpreting the client’s nonverbal messages. Counselors should learn how to listen to and read nonverbal messages such as bodily behaviour (posture, body movement and gestures), facial expressions (smiles, frowns, raised eyebrows, twisted lips), voice related behaviour (tone, pitch, voice level, intensity, inflection, spacing of words, emphases, pauses, silences and fluency), observable physiological responses (quickened breathing, a temporary rash, blushing, paleness, pupil dilation), general appearance (grooming and dress), and physical appearance (fitness, height, weight, complexion). Counselors need to learn how to “read” these messages without distorting or over interpreting them.
  • Listening to and understanding the client in context. The counselor should listen to the whole person in the context of his or her social settings.
  • Listening with empathy. Empathic listening involves attending, observing and listening (“being with”) in such a way that the counselor develops an understanding of the client and his or her world. The counselor should put his or her own concerns aside to be fully “with” their clients.

Active listening is unfortunately not an easy skill to acquire. Counselors should be aware of the following hindrances to effective listening.

  • Inadequate listening: It is easy to be distracted from what other people are saying if one allows oneself to get lost in one’s own thoughts or if one begins to think what one intends to say in reply. Counselors are also often distracted because they have problems of their own, feel ill, or because they become distracted by social and cultural differences between themselves and their clients. All these factors make it difficult to listen to and understand their clients.
  • Evaluative listening: Most people listen evaluatively to others. This means that they are judging and labeling what the other person is saying as either right/wrong, good/bad, acceptable/unacceptable, relevant/irrelevant etc. They then tend to respond evaluatively as well.
  • Filtered listening: We tend to listen to ourselves, other people and the world around us through biased (often prejudiced) filters. Filtered listening distorts our understanding of our clients.
  • Labels as filters: Diagnostic labels can prevent you from really listening to your client. If you see a client as “that women with Aids”, your ability to listen empathetically to her problems will be severely distorted and diminished.
  • Fact centered rather than person centered listening: Asking only informational or factual questions won’t solve the client’s problems. Listen to the client’s whole context and focus on themes and core messages.
    • Rehearsing: If you mentally rehearse your answers, you are also not listening attentively. Counselors who listen carefully to the themes and core messages in a client’s story always know how to respond. The response may not be a fluent, eloquent or “practised” one, but it will at least be sincere and appropriate.
    • Sympathetic listening: Although sympathy has its place in human transactions, the “use” of sympathy is limited in the helping relationship because it can distort the counselor’s listening to the client’s story. To sympathise with someone is to become that person’s “accomplice”. Sympathy conveys pity and even complicity, and pity for the client can diminish the extent to which you can help the client.
  • 8) Empathy is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. It is your ability to understand and identify with another person’s experiences, even if they do not describe their thoughts or feelings explicitly to you. A good therapist can empathize with a wide variety of people, understanding their choices and feelings even if, as a therapist, you do not agree with them. You will need to be emotionally attuned to individuals’ needs, and will also have to be able to help them identify and articulate their feelings. An angry person, for example, might be struggling with feelings of inadequacy that fuel anger. A highly empathetic therapist will be better equipped to detect this.

9) The ability to develop a non-judgmental approach is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist.

A counselor’s job is not to pass judgment or give advice on a client’s actions or feelings; instead through talking therapy they aim to help clients see things clearly, from a different, more optimistic viewpoint. To do this client’s need to feel free to express their thoughts and feelings without judgment, criticism or rejection. As a counselor you need to contain and manage your own reactions in a supportive and professional manner.

10) Confidentiality is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist.

Confidentiality issues need to be strictly observed. Only in exceptional circumstances should anything that is discussed in client sessions be passed on to third parties other than the counselor’s clinical supervisor.

11) Resilience, patience and humility are Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. The work of a counselor can be very intense and demanding. One needs to develop sufficient emotional robustness and a high degree of self-reflexivity. One also needs a capacity for self-care and a willingness to recognise one’s own limitations.

12) A genuine interest in others is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Not technically a skill, but essential none the less. For a lasting and gratifying career one will need to remain curious and committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of their clients. Being able to demonstrate real interest in clients’ individual situations will promote a positive and trusting client-counselor relationship.

13) A strong network of colleagues is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Sometimes you will need to refer people to other therapists or to a psychiatrist and having a strong network of colleagues with whom you communicate can help you give those individuals the best referrals possible. People are also more likely to create a positive therapeutic relationship with a therapist who is a good communicator, as this can convey confidence and assertiveness.

14) Boundary setting is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. In order to provide ethical therapy, counselors and therapists must be able to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with the people they help in treatment. One aspect of protecting the welfare of the people you work with in therapy is to avoid dual relationships, particularly relationships that are romantic or sexual in nature. It is not ethical for you to participate in romantic relationships with the people you treat in therapy.

You must be able to clearly communicate to clients the nature and limits of the therapeutic relationship. This usually starts during your initial consultation with them, when they fill out your disclosure forms.

People are not born knowing how to set healthy boundaries; it is something that you learn throughout your lifetime. You must be conscientious of the boundaries you set as a therapist, even if you may have struggled with setting boundaries in your personal life or have codependent tendencies.

15) Critical thinking is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. You will need strong critical thinking skills when making diagnoses and developing treatment plans. The first treatment approach does not always work, so you will need to have back-up plans and the ability to question what is working and what is not. Alongside these critical thinking skills, you will need a scientific mind. You will have to keep up to date on research trends, know enough about medication to be able to talk to people about any medications they are taking, and remain mindful of alternative treatments such as exercise, herbal therapies, or nutritional changes. Like Alternate Healing methods for Depression and Herbal Therapies for gastritis. A therapist who can help people try several different proven strategies is much more likely to be effective.

Therapists also need to be able to detect what is under the surface and respectfully question people. Without good critical thinking skills, you could miss out on an important behavioral explanation. Someone who insists that his or her spouse is intolerable might, for example, be verbally abusing that partner. A therapist who cannot ask tough questions and search for what is below the surface might make the wrong recommendations or guide people toward unwise decisions.

16)   Problem-Solving is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. It’s not up to a counselor to solve her clients’ problems, no matter how much she might want to help. But counselors must have excellent problem-solving skills to be able to help their clients identify and make changes to negative thought patterns and other harmful behaviors that might be contributing to their issues.

17) Rapport-Building is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. 

Counselors must possess a strong set of interpersonal skills to help establish rapport quickly with clients and develop strong relationships. They must give their undivided attention to clients and be able to cultivate trust. Counselors need to be able to place all of their focus on what their clients are saying and avoid being distracted by their own personal problems or concerns when they are in a session.

18) Flexibility is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Flexibility in counseling is defined as the ability to adapt and change the way you respond to meet your clients’ needs. You don’t stay rigid and stick to a predetermined treatment path when your clients require a different approach. Being flexible is one of the most important attributes of a professional counselor.

19) Self-Awareness is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Self-awareness is the ability to look within and identify your own unmet psychological needs and desires, such as a need for intimacy or the desire to be professionally competent. This ability prevents your issues from affecting or conflicting with those of your clients. Self-awareness has a major impact on a counselor’s effectiveness.

20) Multicultural Competency is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Counselors help people from all walks of life. They must display multicultural competency and adopt a multicultural worldview. Multicultural competency means that you try to relate to and understand your clients regardless of their race, ethnicity, religious or political beliefs or socioeconomic background.

21) Sense of Humor is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Counselors sit through some uncomfortable, difficult, and often traumatic stories. That said, it’s alright for both counselors and clients to laugh along the way.

Timing is, of course, everything when it comes to this type of thing, but knowing how to form a relational connection with someone to the point of developing a shared sense of humor is a skill that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Humor and a nuanced understanding of its uses in the therapeutic environment is a valuable tool.

22) Learn Continuously is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist.

Counselors that do not have a commitment to professional development will find it increasingly difficult to practice and this lack of commitment often will affect their level of service. Professional Development options include workshops, conferences, courses, articles and many other learning pathways including online learning and group supervision. These can be also found at Alternate Medicine Courses in Chennai.

23) Get a Supervisor: There are different theories and models in supervision. There are also different types of supervision (e.g. structured/unstructured, individual/group), each with a range of delivery methods (e.g. live, self-report, audio tape, etc).

24) Care for Yourself is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Counselling-orientated problems, with other factors previously mentioned, have the potential to place counselors at a high risk of burnout. Understanding how stress and burnout can affect individuals is the starting point to developing strategies that promote self-care and reduce the incidence of burnout. The quest to find balance in life/work situations can be as important as the quest for knowledge.

25) Increase Your Professional Effectiveness is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. Effectiveness strategies can assist counselors to become more organized and efficient in their daily tasks. Ultimately, the application of effectiveness strategies will assist a counselor to improve in a range of personal and professional areas. Effectiveness strategies can include time management skills, emotional resilience, goal-setting, planning, and many other areas.

26) Counselor Self-Disclosure is a Skill required for being the Best Counselor and Therapist. This is a tricky counseling skill to maneuver. A general rule to follow is to only share personal information that is beneficial to the therapeutic process. It might also be used to help the counselor relate better with their client.

I have given an exhaustive list of Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Psychotherapist and I follow all of them. In case there is any other skill that you know of then do let me know so that I can add to my Skills required for being the Best Counselor and Psychotherapist.

 

Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis

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Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis
Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis throws a interesting fact that Herbal Remedies are much better and safer than conventional treatment for Gastritis. Though I have been using herbs for treatment of gastritis, this Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis was done by me as a fact finding and to substantiate my views on Herbal Remedies for Gastritis.
During this Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis I came across research papers validating and substantiating my view that Herbal Remedies for Gastritis are much better, leaving no side effects and have longer effect. Use of Herbal remedies for Gastritis could be learned through Alternate Medicine Courses taught at Alternate medicine Centres in Chennai.

To start let me tell you what exactly is Gastritis?
Gastritis is the inflammation, irritation or erosion of the inner lining of the stomach, known as the gastric mucosa. It can occur suddenly (acute) and can last for one or three days, or it can be chronic, lasting for several days or weeks. Most often the term “gastritis” is misused to include many different upper abdominal problems, but true gastritis refers to the stomach lining (gastric mucosa) that is inflamed.

A Study on Gastritis
According to a study published in the Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Studies, the  incidence  of  gastritis  in  India  is approximately 3 in 869,  that  is about 12,25,614  people  suffering  from  gastritis  out  of  the  total  1,06,50,70,607 population. The symptoms of gastritis can be loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, heartburn, uneasiness, bloated stomach, bad taste in mouth, foul breath etc. So if you have any of these similar symptoms and popping a ‘pudina’ pill or antacid tablet is not doing you any help.
According to the Merck Manuals website, the inflammation that characterizes gastritis may be caused by trauma; certain prescription medications; immune system disorders and fungal, viral or bacterial infections. The Merck Manuals website notes that your stomach lining is usually able to resist irritation and can withstand the effects of strong stomach acid. However, gastritis arises when your stomach lining’s ability to withstand these pressures is overwhelmed. Certain types of gastritis may cause ulcers.

Herbal Remedies for Gastritis
Herbal medicines for gastritis seek to reduce the inflammation and irritation of your stomach lining. In her book “Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth,” expert herbalist Dr. Sharol Tilgner states that four herbs are particularly effective in treating inflammatory conditions of your gastrointestinal tract and healing inflamed mucus membranes. These herbs are licorice root, slippery elm, peppermint and chamomile. These herbs can be used individually or taken together to help treat your severe gastritis.

An effective herbal medicine
Chamomile is perhaps the most effective herbal medicine in treating gastritis, severe or otherwise. Dr. Tilgner states that chamomile has anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and antibacterial actions. She also states that this herb helps prevent or reduce the amount of gas in your intestinal tract. Chamomile, a plant that resembles a daisy, has been used to treat indigestion and irritation of your gastrointestinal tract tissue. Chamomile is soothing and healing to injured mucus membranes. This plant’s flowers contain most of its medicinal properties.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/367795-herbal-medicines-for-severe-gastritis/

  1. Efficacy and safety of herbal medicines in treating gastric ulcer: A review – is  an article in the World Journal of Gastroenterology dated December 2014.
    It is written  by Wei-Ping Bi, Hui-Bin Man, Mao-Qiang Man. He states:
    “The efficacy of herbal medicines is comparable or superior to drugs such as omeprazole or cimetidine, and herbal medicines display fewer adverse effects.”
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258570/

2) Review: List of Medicinal Plants for Gastritis is another article in the International Journal of Current Advanced Research – . 5. 1570-1575. Dated December 2016. It is written by Poojitha M, Swarnalatha G and MeenakshiSundram R of Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, RVS Nagar, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It states, “In spite of the available treatment there are many adverse effects of those conventional drugs available for treating the condition based on its root of cause. To overcome those adverse effects treatment with herbal medicine is suggested and that too people are choosing the home remedies including small and available herbs in their day to day life”.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312532182_REVIEW_LIST_OF_MEDICINAL_PLANTS_FOR_GASTRITIS

Now let us list out and Review the Herbal Remedies for Gastritis and method to use.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Mint

It is a boon to the health of Mother Nature. It is used as an effective remedy against many health problems. In case of pain in the stomach due to gas, it works wonders. Take 1 tsp of mint juice, mint tea or eat mint chutney to get rid of gas.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis -Ajwain or the carom seeds

Ajwain or the carom seeds are effective in treating the gas problem. Thymol present in the carom seeds triggers release of gastric juices, which help in proper digestion of the food. Not only does it give relief from the gas but also a effective remedy against pain in the abdomen. Take a tsp of Ajwain with 1 glass of warm water, this will relieve the stomach pain and it is also considered as a effective remedy against stomach worms. Adding a pinch of black salt, cumin powder, Ajwain to lemon water makes a great drink for gastric troubles. One could also try – take 100gms of Ajwain, 3 tspns of black salt and 1 tspn of asafoetida grind them together and store in an airtight glass jar. Take 1 tspn with water twice a day.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Jeera

Drinking jeera water is one of the best home remedies for gastric or gas problem. Jeera or cumin contains essential oils that stimulate the salivary glands which helps in better digestion of food and prevents the formation of excess gas. Take a tablespoon of cumin seeds and boil it in two cups of water for 10-15 minutes. Let it cool down, strain and drink the water after having your meals. To allay severe or chronic indigestion, hiccup and abdominal distention, crush jeera, ajwain, black pepper, rock salt and small hararh in equal parts. This “jeerakadi churna” if taken in a daily dose of one to two gms twice a day, with warm water or whenever required, is simple and safe remedy to get the abdominal wind dispelled and to gain symptomatic relief from colic pain.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis -Ginger

Ginger has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce irritation of the inner lining in the stomach. You can chew a thumb of ginger and wash it down with water or boil milk and water in 1:5 ratio with ginger and drink it. Another quick ginger fix is to take a pinch of ginger powder, rock salt and asafetida in a cup of warm water to bring an immediate relief. A great remedy is to grate about one teaspoon of fresh ginger and have it with one teaspoon of lime juice after your meals. Drinking ginger tea is also an effective home remedy for gas relief. Ginger acts as a natural carminative (agents that relieve flatulence). Another method is to take a teaspoon of ground ginger, one teaspoon of cardamom and fennel seeds. Mix all the ingredients together and take a teaspoon of this mixture and add it to a cup of water. Also, add a pinch of asafoetida or hing in the water. Drink this solution twice daily.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Triphala

Powdered Triphala is also quite helpful in dealing with a gassy stomach. Steep half teaspoon of it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes and then drink it before going to bed. Be careful with the quantity and frequency of consuming this mix as it is high in fibre and may cause bloating if taken in excess.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Fenugreek Seeds

The consumption of fenugreek seeds has been a tried and tested solution to control gas trouble even during pregnancy. You can take a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and soak it in water overnight. Filter the seeds from the water and drink the water to reduce flatulence.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis -Lemon

To fight gas our third remedy is a lemon. Lemon can be used in many ways. Drinking lemon water or lemon tea is a good way to get some relief from gastric trouble. Adding a pinch of black salt, cumin powder, Ajwain to lemon water makes a great drink for gastric troubles. Another simple remedy to reduce excess gas is to stir 1 teaspoon of lime juice and half teaspoon of Baking Soda with a cup of water. Drink this after your meals as it helps in forming carbon dioxide which facilitates the digestion process.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis -Coriander

This ingredient is available in most homes and is a natural remedy for treating gas and bloating. It can be consumed raw or you can add it to your daily diet to keep your digestion on track. Coriander leaves are also great for acidity and burning sensation in the stomach. Adding roasted coriander to a glass of buttermilk is useful to keep indigestion and gas at bay.

      

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Fennel

Fennel is one effective ingredient that helps to treat the problem of bloating and gas in the stomach. So, chew some fennel seeds if you can eat them. You can also add few spoons of fennel seeds in lukewarm water. Keep it few minutes. Strain and drink it once in a day.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Garlic

Garlic is another option to treat the gas problem. It contains healing property and helps in proper digestion. Add garlic to your meals and soups to reduce the formation of gas. You could also try this – Take a cup of water and boil it. Now, take a few cloves of garlic and grind it. Add the ground garlic into the water. Add a few black pepper corns and cumin seeds. Let it boil for couple of minutes and then take it off the fire. Strain the drink and let it cool. Drink this thrice day. Some research suggests that garlic extract can help reduce the symptoms of gastritis. Crushing raw garlic and eating it can also work well. If a person does not like the taste of raw garlic, they can try chopping the garlic and eating it with a spoonful of peanut butter or wrapped in a dried date. The sweetness of the peanut butter or date will help mask the garlic flavor.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Cloves

Eating a few raw pieces can help relieve gas pain almost immediately. Cloves increase saliva production; peristalsis, boosts digestion, and can relieve heartburn. You can chew on cloves to obtain relief. Clove oil is also effective at relieving gas, bloating, and other digestive issues.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Cinnamon

Adding cinnamon to tea can help treat gas. Large consumption of cinnamon can have a laxative effect.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Celery Leaves

Chewing on this vegetable stock raw can help relieve gastric pain and irritation. The chemicals in celery can prevent fluid retention, which contributes to bloating. Celery can help regulate bowels along with control gas.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Onion

Onions contain fiber, which regulates bowels and prevents gas and bloating. The fiber in onions promotes good bacteria in the gut. The extracted juice from an onion can give you relief from gastric problems.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Liquorice root

Liquorice root or  Mulethi is also beneficial, as it soothes inflammation and injury in the stomach. Try this, take one teaspoon of this powder and mixed with half a teaspoon full of pure ghee and one teaspoon of pure honey. Take this composition on an empty stomach you will surely get benefited. If you have constipation along with gastritis then try this mixture of (dried Ginger, black pepper, clove, long pepper, and cardamom). Take two spoons of this mixture at bedtime. This neutralizes the acid and stimulates the liver and that works as a laxative.

 

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm

Marshmallow root and Slippery elm are another two herbs which produce the required mucus that naturally heals your stomach’s protective linings. Whereas the marshmallow root contains sugar molecules, slippery elm contains gel-like polysaccharide compounds which can produce mucus. So, you can either make a porridge or a herbal tea using this marshmallow root and slippery elm.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Neem leaf

The Neem leaves are most popular for their strong anti-inflammatory property. In addition to many benefits, neem leaves can strongly help to cure gastritis. Neem leaves have a compound called acrid, which naturally forms a protective layer on one’s stomach. Moreover, it can also reduce the irritation and pain caused by gastritis. The best way to take is by buying neam powder and mixing it in tea or water. If not possible you can also buy neem capsules which are available at various stores.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Yarrow Tea

Yarrow is a common plant that is found in countries like Europe. It is also called as Achillea Millefolium, which is very popular for its healing properties. It can strongly heal gastrointestinal damages completely within no time. It does normalize the hydrochloric acid secretions in one’s stomach thus stopping the damage caused by gastritis. Moreover, it is anti-hemostatic and can stop bleeding that happens in cases of chronic gastritis. Thus, drinking yarrow tea in the morning is one of the best ways to heal your damaged and bleeding stomach linings. You can simply buy yarrow flowers at many stores online.

  1. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –   Hojicha tea

Hojicha is a peculiar Japanese green tea, which is specially made from Japanese green tea leaves roasted in charcoal pots. Thus, drinking the Hojicaha tea daily has shown a significant improvement in many people who suffer from constant gastritis. If not available, you can try regular green tea, which is also known to soothe a person’s digestive tract.

  1.  Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Chamomile

Chamomile tea soothes the intestinal walls, providing relief from sudden pains and helps to eliminate gas. You can add one or two teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers to a cup of hot water, cover it and let it steep for five minutes or more. You can drink this tea several times a day as it helps improve gastritis in the long run.

21. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis – Asafoetida (Hing)
It is also suggested that you could mix about half a teaspoon of heeng with luke warm water and drink it to curb gas problem. Hing acts as an anti-flatulent that prevents the growth of the gut bacteria that may be producing excess gas in your stomach. According to Ayurveda, heeng helps in balancing the vata dosha of the body. The colon is the main seat of the vata dosha – the dosha that is derived from air. When vata increases in the colon, gases may build up.

22. Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis –Other Methods

Buttermilk – Not only it tastes good, it also has many health benefits. It is an effective home remedy against gas. In case of gas take a pinch of roasted cumin powder, black salt mixed in the buttermilk to get relief from gastric troubles and it also helps in improving the digestion.

Apple Cider Vinegar – You would have probably heard this a lot of time “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apple cider vinegar works very well in case of gas in the stomach. Drink apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water to get instant relief in gastric problems.

Steamed pumpkin – Pumpkin helps in reducing the formation of gas in the stomach. For this remedy, all you need is pumpkin. Take a cup of pumpkin and steam it. You can also have it raw or baked or boiled. Eat it every day

Papaya – Shredded raw papaya is really good if you are suffering from inflammation of the stomach. You can add few drops of lemon juice to it as well. Don’t worry about lemon juice being a citric acid, few drops will not be detrimental to your health.

Baking Soda And Water- Baking soda acts as an antacid and brings down the acid levels in the stomach. Take one teaspoon baking soda a glass of water. All you have to do is stir the baking soda in the water until the mixture is not cloudy anymore. Drink this. Drink it as and when required.

Cabbage Juice–  Cabbage is rich in vitamin U, which is known to heal ulcer. Vitamin U can heal the stomach lining and get rid of gastritis within a few days.All you have to do is cut the cabbage in pieces and juice it with a help of your juicer. Extract a cup of fresh cabbage juice and drink it. You may add a few carrots and celery to make it even healthier and tastier.

            

Mastic Gum: Mastic Gum is a natural resin produced from a tree        called Pistacia Lentiscus. This natural resin is one of the greatest anti-inflammatory gum that can completely stop the inflammation in the stomach (which cause gastritis). It naturally controls an enzyme namely Protein Kinase C which produces oxidizing compounds, and inflammation.

               

Essential oils, such as lemongrass and lemon verbena, were found to help increase resistance to H. pylori in laboratory tests. Other oils that can have a positive effect on the digestive system include peppermint, ginger, and clove. Essential oils should not be ingested and should always be diluted with carrier oil if applied to the skin. People may wish to use the oils in a diffuser or consult a doctor on how to use them safely to help relieve gastritis.

Chanting – Chant “WU CHI JO” for 15 minutes after taking food.
Chanting EE JO

I have used a lot of these methods for self treatment and to treat my clients at my Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre at Kellys and all were successful. Now I invite you to try out these methods especially as the Review of Herbal Remedies for Gastritis and articles given show the benefits of using herbs as a method of treatment for gastritis.

In case you come across any other method do share with me or write to me.