When I retested to check my H pylori had gone, I was mightily relieved to find my natural treatment had been successful.
BUT there was a caveat – the retest showed I had an intestinal parasite called Blastocystis hominis AND a mold overgrowth in my gut with an organism called Aspergillus.
I have to admit I was pretty shocked about these findings, especially when I read Wikipedia’s definition of Aspergillus and some of the problems it can cause:
“Some Aspergillus species cause serious disease in humans and animals. The most common pathogenic species are A. fumigatus and A. flavus, which produces aflatoxin which is both a toxin and a carcinogen, and which can contaminate foods such as nuts. The most common species causing allergic disease are A. fumigatus and Aspergillus clavatus.”
Whooaaaat?
I had a mold overgrowth and the organism overgrowing in my intestine might be a cancer-causing agent.
I also did a bunch of research on Blastocystis hominis.
Turns out Blasto is associated with irritable bowels, tummy cramps, diarrhea, fatigue, depression, malaise, chills, low grade fever and arthritis.
Hmmm. This clearly explained why I had loose stools and abdominal pain, although all my H pylori symptoms (heartburn, nausea, vomiting) had gone away.
Needless to say, I took action immediately.
I got hold of natural, strong anti-parasite and anti-fungal herbs for the Blasto and Aspergillus.
Just like the natural program for H pylori, this one worked like a dream and I shortlyI felt much better.
In my research I found that in addition to clearing the bad bugs, I also needed to make sure my immune system was strong and that I had the right amounts of good bacteria, stomach acid and digestive enzymes.
Apparently this makes the gut inhospitable to bad bugs – they can’t get in and take a foothold if our immune systems are strong.
Trouble is, our immune systems take a real whack through eating the wrong foods, being stressed and taking in too many toxins, all of which are part of modern life.
If I’ve made sense so far, more of the same in my newsletter…
Hi Dave:
Dave I just received my letter from the Dr. that did my Upper GI and it states: I did find very minor inflammation in your stomach. Biopsies were taken to see the Helicobacter pylori infection had recurred. However, the bacteria was not present. I talked to the Doctor today on the phone and he indicated to me he did see four lesions but they were thin and red maybe due from taking advil, orange juice or some other drugs. I do not drink anything but water and hot green tea with soy milk. I do not take advil or any other drugs except my vitamins and minerals. The Doctor did say that I had a bacterial infection but its gone now. How can he know if I had a bacterial infection? I did have Blastocystis hominis and 2 other infections many years ago (5 years). I have a high IgG of E. coli, high Streptococcus faecales, a high Clostridia perfringens on a microflora test and a high IgA on a Candida albicans test that was done on August of 2010. Dave I don’t think this Doctor can help me. How do I go about ordering a test to test for bugs and what ever else you think I need. I don’t think I have H. pylori. I know there is something wrong with my stomach. I do have fructose, lactose and celiac sensitivity with malabsorption. Please contact me lexusdeb6403@att.net