Deal with an ulcer the right way by following these 6+ home remedies

Stomach ulcers can be very painful, making eating downright unpleasant. Ulcers are simply sores in the lining of your stomach. Generally, ulcers are caused by having too much acid in the stomach.

Finding ways to control the production of stomach acid and aid your body in the healing process will help minimize the discomfort you suffer from ulcers. Here are 6+ ways you can help your body prevent ulcers and heal itself.

1. Bananas. Bananas contain antibacterial properties that may help fight against the H. pylori bacteria that is often found in ulcers. According to howstuffworks, the bananas may help build the mucous lining in your stomach the way they do for animals.

2. Diet. The Mayo Clinic recommends taking a look at your diet and seeing what needs to change. Adding in fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamins A and C and whole grains can help your stomach fight H. pylori and heal more quickly.

3. Probiotics. Keeping your stomach well-balanced in its bacteria may help reduce ulcers, according to WebMD. Foods that make great sources of probiotics are sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and kefir.

4. Flavonoids. Healthline states that by combining flavonoids with what your doctor has prescribed may help boost the treatment's effectiveness. Foods to consider are soybeans, legumes, red grapes, apples and berries.

5. Milk. Milk may make your stomach feel better while you're drinking it, but the Mayo Clinic shares that it actually encourages excess acid production, making the ulcers worse.

6. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Licorice candy won't do the trick, but Healthline states that deglycyrrhizinated licorice as a supplement appears to inhibit the growth of H. pylori. Because the licorice can create problems for those who suffer from heart problems or blood pressure issues, you should only take the licorice for two weeks.

7. Stress. According to WebMD, finding ways to manage your stress will be critical to managing your ulcers. The increased acid that comes with increased stress just makes ulcers worse.

8. Cabbage. Once you have an ulcer, howstuffworks recommends drinking 1 quart of cabbage juice a day for five days. The cabbage juice helps speed the healing process. Eating raw cabbage will also work if you can't stand the idea of drinking that much juice.

Just because you have an ulcer doesn't mean life has to stop. Try these home remedies to see if they might give you the relief you need.