Dave Hompes - H Pylori Symptoms

H pylori reinfection – can H pylori return?

“Dave, can H pylori return? Can H pylori come back? Can I have H pylori twice?” … These are common questions asked by folk around the world, and the straight answer is, “Yes, it can return, you can have it twice, and yes you can be reinfected.” Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong, and the reason I know this is because I had H pylori twice myself. Two years after I had rid myself of H pylori, I woke up one morning with a gnawing pain in my chest. I KNEW immediately (and intuitively) that H pylori had...

H pylori tests – what is the best test for H pylori?...

There’s quite a lot of confusion regarding the best test for H pylori, and not without reason. This short blog post and video will help you with the ins and out of H pylori testing so you feel confident that you’re getting accurate data from your test. There are four different H pylori tests and they all have benefits and drawbacks. My personal opinion is that a an H pylori stool test is the best, for reasons explained below. Better still, I typically recommend an H pylori test that looks at many other different reasons for digestive distress. Here’s...

Why H pylori symptoms return after treatment

It’s actually quite common for H pylori symptoms return after a few weeks or months after treatment – I don’t want this to happen to you. Maybe you didn’t feel better at all when you beat H pylori the first time round, or maybe you’re going through treatment now only to feel no better? If you’re in one of these boats, this article and video on why H pylori symptoms return after treatment (or never go away in the first place) will help. Watch the video first, then read the info below. Why some people’s H pylori symptoms never...

H pylori triple therapy treatment – does it work?...

Hmmmm, “does H pylori triple therapy treatment work” is a tricky question to answer because in some cases it’s “yes” and in other it’s “no”. This video and blog post explains why H pylori triple therapy treatment MIGHT work for you, and why it may also leave you disappointed. I just want to show you the other side of the antibiotic argument – the side your doc might not give you. Like much of the other information on this website, this article is evidence-based, meaning it’s not my opinion, but is based on analysis of the scientific literature. I...

Best herbs for killing H pylori – 11 options listed here...

What are the best herbs for killing H pylori? When I’m asked “what are the best herbs for killing H pylori?” I’m hesitant to give a firm answer. Why? Because actually, there are LOADS of different plant extracts and herbs that seem to work well. They include coconut oil (lauric acid), garlic, ginger, curcumin, ginger, broccoli compounds, mastic gum, licorice and more. But it’s how you use them, when you use them, and for how long you use them that determines whether they work. As you know, I’m inspired to share information that empowers you to take command of...