There are many suggestions here for getting the gut workin correctly, so here's one. - Siberian Pine Nut Oil. I used to have some terribly painful ulcers about 8 or 9 years ago, anything that wasn't bland would have me gasping. Hot and spicy foods, peanut butter, alcohol, you name it. I didn't go to a doc because I didn't want a lifetime Rx to deal with. lived with ulcers for a year, found the oil, rid of ulcers in less than a month. I believe the company is Siberian Tiger Naturals about 30 usd a bottle, but you'll never regret it. It is virgin pine nut oil so its very light on the pallet. Like a breath of the forest with each spoon.