What's a good cure for canker sores?

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Natural Treatment for Canker Sores & their Symptoms


What Are Canker Sores?
Let's Talk About The Causes
What Can I Do to Avoid Canker Sores?
How Do I Treat My Canker Sores?
Herbal Remedies
Nutritional Therapy


What Are Canker Sores?
Canker sores are painful, small ulcers in the mouth or on the inner lips caused by an assortment of viruses. This painful condition affects about 20% of the American population. Doctors call this condition aphthous stomatitis or aphthous ulcers. Canker sores are usually white or yellow in color surrounded by red halos. They can appear on the tongue, the lips, the gums, or the insides of the cheeks. The first sign of a canker sore may be a tingling, burning sensation inside the mouth, followed shortly by the appearance of a white or yellowish spot edged by a red halo. Canker sores do not form blisters as cold sores (fever blisters) do. The cold sore, commonly confused with the canker sore, is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1. The canker sore, on the other hand, is an inflammation, rather than an infection. Canker sores may range in size from the size of a pinhead to as large as a quarter. They are usually about an eighth of an inch in diameter-the size of a pencil eraser. They appear suddenly and often leave suddenly, usually lasting from four to twenty days.

Canker sores often pop up when you're under stress or after you've eaten an irritating food (pineapple, nuts and chocolate are common culprits). Other common causes are food allergies including milk, gluten (from wheat products), citrus fruits, trauma and/or a nutrient deficiency.

They usually clear up by themselves within a week or so, but they often recur, sometimes in the form of multiple sores. Some believe canker sores are contagious. But most think it is not. A susceptibility to canker sores tends to run in families. No successful conventional treatment is available. The natural remedies may help relieve the symptoms of canker sores or may prevent sores from recurring

Let's Talk About The Causes
Food allergies are probably the easiest, because you usually know what food cause the canker sores and can be dealt with by avoiding those foods. You can also take anti-allergy measures, and by taking Quercetin with Bromelain, which is a really good natural alternative and is verfy is similar to the prescription drug disodium cromoglycate which has been shown to be effective in recurrent canker sores by preventing histamine release from mast cells.
Non-food allergens: Allergens that commonly induce canker sores include preservatives such as benzoic acid, methylparaben, dichromate, and sorbic acid. Elimination of allergens usually brings complete resolution or significant improvement in people with recurrent canker sores.
Nutrient Deficiencies have been show in studies to also cause canker sores. This is especially true of the B vitamin Thiamine or vitamin B1. Other studies have shown a correlation with deficiencies of iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, riboflavin (B2,) and pyridoxine (B6.) When these deficiencies were corrected the canker sores went into complete remission.
Minor trauma from poor-fitting dentures, rough fillings, or braces can aggravate mouth ulcers and should be remedied by a dentist.
Hormonal imbalances
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a component of some toothpastes, is a potential cause of canker sores. In one study, most recurrent canker sores were eliminated just by avoiding SLS-containing toothpaste for three months. SLS is thought to increase the risk of canker sores by removing a protective coating (mucin) in the mouth. People with recurrent canker sores should use an SLS-free toothpaste for several months to see if such a change helps

What Can I Do to Avoid Canker Sores?
Eat more yogurt: Yogurt contains active acidophilus cultures that can prevent and heal canker sores. Eat at least four tablespoons of yogurt daily to prevent outbreaks. To heal an outbreak, eat at least one eight-ounce container a day. You may also benefit by adding other soured milk products such as cottage cheese, and buttermilk.
Get Plenty of Vitamin-B*: Great sources of Vitamin-B are found in green, leafy vegetables and whole grains. B-Complex Vitamins also aid the body in dealing with stress, a common trigger in the development of canker sores.
Pass the onions please! . Onions contain sulfur and have healing properties
Avoid foods you are allergic or sensitive to: Food sensitivities or allergies can make mouth ulcers worse. Many canker sores are the result of gluten intolerance. Avoid coffee, spices, citrus fruits, and other foods that may irritate your mouth. If you suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers, you should discuss the diagnosis and treatment of food sensitivities with a nutritionally oriented doctor. For some people, treating allergies may be a key component to restoring health.
Avoid constant stress. Take time to exercise, sleep and relax.Stress and allergies are probably the most common cause of open sores in the mouth.
Aqueous colloidal Silver*: Many people have reported excellent relief with a mouth rinse of aqueous colloidal silver; it has a natural antimicrobial effect and boosts immunity. Use after brushing the teeth to help prevent any type of oral infection, including parasites and candida.
Liquid chlorophyll* or wheatgrass juice: drink two ounces three times a day
Other Dietary Suggestions: Do a one- to three-day carrot-juice fast
Eat foods that are easy to digest
Soft grains, well cooked
Lightly cooked vegetables


How Do I Treat My Canker Sores?
Mouth Rinses:

Rinse your mouth four times a day with a combination of 2 oz hydrogen peroxide, 2 oz water, and 1 tsp each of salt and baking soda. Do not swallow.

Rinse your mouth with milk of magnesia to coat sores.

Try mouthwashes that contain the pain-relieving medication chlorhexidine.

Sodium bicarbonate powder mixed with water is a very effective first aid remedy. This mixture can be used as a mouth rinse as well as swallowed to help make the body more alkaline. Use a toothpaste containing sodium bicarbonate instead of the standard toothpastes high in fluoride and other chemicals.

Herbal Mouth Rinses

Rinse the mouth with licorice root tea, diluted myrrh oil* or aloe vera juice to soothe and heal the sore

Use horsetail or echinacea tincture (20 drops diluted in 1/4 cup water), sage, lavender or chamomile tea to rinse the mouth every two hours.

Place 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds in 1 cup cold water. After six hours, bring to a boil and strain immediately. When cooled to lukewarm, add 1 tsp. honey. Use to gargle and swallow a little.

Oak, burdock root, rest-harrow, red clover, red raspberry and calendula are astringent and reduce inflammation. Make a strong tea with them and use it as a mouth wash
Topical Treatments:

Antacids can soothe canker sores by reducing the acidity in your mouth that can irritate them. Here is an antacid remedy you can brew at home: Combine equal parts of the liquid form of Kaopectate or Milk of Magnesia (both antacids) with Benylin or Benadryl (both mild anesthetics). Apply the mixture to the canker sore with a cotton swab. You'll cut down on painful acidity in your mouth and numb the sore, too.

Use over-the-counter salves containing glycerin and peroxide.

Apply 1 open capsule of Lactobacillus acidophilus*, onto sore twice daily.

Dab the sore with the medicated end of a styptic pencil (available in drugstores), just as you would to stem bleeding from a shaving nick. This will numb inflamed nerve endings. Use a new pencil to avoid infecting the sore with bacteria. This is an old remedy, but it still works.
Other Common Sense Precautions:

Eliminate sources for all food allergens and gluten.

Do not eat fish or meat of any kind for two weeks. The consumption of animal protein increases the body's acidity, which slows healing.

Avoid chewing gum, lozenges, mouthwashes, tobacco, coffee, citrus fruits, and any other foods that you know trigger these sores.

Be careful not to irritate the gums with hard toothbrush bristles or sharp-edged foods such as potato chips or dry bread crusts. Too much acid from fruits and vegetables, and spicy foods can also trigger mouth sores. Avoid sugar, citrus fruits, and processed and refined foods.

Do not use the same toothbrush for longer than one month. When brushing, avoid the affected areas with your toothbrush. Otherwise, you might scrape off the protective membrane that forms over a canker sore during healing.

Keep the bowels regular to prevent toxic buildup. Walk regularly walking in fresh air to oxygenate the body and stimulate bowel movement






Herbal Remedies

Tea: It is believed that the tannins in tea can be very helpful in the treatment of canker sores. Regular beverage tea has a rich supply of tannins. Try placing a spent tea bag on your canker sores. You can also make tea from some of the other herbs that are high in tannin, such as bearberry, eucalyptus, St.-John's-Wort, sage, raspberry, peppermint and licorice

Sage: Many herbalists suggest making a strong sage tea to treat inflammations of the mouth and throat. To make this tea, use two teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water. Let it steep until cool and then gargle with it.

Caution: You should not drink too much of this tea. Sage contains a fair amount of thujone, a compound that in very high doses may cause convulsions if taken in excessive quantities


Chamomile: Chamomile has a soothing effect on mucous membranes (including the lining of the mouth). It also has healing properties. A strong tea made from chamomile tincture can be swished in the mouth three to four times per day.


Licorice. Licorice contains tannin, and the compounds glycyrrhetinic-acid and glycyrrhizin. All of these help speed the healing of sores. You can also use licorice to sweeten the herbal teas recommended here.

Licorice that has had the glycyrrhizic acid removed is called deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL). Glycyrrhizic acid is the portion of licorice root that can increase blood pressure and cause water retention in some people. The wound-healing and soothing components of the root remain in DGL.

A mixture of DGL and warm water obtained by combining 200 mg of powdered DGL and 200 ml of warm water may be applied to the inside of the mouth. This remedy has been found to shorten the healing time for mouth ulcers. It can then be swished in the mouth for two to three minutes and then spit out. Continue this on each morning and evening for one week.

In one study that looked at the power of licorice to heal canker sores, a mouthwash containing this herb provided relief for 75 percent of the people who used it. Those who got relief noted substantial improvement within one day and complete healing by the third day.


Myrrh: Myrrh contains high amounts of tannins. Powdered myrrh is useful for the treatment of mild inflammations of the mouth. Myrrh had been used as a traditional remedy for mouth and gum irritations. A suggested remedy can be made by mixing 200-300 mg of herbal extract or 4 ml of myrrh tincture with warm water and swishing it in the mouth two to three times per day.You can also open a capsule and dab a little directly on the sore.


Cankerroot (Coptis groenlandica) or goldthread. This plant got its name because of its traditional use as a treatment for canker sores. American Indians and early settlers alike used cankerroot as a tea to treat both sore throat and canker sores. The raw root was chewed for treatment of both canker sores and fever blisters.


Goldenseal: Goldenseal contains astringent, antiseptic chemicals that help treat wounds and infections. It was an American Indian favorite for treating all sorts of wounds. Add two teaspoons of dried goldenseal to a cup of boiling water and steep until cool. Use it as a mouth rinse three or four times a day. Barberry and Oregon grape have similar constituents and healing effects.


Echinacea* is a reasonable choice for mouth ulcers due to it's antiviral, immune enhancing, and wound-healing properties. Liquid echinacea in the amount of 4 ml can be swished in the mouth for two to three minutes, then swallowed. This can be repeated three times per day. Echinacea capsules may also be helpful.


Aloe Vera: Some doctors of natural medicine recommend 1-3 tablespoons of aloe vera juice be used as a mouthwash then swallowed three times daily.


Tea tree oil* helps prevent infection, control parasites and candida (yeast). Rinse the mouth with 3 drops of tea tree oil diluted in a glass of water. Twice daily, after brushing the teeth, apply a few drops of oil with a cotton swab directly to infected area.




Nutritional Therapy

Acidophilus (Lactobacillus acidophilus) -
Some people with recurrent mouth ulcers have been reported to respond to lactobacillus acidophilus. Chewing four lactobacillus tablets three times per day may reduce soreness in some people with recurrent mouth ulcers.

As a topical treatment you can also apply 1 open capsule of Lactobacillus acidophilus*, onto sore twice daily.

Aids in maintaining healthy balance of intestinal flora ("friendly" bacteria). Use a high-potency powdered form. Dosage: Use as directed on label. Take on an empty stomach.

L-Lysine -
A deficiency may cause an outbreak of sores in and around the mouth. One suggested remedy is to take 1,000 milligrams of the amino acid lysine at each meal during an outbreak and then 500 milligrams at each meal for a week afterward.

Dosage: 500 mg 3 times daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
Caution: Do not take lysine for longer than 6 months at a time.

Calcium -
Calcium supplements will help counteract the over-acidity associated with canker sores.

Dosage: 800 mg 3 times daily, with a meal.

Garlic
Acts as a natural antibiotic and immunostimulant.
Dosage: 3 Capsules 3 times daily.

Iron
As prescribed by physician. May be helpful if canker sores are related to iron deficiency.
Caution: Do not take an iron supplement unless your physician finds that you are iron-deficient.

Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency -
If vitamin or mineral deficiencies are believed to be the cause of your canker sores, supplements of vitamins C and B complex, as well as folic acid, iron, and zinc, may help. Below are some of the supplements and their recommended dosages.

Studies show a high incidence of iron and B vitamin deficiency among people with recurrent mouth ulcers. Supplementing with B vitamins-300 mg vitamin B1, 20 mg vitamin B2, and 150 mg vitamin B6-has been reported to provide some people with relief. Thiamine (B1) deficiency specifically has been linked to an increased risk. The right supplemental level of iron requires diagnosis of an iron deficiency by a healthcare professional using lab tests.

Where anemia is the cause, either vitamin B12, folic acid or iron will need to be replaced.

Vitamin B complex *
B vitamins are basic for immune function and healing.
Dosage: 50 mg of each major B vitamin 3 times daily (amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary).

Extra vitamin B3 (niacin)
Deficiencies have been linked to mouth sores.
Dosage: 50-100 mg 3 times daily. Do not exceed this amount.
Caution: Do not take niacin if you have a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
An anti-stress vitamin necessary for adrenal function.
Dosage: 50-100 mg 3 times daily.

Vitamin B12 *
Use a lozenge or sublingual form.
Dosage: 1,000-2,000 mcg daily, on an empty stomach.

Folic acid
Use a lozenge or sublingual form.
Dosage: 400 mcg daily.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids * - May also be beneficial as preventative!
You can take between 4,000 and 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C daily during outbreaks and at least 500 milligrams daily as a way of preventing canker sores. Vitamin C fights infection and boosts the immune system. Use a buffered form.
Dosage: 3,000-8,000 mg daily, in divided doses.

Vitamin E
Poke a hole in the capsule and then rub the liquid directly on the sore. It has been recommended to use the vitamin E three times a day during an outbreak until the sore heals.

Zinc lozenges *
Zinc lozenges also help resolve canker sores, as this mineral supports the immune system. Zinc enhances immune function and aids healing.
Dosage: 1 15-mg lozenge every 3 waking hours for 2 days. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily. Take with 3 mg copper




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