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Natural Cures and Remedies for Canker Sores
Canker sores are small ulcers that occur in the mouth usually on the tongue, cheeks, gums and inside the lips. They are painful which makes talking and eating very difficult at times. Sometimes confused with cold sores, canker sores are in the mouth and cold sores are on the lips. And cold sores can be contagious while cancer sores are not.
Canker sores can last up to two weeks unless they are treated. They have an oval shape and usually have a yellow or white middle. The outside is inflamed and very red.
A few other symptoms you might encounter are swollen lymph nodes in your neck, feeling a little rundown and tired and a small fever.
Some of the Causes of Canker Sores
- Too much stress
- An ingredient in tooth paste called sodium lauryl sulfate. It is known to irritate or cause canker sores.
- An allergic reaction to something you've been eating
- Hormonal changes such as menstruation
- Folic acid, B-12, zinc or iron deficiencies
- A sluggish immune system
- Intestinal problems such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
- Accidentally biting the inside of your mouth
How to Get Immediate Pain Relief for Cancer Sores
Baking Soda -- You can rinse your mouth with baking soda. Stir 1/2 to 1 tsp of baking soda in 4 ounces of warm water and slosh it around in your mouth. You can make a paste using the baking soda and apply it directly on the sore.
Salt -- Put a 1/2 to 1 tsp of salt into a half a glass of water and stir till dissolved. Swish it around in your mouth to relieve pain.
Ice Cubes/Chips -- Put the ice directly on the canker sore for immediate relief.
Tea Bag -- Placing a wet tea bag on the sore can relieve pain. There are ingredients in tea that are very soothing.
Foods to Avoid -- Certain foods can irritate and worsen the pain such as citrus fruits, nuts and potato chips.
Canker Sore Natural Remedies
Yogurt -- The probiotics in the yogurt can both prevent and help heal canker sores. This is a remedy that I have tried myself and was pleasantly surprised.
Grapefruit Seed Extract -- Put four drops of grapefruit seed extract or GSE in 4 ounces of water and use it to rinse your mouth. GSE is a disinfectant and can help with the healing process.
Hydrogen Peroxide -- Put even amounts of hydrogen peroxide and water in a glass and rinse your mouth with it at least two times a day. Hydrogen peroxide is also a disinfectant.
Myrrh -- Traditionally myrrh as been used to treat inflammations such as canker sores in the mouth. Put about a 1/4 to 1/2 of powdered myrrh in an ounce or two of water and swish it around in your mouth. Do this at least twice a day. You can also use myrrh in a tincture form by putting a couple drops write on the sore.
Goldenseal -- Boil two teaspoons of powdered goldenseal in one cup of water. Wait till it cools and then rinse your mouth as often as you want throughout the day.
Sage -- Use sage in the same way as goldenseal. You shouldn't drink this tea as it can have adverse reactions. So just use it as a rinse.
Aloe Vera Juice -- You can rinse your mouth with aloe vera juice at least three times a day. It has a very strong healing effect.
Echinacea -- Buy echinacea as a tincture and put 4 ml in your mouth and swish it around for a couple minutes. Then go ahead and swallow it. Do this about three times a day.
If you continue to have canker sores, you might want to boost your immune system. There is also a chance that you may have some food allergies or food intolerances.
I used to have tons of canker sores all the time. I almost never have them any more. I have a healthier immune system, I avoid foods I'm allergic to and I only eat healthy and natural foods.
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