Use Natural Remedies for Mouth Ulcers

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by Sheryl Walters, citizen journalist

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(NaturalNews) Anyone who suffers from mouth ulcers knows how painful and

irritating they can be. In severe cases multiple ulcers may appear and the

discomfort can make talking and eating difficult. But what causes these

little sores? And how can you get rid of them naturally?

 

An ulcer is an open sore that appears in the soft tissue of the mouth.

There can be many reasons why ulcers may appear such as prescription drugs and

infectious diseases such as thrush or herpes. But poor oral hygiene,

accidental biting of the lip, tongue or cheek and constant rubbing against

sharp

misaligned teeth or braces are the main causes behind the annoying little

sores. There are those who regularly get multiple mouth _ulcers_

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it is

thought that around 20% of the American population suffers from what are

known as aphthous ulcers. This type of ulcer may appear during times of

stress or trauma and in some cases may be due to a vitamin and mineral

deficiency.

 

Home Remedies

 

If your ulcers are mainly due to a poor diet there are some simple steps

that you can take to prevent them. Eat more fruit and veggies and _foods_

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are thought to work wonders. Avoid eating hot and spicy foods as these can

irritate your mouth and make you more prone to ulcers.

 

Coconut oil is fast becoming known as a great home remedy for a number of

things including curing mouth ulcers. Coconut oil has been used in many so

called primitive societies for centuries as one of their main healing

tools. Sore throats, skin _infections_

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all treated with _coconut oil_

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and

studies that have shown that coconut oil kills certain types of bacteria

that make it a great home remedy for mouth ulcers. Simply rub some of the

oil directly on to your ulcers twice a day and you should notice a massive

difference.

 

There is several different mouth washes that you can make up that are

thought to kill the ulcer causing bacteria. Try mixing a little tee tree oil in

some hot water and gargle with it twice a day, but make sure you never

swallow the mixture as tee tree can be poisonous. You can also rub salt or

baking soda directly on to the wounds, these are thought to ease the pain and

discomfort as well as help shorten the recovery time.

 

As with most mouth infections the best way to combat mouth ulcers is

through basic oral hygiene. Make sure you brush and floss your teeth twice a

day

and give it a rinse with a mouth wash before bed. These are simple steps

that could save you a lot of pain.

 

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About the author

Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.

Her website _www.younglivingguide.com_ (http://www.younglivingguide.com/)

provides the latest research on preventing _disease_

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feeling emotionally

and physically fabulous. You can also find some of the most powerful super

foods on the planet including raw chocolate, purple corn, and many others.