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• General Canker Sores Information
• Possible Causes of Canker Sores
• Possible Symptoms of Canker Sores
• Possible Lifestyle Changes for Canker Sores
• Beneficial Dietary Supplements

General Canker Sores Information
Canker sores are painful ulcers that appear on the tongue, lips, gums or inside the cheeks. Roughly half of all Americans suffer from canker sores; the majority of these sufferers are adolescents and women, who often develop canker sores just before menstruation. Canker sores are not the same as cold sores. Cold sores are the result of an infection; canker sores are simply inflamed tissue. Canker sores vary in size from as tiny as a pinhead to as large as a quarter. Sores appear suddenly and heal themselves in four to 20 days.

Possible Causes of Canker Sores
It is not known what causes canker sores, but they are tied to poor dental hygiene, stress, trauma (such as biting the cheek or nicking the gums with a toothbrush), poor diet, post-dental work irritation, food allergies and fatigue. Canker sores can also result from abnormal immune response to normal bacteria in the mouth and are also associated with Crohn’s disease. Canker sores are not considered a serious medical condition, their appearance can be a symptom of an underlying immunologic disease, such as HIV infection.

Possible Symptoms of Canker Sores
Canker sores look like small, crater-like sores that appear inside of the mouth. The sores are grayish or white in color with a red border. Some people experience tingling or burning at the site of a canker sore 6 to 12 hours before it appears. Canker sores can be very painful, and they often interfere with eating, talking and sleeping. The sores usually last from 5 to 10 days.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Canker Sores
Canker sores can be prevented by brushing the teeth with disinfecting baking soda; eating live culture yogurt daily; avoiding spicy, salty and acidic foods; and taking a multivitamin every day. Avoid chewing gum, lozenges, mouthwashes, tobacco, coffee and citrus fruits, which trigger canker sores. Learn to effectively manage stress. People who suffer from canker sores can relieve the pain with over-the-counter pain relieving ointments and gels. If canker sores are the result of a food allergy, it is important to avoid the food triggers, especially when canker sores are present.

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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Acidophilus helps maintain healthy balance of “friendly” bacteria.

L-Lysine helps ward off canker sore outbreaks.

Vitamin B Complex because all B vitamins help immune function and healing.

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids fights infection and boosts the immune system.

Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic.

Multivitamin and Mineral Complex maintains proper balance of minerals.

Vitamin A with Mixed Carotenoids speeds healing of the mucous membranes.

Alfalfa, Calendula, Capsicum, Comfrey and Peppermint help treat canker sores.

Goldenseal Extract and/or Tea Tree Oil speeds healing when applied topically to sores.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.