February 16, 2009

Homemade paste for mouth ulcer

Mouth ulcers really suck; they are so painful and embarrassing if you want to kiss someone (you just avoid it). 

Mouth ulcers are still a mysterious condition, though we know that citrics have healing and relieving properties that we can use to prepare a homemade remedy against mouth sores. So this is how we do it:

Step 1: Take some oranges and lemons, peel them and put the skins to dry on fire. Toast them to make them get dry but do not let them get burnt.

Step 2: Grind the skins and blend them with toothpaste (any toothpaste). Pour the mix in a tight-closed container.

Step 3: Brush your teeth every morning and evening with this paste.

You will see how mouth sores reduce and disappear. This homemade paste helps disinfect your mouth and prevent the outbreak of mouth ulcers. 

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February 10, 2007

Mouth ulcers or aphtae: How to get rid of them. Part I

Part I

What are they?

Aphtaes are small, painful and superficial mouth ulcers. They usually come and do, after a brief or long period between two outbreaks. They are not contagious.
What causes them?

They cause is unknown, but some of their triggers are:

- The abnormal response of the immune system against the superficial mouth tissue.
- Genetic predisposition
- Food allergies or sensitivity to certain foods as chocolate, nuts or citric fruits.
- Mouth tissues injury (rough tooth brushing)
- Nutritional deficiencies

Risk factors

A risk factor is a something that increases the chances of contracting a disease or disorders

- Family history of aphta sufferers
- Bad absorption of nutriebnts- Ptrolognued temperature
- HIV or Aids
- Stress
- Hormonal changes in women.

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