Symptoms, conditions and causes
What are the potential causes of mouth sores, and how do factors such as infections, injuries, and underlying health conditions contribute to their development?
Mouth Sores: Causes and Remedies
Types:
1. Canker Sores: Inside the mouth; caused by nutrient deficiencies.
2. Cold Sores: On or around the lips; caused by herpes simplex virus.
Canker Sores
- Cause: Deficiency in B12 and folate (B9).
- Remedies:
- Take nutritional yeast.
- Avoid refined grains (bread, pasta, crackers, etc.).
- For digestive issues:
- Apple cider vinegar (1-2 tsp in water) before meals.
- Betaine hydrochloride before meals.
- Purified bile salts.
- Healthy Keto® diet.
- Intermittent fasting.
Cold Sores
- Cause: Herpes simplex virus, often triggered by stress.
- Remedies:
- Take lysine.
- Use natural vitamin C complex.
- Consume vitamin C-rich foods.
- Take vitamin D3.
- Use natural antibiotics.
Last updated: Oct 15, 2024 14:24 PM