Using Natural Remedies For Canker Sores / Cold Sores Will Be More Effective If You Learn About Them First.
Natural remedies for canker sores are many but what is a sore, exactly? The herpes virus that causes cold sores can remain dormant in your nervous system for not only several years but also for life. When your immune system is challenged by a long illness, stress or emotional issues, the virus can then show itself by forming the blisters. The blisters will dry up and crust over in about 8-12 days but natural remedies for canker sores can be utilized to help the process along. Natural therapy focuses on helping the immune system be strong so outbreaks are less often or non-existent all together. Some remedies have anti-viral effects. Symptoms: Recommended Foods: Eat foods rich in amino acid L-lysine which inhibits the replication of the virus. These foods include legumes, fish, turkey, chicken, and most vegetables. Bright colored vegetables and other specific vegetables provide vitamin c and bioflavonoids that help heal the skin. These natural remedies for canker sores include bell peppers, brussel sprouts, broccoli, potatoes and any brightly colored vegetables. Salmon, walnuts and flaxseeds provide essential fatty acids necessary for tissue repair. Foods to Avoid: Peanuts, almonds, some other nuts, whole wheat and chocolate contain high amino acid L-arginine levels which can stimulate HSV (cold sore) replication. Sugars interrupt tissue healing and suppress immune function. Acidic foods need to be avoided. They include grapefruit, tomatoes, oranges and other citrus fruit. Avoid these during an outbreak. Try One or Two of the Following- You Can Always Change the Combination if You Need Different Results: -Take 1000mg 3x daily (between meals) of L-lysine during outbreaks. -Apply a Lemon Balm Extract topical cream 4x daily to the affected area. It is one of the natural remedies for canker sores that is a cream so it's applied directly to the sore itself. -Take 30c potency Herpes Nosode (Homeopathic) 3x daily for 3 days. It stimulates the immune system to help fight off the virus.
-Take 500mg 4x daily of Lomatium root during an outbreak. It has antiviral properties. Take 1000mg Vitamin C along with 500 mg Bioflavonoids 3x daily. These will reduce the duration time of the outbreak. -Take 30mg Zinc 2x daily and 3mg Copper. Both are great for reducing the duration of the outbreak and helping the immune system stay strong. Prevention of Future Outbreaks:
Vitamin B Complex is included in natural remedies for canker sores for prevention. If you are prone to them take 50mg 1-2x daily. -Take a Probiotic 2x daily, 30 minutes after a meal. It supplies “friendly” bacteria important for immune function. -Take a good quality Mulitvitamin 1x per day. -Use a Super Green Food Supplement daily (as directions suggest). They consist of foods like chlorella or spirulina. This will jump-start the immune system for fighting off future outbreaks. -Take Thymus (Thyme) Extract, 1-2 tablets 2x daily between meals. It supports activity of the thymus gland. This gland is an important component of the immune system. Homeopathic** Pick the remedy that best matches your symptoms. Take 30c potency 4x -6x daily. Stop taking the remedy when you see improvement unless the symptoms return. As always, it's best to consult a homeopathic practitioner also.
-For cold sores with burning lesions that feel better with warm applications and warm drinks. You feel anxious and restless use Arsenicum Album. -For painful and sensitive mouth sores. Aggravated from cold air and cold drinks. Person feels chilly and irritable use Hepar Sulphuris. -For bleeding gums, thickly coated tongue, lots of salivation and drooling, bad breath. Lesions burn and are worse at night use Mercurius Solubilis. -For cold sores that break out from sun exposure, fever or emotional stress, often very near to the lips, corners of the mouth are cracked. Person has a strong craving for salty foods and has a tendency toward depression. Tries to avoid the sun use Natrum Muriaticum. -For painful, swollen, itchy areas that burn and break out quickly and the person feels restless. Symptoms worsen with cold and dampness use Rhus Toxicodendron. -For red, inflamed, itchy and burning lesions, better from cold applications or ice-cold drinks. Person is very warm with a great thirst for cold drinks use Sulphur. ** Click Here for Homeopathic Dosing Information **
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