Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small white or grey open sores with inflamed edges. Outbreaks are triggered by infections, poor immunity, damage from broken teeth, eating scalding hot food and stress. Boosting your immune system and treating colds and flu symptoms as soon as they appear will increase your resistance to mouth ulcers. Very large or painful ulcers, or ulcers that persist despite treatment, require medical attention. Vitamins Vitamin A helps your body to fight infection and strengthens mucous membranes. Vitamin B-complex stimulates cell growth, improving healing. Vitamin C reduces inflammation and speeds healing. Vitamin E oil can be applied direct to mouth ulcers to speed wound healing. Minerals Iron is needed for the production of infection-fighting white blood cells. Selenium is an antioxidant and enhances the effects of vitamin E. Zinc is a powerful immune system booster. Other Nutrients Omega 3 fish oils are anti-inflammatory. Omega 6 oils have pain-relieving properties. Bioflavoinoids increase the potency of vitamin C. Echinacea is a powerful immune system booster.

Food to choose Carrot juice, whole grains, vegetable oils, cabbage juice, oily fish, broccoli and cauliflower, red peppers, egg yolk, milk, nuts. Food to avoid Very acidic, spicy or scalding hot food can damage the mucous membranes lining the mouth.