Mouth Ulcers from a Holistic Perspective

Mouth ulcers or aphthous ulcers are lesions caused in the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips manifested due to a break in the epithelium of the oral cavity. They could be located anywhere inside the mouth, under the tongue or at the base of the gums. They develop due to various reasons such as trauma, infection, drugs, deficiencies or any medical condition and can be very painful.

Mouth Ulcers can develop at any age, but are more commonly seen with advancing age. They are more common in women.

Mouth Ulcers Causes

• Trauma: This is the most common cause of mouth ulcers. Physical trauma could be caused by a sharp tooth-edge, accidental biting, post dental-treatment, or due to dentures. 
  Trauma can be due to chemical reasons, like alcohol or any irritant that comes in contact with the oral mucosa.
• Dietary Deficiencies: Deficiency of Vitamin B12 and Zinc in the daily diet has been linked with the development of aphthous ulcers in the mouth.
  Deficiency of Vitamin C further aggravates the condition, by causing a delay in the healing process.
• Viral infections like herpes cause mouth ulcers, which are preceded by blisters that rupture to form ulcers.
• Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria which causes peptic ulcers can also cause mouth ulcers.
• Faulty functioning of the immune system can cause the body to attack normal cells and cause ulcers.
• Recurrent ulcers in the mouth can be due to low levels of immunity.
• Celiac disease is a common cause of mouth ulcers. Here, the ulcers form due to gluten sensitivity.
• Hormonal imbalances during menses and pregnancy can also cause mouth ulcers.
• Emotional stress is also a common finding in individuals with mouth ulcers.

Mouth ulcers cause a lot of swelling in the surrounding soft tissue, and need to be taken care of, in order to prevent secondary infection.

Signs and Symptoms of Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are red in color with a white or yellow center. They may be present anywhere in the oral cavity, on the tongue, or at the base of the gums.

They may be asymptomatic and noticed on examination of the oral cavity.

They can give rise to a tingling and itchy sensation in the mouth.

Some ulcers are very painful, making eating and talking difficult.

At times, tiny ulcers merge to form one large ulcer, which takes very long to heal.

Mouth ulcers may also give rise to mild fever and swollen lymph nodes in the cervical region.

Diagnosis of Mouth Ulcers

Diagnosis can be easily made by visual examination of the oral cavity.

A detailed history may be required to find out the underlying cause.

Allopathic treatments for mouth ulcers include topical pain relieving creams such as Orabase and Lidex, mouth rinses containing steroids and nutritional supplements containing vitamins. These treatments fail to prevent recurrences and do not deal with the root cause of the problem. Moreover, none of them cure Mouth Ulcers and almost all of them are accompanied by a host of side-effects.

Orabase may lead to dermatitis, burning, stinging, edema and even angioedema. Lidex may suppress local immune responses and render the skin more susceptible to infections. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids may result in skin atrophy and thinning, easy bruising and bleeding.

Complementary Natural Care

Our holistic Doctors firmly believe that a natural approach targeted at the root causes of Mouth Ulcers is essential for freedom and sound health.

Our natural ground breaking kits are a blend of Advanced Resonance Homeopathies, traditional Ayurvedic herbs and modern Bio-energetic preparations that are traditionally believed to work by:

• Addressing nutritional deficiencies
• Boosting immunity
• Creating a healthy oral environment

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding natural supplements and complementary therapies. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims, but instead, point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines, in order to show that natural products can provide just as much or may be more, when compared to drugs that often have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product or ingredient. If you do so much as read the synopsis of the research, the choice becomes clear. You can read and compare the results of drug studies and the results of studies on which Biogetica relies. We support you in your right to know and choose drugs or natural alternatives!

Resonance Homeopathic Research

• Apis melifica: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may relieve the acute pain of your mouth ulcers. ¹
• Mercurius solubilis: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may heal ulcers of your buccal mucosa. ²

Herbal Research

• Zingiber officinale: Studies suggest that this herb may support the normal structure and function of the mucous membrane cells of your mouth. ³
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra: Studies suggest that this herb may help to improve the functioning of the mucous membrane cells of the mouth. ⁴

Nutraceutical Research

• Vitamin B 12: Studies suggest that this vitamin is essential to oral health. ⁵

Allopathic

Allopathic treatments for Mouth Ulcers include Topical Pain Relieving Creams like Orabase and Lidex, Mouth Rinses containing mild amounts of steroids.

• Steroids: Studies indicate that use of steroids may produce Acne, testicular atrophy, decreased sperm count, gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in men), high blood pressure, increased LDL (bad) cholesterol, decreased HDL (good) cholesterol, fluid retention, abnormal liver function, and prostate enlargement. ⁶

If you have read the research above, you are now in a position to make an intelligent decision. We suggest you discuss this research with your Doctor or one of our Doctors available online.

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Biogetica is on the vanguard of healthcare innovation combining for the first time three separate and unique disciplines: traditional ayurvedic herbs, advanced resonance homeopathy, and ground-breaking nutraceuticals designed from the molecule up to provide health and freedom to you.

Our mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to help bring your body into balance.

Our products reflect an understanding of both the molecular and vibrational nature of life and therefore bridge the gap between the current understandings of medicine, biology, and quantum physics.

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we’ve helped uplift.

Our natural remedies are traditionally believed to not only to provide relief, but also correct imbalances that cause you to be prone to mouth ulcers. The advanced Homeopathy and Nutritional preparations in the mouth ulcers kit are believed to work specifically by: **

• Providing you with quick relief from the acute pain and swelling caused due to ulceration of the oral mucosa with the help of homeopathic remedies
• Addressing the nutritional deficiencies that are a common cause of mouth ulcers

Recommended Foods: 

• Include folic acid rich foods like green leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, asparagus, turnip greens, collard greens and green peas. Fruits like papaya, beans, banana, grapefruit, pineapple and apple
• Include yoghurt
• Include Vitamin B rich foods such as fish eggs, oysters, meat, eggs, rice milk and soy milk
• Include iron rich foods like beef, chicken liver, spinach, oysters, ham, cereals, turkey, potato, pumpkin, wheat gram, broccoli and eggs
• Coconut water

Foods for Moderate Consumption:

• Vegetables and fruits that should be taken in moderation include mangoes, apricots, oranges, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, tomatoes and berries.

Foods to Avoid:

• Sauces, juices and preserves
• Curries or pretzels, vinegar, pickled foods, seeds and nuts
• Highly acidic fruits like lime and pomegranates
• Foods that irritate your mouth, including spicy foods

Home Remedies:

• Tea prepared from fresh mango leafs is beneficial in healing mouth sores
  
• Sipping cold milk, iced tea and ice water may give temporary relief.