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.

Prana' stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. 'Pranayama' is the process that helps us control 'Prana', and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

1.Tandem Breathing ('Sahita Kumbhaka') 

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise. 

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra 'OM AARAH', if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time. 
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance:

It's a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits:

It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath ('Surya Bheda')

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.

2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.

3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.

4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.

5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again. 

Time limit: 

Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased. 

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens 'Kundalini Shakti'

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath ('Ujjayi')

Steps: 

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth. 
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be 'twisted'. 
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit:

3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch's
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari) 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound 'Si'/ 'C'. 
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 

Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth. 
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced. 
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation. 
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort. 
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round. 
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round. 

Time limit: 

Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening. 

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies 'Nadi' and awakens the 'Kundalini' quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on 'Khichdi', and take an Enema ('Bhasti') in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

 Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of 'humming of bees' is produced when it is practiced.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee ('Bhramara'). Concomitantly chant 'Om'.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely. 
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort. 
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils. 

Time limit: 

Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace ('Samadhi')

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath ('Murcha Pranayama') 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows ('Trikuti'). 
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint. 
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly. 

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath ('Kevala Kumbhaka') 

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.

2. First half round:

• Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
• Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
• Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
• This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
• This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

3. Second half round:

• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: 

If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: 

Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds.

This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications

Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

So please, let it happen.

 

• Guided Healing Meditation with Patrick from Samarpan foundation-Goa,India

• Guided Qi Gong energy healing meditation with our founder Apoorv

Advaita self discovering meditation with Apoorv"I AM THAT I AM"meditation with Dr Stephen Wollinsky

• Meditation 1

• Meditation 2

• Meditation 3

• Meditation 4

• Meditation 5