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Any suggestions for repeat canker sores?

Posted on May 19, 2011

I've been getting canker sores for about 11 years now. I usually go a few months or even over a year in between "outbreaks". Which usually consists of one or two sores at a time. But about three months ago I got a huge canker sore on my left cheek, the next morning I had a second one on the left cheek, then two on the right cheek. Two on the left side of my tongue, one almost back in my throat. They take forever to heal, mostly cause they're so large but also because my cheeks are so irritated by the large sores they swell a little and my teeth constantly rub against them even when I all do is open my mouth or reflexively swallow. After two weeks they finally went away. Two weeks later they were back, all of them, the exact same spots. A month after the beginning of that outbreak the same batch returned again. This time with a little one on my left cheek by the corner of my mouth.
Any ideas on what's going on? Or, how to deal with it?
Anybody know of toothpaste brands that don't use sodium laurly sulfate?
What doctor do you go and see for canker sore issues? A general doctor, dentist, any others?

CANKER SORES ON GUMS FROM USING WRONG SEA SALT?

Posted on May 16, 2011

i got my lip pierced and went to buy sea salt...i bought sea salt with iodine in it along with crest pro health mouthwash non-alcohol...i used it for 2 days..on the 3rd day my gums were really sore and raw...by the 4th day my gums had broke out with canker sores all across the bottom gums and on both sides of the top gums!!! my question is...could this outbreak be caused because i used IODIZED sea salt..when it was supposed to be NON-IODIZED sea salt??? i heard iodized sea salt can really damage yur mouth...is this true?? thank you!

The Dangers of Vaccines – Part 1 (Autism MMR HPV Gardasil Swine Flu H1N1 Thimerosal)

Posted on April 26, 2011

Health authorities claim vaccines are safe and that they prevent infectious diseases. Yet these claims are contradicted by statistics and medical studies. naturalhealthstrategies.com thinktwice.com naturalnews.com naturalnews.com Vaccines can cause autism, brain damage, ADD, ADHD,...

Canker Sores and gum lines?

Posted on April 14, 2011

So, I know all about my canker sores, i have at least 1 outbreak of 2 or more inside my mouth every month, but this time, two of them show up in relatively the same spot, just in front of my right bottom Canine(i believe that it's dental number is 23). I've noticed that these sores cause my gum line to recede and cause me much pain, but this time around with both in the same spot, my gum line is so far down, i feel as though not to bite anything with that tooth, on fear that it will come out from my gums,

is there anything i can do to help massage my gum line back up while i have canker sores? i already sue a soft toothbrush and use sensitive teeth toothpaste(that's more for my teeth though).

Also if you have canker sores, what do you use to quell the pain? i use a mixture of an OTC canker sore painkiller that is like a paste that you fill the crevice with, and Campho phenique, the paste lasts a long time but doesn't take effect immediately, but the campho kills the pain in about 4 seconds.

The Dangers of MSG – Part 1 ‘The Hidden Danger in Your Food’ (Flavor Enhancers, E621)

Posted on March 23, 2011

Part 1 in this series on the flavor enhancer MSG or monosodium glutamate (E621) shows the hidden danger in our food today. MSG is used in thousands of products, such as snacks, soups, sauces, meats, flavored potato chips and most Chinese food. Trade names of MSG include Ajinomoto, Vetsin and Accent. MSG is 'hidden' in many other names, such as yeast extract, hydrolised protein and flavoring. www.truthinlabeling.org MSG makes your food taste better but it's NOT safe! The harmful effects of MSG include heart problems, cancer, ADHD, autism, growth disruptions, learning disorders, behavioral problems, obesity, hormonal imbalance, damage to the retina, etc. Many problems don't become obvious until puberty. This is caused by poor functioning of the hormones due to exposure to MSG in the first few years of life. MSG affects many parts of the body including heart, muscles, nerves, circulation, skin, eyes, stomach, intestines, respiration, etc. Losing weight is nearly impossible if you consume MSG as it increases appetite! The consumption of MSG, in addition to the consumption of trans fats and artificial sweeteners, is the main cause of the present obesity epidemic. www.naturalnews.com Dr. John Olney discovered in 1969 that MSG caused brain damage and obesity in mice. Governmental agencies such as the US Food & Drug Administration insist that flavor enhancers are safe. But research that shows the safety of MSG is always financed by the food industry itself... Do yourself a big ...

Is toothpaste a good way to heal herpes sores?

Posted on January 29, 2011

Ive been applying alcohol hand sanitizer and allowing it to dry, then applying toothpaste and drying with hairdryer and the skin seems to be drying up and flaking a bit, this is after 4 successive days of doing this. The area of lesions haven't gone away after about 6 months of keeping the area clean and dry when possible and im starting to get worried.
I am keeping it clean and dry daily, thats not an issue but they just don't go away. im ot looking for a cure just to make the outbreak end.

Love Diabetes: Tips to Avoid Swine Flu

Posted on January 4, 2011

When the flu season rolls around medical professionals are out in droves recruiting diabetes patients, left, right and center to get their flu vaccine. However here we are in the tail end of April and we are faced with a new challenge of an unorthodox strain of the flu. Lest we not encounter an accidental contamination of the swine flu. This blog is meant to provide you some tips on how to protect you ourselves from the uninvited germs of the swine flu. Praise be the manners our parents worked so hard to instill. Please visit www.alliesvoice.com to read the full blog and subscribe here on YouTube for all future blogs on diabetes news, research and product reviews.

The Dangers of Trans Fats, (partially) Hydrogenated Oils, Trans Fatty Acids

Posted on December 25, 2010

Trans fats are artificially produced fats that are very unhealthy. The consumption of trans fats is one of the main causes for the current obesity epidemic. Trans fats are used in thousands of food products. www.naturalnews.com The health risks of trans fats include hart disease, obesity, cancer, clogged arteries, high cholesterol, diabetes, birth defects, allergies in children, etc. Food manufactures use (partially) hydrogenated oils because it increases the shelf life of their products. This means less spoilage, less loss and therefore more profit! In addition, products with trans fat tend to taste quite good. Trans fats are used in fast food, chips, baked goods, french fries, etc. Trans fats are produced through the hydrogenation of vegetable oils such as sunflower and soybean oil. During this chemical process hydrogen molecules are added to the oil molecules and the oil becomes solid as is the case with margarine. When consuming natural fats, it takes the body 18 days to metabolize half of them. When consuming trans fats, it takes the body 51 days to metabolize half of them. This means that half of the trans fats you eat will still be in your body 51 days later! No wonder obesity has become such an epidemic. www.becomehealthynow.com Food products will contain trans fat if they include any of the following ingredients: (partially) hydrogenated oil or fat, shortening, margarine. Butter also contains a small amount of natural trans fat. This is not as harmful as the man ...

The Dangers of Fluoride & Water Fluoridation

Posted on December 21, 2010

Since the 1940's fluoride is used in toothpaste and is added to drinking water in many countries around the world. The dental profession claims that fluoride is safe and necessary for good dental health. Fluoride is actually toxic waste from the aluminium, phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer industries. Millions of tons of fluoride are produced each year. mbschachter.com Shocking fluoride documentary 'The Fluoride Deception': video.google.com Up until the 1930's, fluoride was discharged directly into the air and waterways, causing great damage. Lawsuits were mounting as more and more victims learned that their problems were caused by fluoride poisoning. The industry's response was to change the public's perception of fluoride. Many 'scientific' studies were presented to convince the public that fluoride was safe. Lucrative positions were created for 'research' and 'education' with the express purpose of promoting the use of fluoride in toothpaste and in drinking water. Instead of paying millions for disposal of this toxic waste, fluoride was now being sold to toothpaste and water companies! The Fluoride Conspiracy: www.informationliberation.com Drinking water is now fluoridated in many countries, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Italy, India and Chili. en.wikipedia.org Most toothpaste brands contain fluoride as the main active ingredient. Procter and Gamble, manufacturer of ...

Aspartame, Brain Cancer & the FDA Approval Process (Sugarfree Light Diet Coke Zero E951)

Posted on October 18, 2010

The approval of the artificial sweetener aspartame (E951) was the most contested in FDA history. The approval was not based on any scientific grounds but was granted due to political and financial pressure. Aspartame was first 'discovered' in 1965 by Searle, a drug company based in Chicago. The FDA finally approved aspartame in 1981, even though scientific research had clearly shown that aspartame caused brain cancer in lab animals. www.naturalnews.com The tests that Searle used to determine the so-called safety of aspartame were severely flawed. Searle used unscientific lab practices, falsified data and withheld crucial information during the FDA approval process. Because aspartame caused brain tumors in laboratory animals, it poses a real cancer risk to humans as well. Cancer is increasing in western countries and will soon be the leading cause of death. www.medicalnewstoday.com www.wnho.net Aspartame (E951) is now being used in over 6000 products and millions of people worldwide use the sweetener on a daily basis. In addition to causing cancer, aspartame also causes many other health problems including epilepsy, migraines, diabetes, obesity, brain disorders, ADHD, ADD, MS, etc. The US Department of Health has recorded 92 (!) symptoms following complaints about aspartame. In fact, over 80% of all complaints filed with FDA are aspartame related! www.321recipes.com Some of the brand names for aspartame: AminoSweet, NutraSweet, Equal, NatraTaste, Canderel, Spoonful, Equal ...

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