According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on average we spend 69.54% of our time indoors at home. When you add indoor workplace time into the mix, you could spend over 90% of your time indoors… with some estimates even as high as 96.89%. Your home can be damaging your health and studies have shown some of your highest exposure to polluted air is in your home .
1.Clean and replace air filters regularly
2.Stop smoking:
Second-hand smoke can create serious health issues for everyone in your home.
3.Avoid using toxic cleaning chemicals:
You can find non-toxic alternatives to common cleansers.
Electronic air pollution is common in every household that have any type of electronics — giant HD televisions, computer monitors, cell phones, PDAs, etc.
Excessive amounts of positively charged ions like this can potentially cause you…
Increased nervousness…
Added bodily stress…
Annoying sleep interruptions…
Lapses in concentration…
Increased free radical accumulation in your body
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Creates a buildup of ions and removes moisture from your air
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The information and recipes contained in blog is based upon the research and the personal experiences of the author. It’s for entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. By reading this blog, the reader agrees that under no circumstance the author is not responsible for any loss, direct or indirect, which are incurred by using this information contained within this blog. Including but not limited to errors, omissions or inaccuracies. This blog is not intended as replacements from what your health care provider has suggested. The author is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the suggestions, preparations or procedures discussed in this blog. All matters pertaining to your health should be supervised by a health care professional. I am not a doctor, or a medical professional. This blog is designed for as an educational and entertainment tool only. Please always check with your health practitioner before taking any vitamins, supplements, or herbs, as they may have side-effects, especially when combined with medications, alcohol, or other vitamins or supplements. Knowledge is power, educate yourself and find the answer to your health care needs. Wisdom is a wonderful thing to seek. I hope this blog will teach and encourage you to take leaps in your life to educate yourself for a happier & healthier life. You have to take ownership of your health.
“Canker sores have plagued humans throughout history.”
Canker sores are pretty common: About 1 in 5 people have them. The good news is, they usually go away on their own.
Canker sores (also known as aphthous ulcers) only happen inside the mouth. You can get them on or under the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks and lips — the parts of the mouth that can move. They usually pop up alone, but sometimes they show up in small clusters.
It’s hard sometimes to pin point the exact reasoning why 1 out of every 5th person is plagued with outbreaks. Researchers suspect that a combination of different and various factors do contributes to the outbreaks.
Thank goodness the mouth sores don’t last longer than 14 to 15 days. If you haven’t already consulted with your doctor and don’t have a history of canker sores you should probably consult a medical doctor or dentist if they stay for more than 8 to 10 days. Not to scare you but sometimes in rare cases canker sores may be an indication of some other disease slowly developing in the body.
What Are the Symptoms of Canker Sores?
You may have a canker sore if you have:
A painful sore or sores inside your mouth — on the tongue, on the soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or inside your cheeks
A tingling or burning sensation before the sores appear
Sores in your mouth that are round, white or gray, with a red edge or border
Possible triggers for canker sores include:
A minor injury to your mouth from dental work, overzealous brushing, sports mishaps or an accidental cheek bite
Toothpastes and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate
Food sensitivities, particularly to chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese, and spicy or acidic foods
A diet lacking in vitamin B-12, zinc, folate (folic acid) or iron
An allergic response to certain bacteria in your mouth
Certain foods — including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables (such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, apples, figs, tomatoes, and strawberries)
Helicobacter pylori, the same bacteria that cause peptic ulcers
Hormonal shifts during menstruation
Emotional stress
Vitamin deficiency
Nutritional deficiency
Poor immune system
Stress/injury
Fruits and vegetables (highly acidic)
Canker sores may also occur because of certain conditions and diseases, such as:
Celiac disease, a serious intestinal disorder caused by a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in most grains
Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Behcet’s disease, a rare disorder that causes inflammation throughout the body, including the mouth
A faulty immune system that attacks healthy cells in your mouth instead of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria
HIV/AIDS, which suppresses the immune system
history of cancer
Dental Health and Canker Sores
Oral hygiene is most important when it comes to canker sore prevention. You need to choose an antibacterial, sugar-free toothpaste that is free from harsh chemicals.
You should call your dentist about canker sores if you have:
Peppermint and eucalyptus essential oil both have anti-inflammatory properties, while also possibly working as anti-microbial agents (thus reducing chance of infection.) astringents to help tighten the tissues around the wound, relieving further discomfort caused by swelling or potential fluid buildup. The cooling properties of both of these oils can also numb the nerve endings that are firing off.
Pour the olive into the glass mister bottle, and add the essential oils. Cap, shake well, and spray some directly onto the canker sore as needed for pain relief. Shake before each use.
Chamomile consists of several daisy-like plants that are most commonly used to induce sleep, promote relaxation, and help with digestion-it works a treat with cramping since it can help relax painful spasms in the digestive track. A chemical compound called bisabolol, or levomenol, is found naturally in German chamomile, and has been shown to reduce inflammation and also have antiseptic properties. Both of these properties will help reduce the pain of canker sores and potentially help speed the healing process.
Soak the chamomile in water for 1 minute or so if using a teabag. After soaking place it directly against the sore for 5-10 minutes twice daily to help relieve discomfort and promote speedy healing.
When in doubt, use coconut oil! Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and also incredibly tasty, coconut oil is almost fail-safe when it comes to getting rid of canker sores.
Using clean hands or a cotton swab, dab a liberal amount of coconut oil onto the sore. Try to get a somewhat thick layer or clump on there-coconut oil melts rapidly and a thin layer just seems to slide right off. If you feel like you really can’t get it to stick, melt 1 tablespoon down with ½ teaspoon or so of beeswax to thicken it.
With its antibacterial, and potentially anti-inflammatory, properties, raw organic honey makes a wonderfully soothing coating for a painful canker sore.
Swish some warm water in your mouth, and then apply a thick dab of organic raw honey directly to the sore. Reapply 2-3 times daily (at least one of those times should be before night, as it seems to do best when you aren’t bothering it by talking or eating.)
Rinse your mouth several times a day. You can use 1 cup of warm water mixed with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt, followed by rinsing your mouth with plain water. Use an extra-soft toothbrush and a mild toothpaste. You can soften your toothbrush in hot water before using it
5.Wax Cap
If you have a sore that keeps rubbing against your tooth, or if you have braces and or dentures that are irritating the sore, putting a little wax “capping” over the surface can help reduce irritating friction against the sore and help speed up the healing time. If you are placing this over braces, it’s important to make it thick enough that it doesn’t just get ground into the brace and stuck.
Melt down the beeswax and coconut oil and allow the mixture to cool slightly. When it has cooled, gently press a dollop over the edge of your tooth/braces/dentures to protect the canker sore from rubbing.
Cayenne contains a substance called capsaicin, which is the same chemical constituent that makes it “hot.” Capsaicin can inhibit something called Substance P, which is responsible for mediating pain responses in the body. Because of this, cayenne makes a great home remedy for canker sores, even though it sounds like the opposite thing you’d want to use!
Mix just enough warm water with ground cayenne pepper to form a thick paste. Use a cotton swab to apply directly to the canker sore. Reapply 2-3 times daily for pain relief
The king (or queen) of soothing plants-aloe! The gel from this magnificent plant wields mighty powers when it comes to soothing not just sunburn, but canker sores as well. Make sure you use natural gel-not the green kind.
Stir the gel into the water and swish it gently over the sore 3 time’s day to ease the pain and facilitate healing.
8.Eat Yogurt
Yogurt is made from fermented milk-delicious, yes? It is produced by bacterial fermentation, that is, using bacteria or yeast to convert carbohydrates into organic acids. The result is a tangy bacteria rich substance that is enjoyed worldwide. You most often hear of it restoring a healthy balance to gut flora, but eaten daily yogurt may one of the home remedies for canker sores you find yourself going to frequently. It’s a simple healthy remedy that may help because it balances out bacteria in your mouth which, if it was out of balance, may contribute to or cause a canker sore.
You will need…
-Plain yogurt with live cultures
Directions
Make sure the label on the yogurt confirms that it contains live cultures, and make sure you get plain-not vanilla! Eat at the very minimum 1 tablespoon 3 times daily. I usually eat around a cup and add a little bit of raw honey for taste and an extra healing boost!
When the salt content around cells is greater on the outside than the inside osmosis takes place, with water being drawn from in the cells to help balance out the concentration. When water is drawn out, the painful puffiness that excess fluid can cause is diminished. If you have a canker sore that is really puffed up that keeps rubbing or that you keep biting, gargling with salt water can help greatly. This is also why salt water gargles help with a sore throat-reducing the painful swelling of the cells in the mucous membrane at the back of the throat. The warm water also produces a general sense of soothing relief, while the salt may help keep the area clean.
Sip a small amount and use it as a mouth rinse, making sure to rinse the canker sore itself. This home remedy works as an antacid, neutralizing the acids in the mouth that cause your canker sore to sting. You can also dab milk of magnesia directly on the canker sore with a cotton swab 3 to 4 times a day; one variation mixes a teaspoon of milk of magnesia with a teaspoon of Benedryl liquid allergy medicine.
Sage kills bacteria and viruses, and contains compounds that reduce inflammation. Steep 2 teaspoons of dried sage in a cup of boiling water, covered. Let cool and use as a mouth rinse 2 or 3 times a day, making sure to swish the tea in the area of your mouth with the canker sore.
Hydrogen peroxide is a strong disinfectant and will protect your canker sore from becoming infected. Use hydrogen peroxide the same way you would use mouthwash, making sure not to swallow any of the liquid. Or try making a disinfecting mouth rinse by combining 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. The baking soda is an alkaline, which provides extra relief by neutralizing acids. Hydrogen peroxide and salt will both help the sore to heal.
Munch a chewable Pepto-Bismol, Tums, or Rolaids tablet or put it on the sore and allow it to dissolve. The pain you feel from a canker sore is caused by acids and digestive enzymes eating into the tissue in the sore, and the tablets will neutralize the acids and may also speed healing. Check the label for dosage directions.
Cut open a vitamin E capsule and squeeze a bit of the liquid onto the sore. The oil will coat the sore to help protect it from infection and help it heal more quickly.
Sold in most health-food stores, licorice tea is an excellent way to treat and eliminate canker sores. Use one tea bag per cup of boiling water and step, covered for 10 minutes, then drink
Mouth sores can be reduced and gradually cured via the use of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is mildly acidic in nature. This acidic touch conceals the power of apple cider vinegar in treating canker sores. The bacteria causing mouth sores fail to bear the acidic nature of apple cider vinegar. Thus, they die. It effectively cures mouth sores. Thus, apple cider vinegar is a good home remedy for treating mouth sores.
17. Ice Chips
You can apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores.
Do not eat candy or chocolate. The high sugar will mess up the lining in your mouth and cause ulcers to form.
What Not to Eat There are some exceptions to the soft foods you can eat. You’ll want to avoid citrus fruits and drinks, including pineapple, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, oranges, orange juice, lemons and limes. The acidity in these will aggravate your sore and might even cause more to appear. Similarly, spicy and salty foods will cause you more discomfort. For this reason, chips, pretzels and popcorn are out of the question. Also, chips, toast, nuts and other dry, crunchy foods are painful to eat.
Best Foods for Preventing Canker Sores
Parsley, salmon, spinach, apples
Add a little olive oil to finished recipes to make foods slippery and easier to swallow
These delicious muffins are gluten-free and therefore suitable for people who are sensitive to gluten. In addition, these muffins provide plenty of iron which may provide protection against recurrent canker sores.
Ingredients
1 egg
1 cup rice milk
4 tbsp canola oil
2 cups quinoa flour or other gluten-free flour
1 tsp guar gum
1 tbsp flaxseed meal
3 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup organic carrots, grated
1/4 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C, gas mark 6)
Beat together egg, rice milk, and canola oil. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just blended (do not over-mix). Fold in grated carrots and raisins.
Fill 12 paper muffin cups with batter (about two thirds full). Bake for 20 minutes.
This salmon salad is a great dish for you if you frequently get canker sores. Half a filet of salmon (approximately 200 grams) contains more than the recommended daily value for vitamin B12. In one study, 58 people suffering from canker sores received either a dose of 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12 or a placebo. The number of ulcers, the duration of outbreaks as well as the level of pain associated with the sores decreased significantly after 5 months of treatment in the group who were given vitamin B12.
Ingredients
1 small head organic romaine lettuce
5 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 organic carrot, diagonally sliced
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1 tbsp canola oil
Directions
Arrange romaine lettuce on two plates. Top with salmon, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, and cucumber.
Shake lemon juice, canola oil, and minced ginger in tightly covered jar. Pour over salad.
Beets are cram full of folate and iron which are among the most important micronutrients for preventing and treating canker sores.
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw beets, peeled and grated
1/2 cup organic carrots, grated
2 tbsp apple juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/8 tsp sea salt
Directions
Combine grated beets and carrots in a small bowl.
Mix apple juice, olive oil, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl and drizzle over salad mixture. Toss gently. Enjoy!
Ingredients 3 Large Carrots 100g of Kale 50g of Feta 1/4 Cup of Mixed Seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower, Sesame etc) For the Dressing: 1 Teaspoon of Dijon Mustard 1 Teaspoon of Honey 1 Tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
Start by grating your carrot, then add it to a large bowl. Next shred your kale- remove the leaves from the stalks and then chop the kale into strips. Drizzle it with a little olive oil and use your hands to squeeze and massage kale until it’s soft and bright green. Because it’s sliced so small this will only take a minute or so!
Add the kale to the bowl and then chop your feta and add it in too. Pop the seeds in a pan on medium heat to toast while you make the dressing. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a glass or jar and whisk them together. When the seeds are toasted and plump sprinkle them over the salad and toss everything in the dressing.
Cleansing Carrot, Cucumber, Apple, Kale & Ginger Juice or Smoothie
Start by washing your apple & cucumber, next slice the apples ( throw the core away) and cucumbers where it will fit into the juicer , You can leave their skins on
Then put everything through the juicer – I try to rotate the things that I juice. For instance, juice a piece of carrot, next an apple, next some cucumber, so on, so on, . If the froth is a bit to much you can strain the juice through a mesh strainer. it will catch a lot of the froth. I personally enjoy the froth and I just pour the juice over ice. and drink it with a straw . if you don’t want to juice this recipe you can also blend it in a high powered blender. This way you would get all the fiber too.
The information and recipes contained in blog is based upon the research and the personal experiences of the author. It’s for entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. By reading this blog, the reader agrees that under no circumstance the author is not responsible for any loss, direct or indirect, which are incurred by using this information contained within this blog. Including but not limited to errors, omissions or inaccuracies. This blog is not intended as replacements from what your health care provider has suggested. The author is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the suggestions, preparations or procedures discussed in this blog. All matters pertaining to your health should be supervised by a health care professional. I am not a doctor, or a medical professional. This blog is designed for as an educational and entertainment tool only. Please always check with your health practitioner before taking any vitamins, supplements, or herbs, as they may have side-effects, especially when combined with medications, alcohol, or other vitamins or supplements. Knowledge is power, educate yourself and find the answer to your health care needs. Wisdom is a wonderful thing to seek. I hope this blog will teach and encourage you to take leaps in your life to educate yourself for a happier & healthier life. You have to take ownership of your health
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