canker sores, was Re: mono, cold sores, anti virals

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> There is an association between canker sores and gluten >intolerance.

>

Thanks . I REALLY appreciate this information. I have been

so stressed lately I feel brain dead. Different topic for a different

day.

;0)

J

> My husband initially used a lot of OTC remedies - the most effective

> ones contained carbamide peroxide. Swishing warm salt water around

> the mouth a few times per day can be helpful. A paste of baking

> soda, DGL, or slippery elm applied directly to the sores might

> help. Can also try a wet tea bag against sores. There are lots

> of home remedies that you can find by a google search - some of

> these may be soothing, but she may have to try a few to see what

> works best for her. These may or may not get rid of the sores

> permanently.

>

> I believe the real solution would be to address gluten intolerance

> and/or an immune malfunction. The root cause of canker sores is

> often in the gut.

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