Canker Sores
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers are small sores that occur inside the mouth. They are red in color and sometime have white coating over them. They usually appear in the inner surface of the mouth like lips, tongue, cheeks. Canker sores are often painful and can appear at any age but usually appear between the ages of 10 and 40.

People suffering from it find it difficult to eat or talk. The exact reason of this is not known but doctors usually link it to the problem with a weak immune system. The problem can be triggered by reasons like stress, allergies, menstrual periods, hormonal changes or sometime by viral infection.

It has been seen that home remedies are very helpful for treating Canker sores. The following are some of them

* Gargling with hot and cold water alternatively helps to reduce canker sores.

* Drinking lots of water helps in healing of canker sores.

* Rinsing the mouth with a glass of water in which salt is
added, have been known to cure canker sores or al least to subside it.

* Fried foods like potato chips etc should be avoided.

* Baking powder can be applied on the sores, it will help in relieving the pain.

* Onion juice is another excellent home remedy for canker sores .The juice can be applied on the canker sores.

* Taking fresh fruits especially papaya has helped people with this problem.