Conquering Mouth Sores: Grandma's Vegetable Secret

Mouth sores.

Let’s take a moment to discuss those tiny, yet painful, sores that appear randomly inside our mouths, often featuring a white dot. They can pop up anywhere within the oral cavity.

Forget about the sharp pain caused by direct contact for a moment. What about eating? How do you enjoy a meal when chewing feels more like torture? It’s certainly uncomfortable, but don’t worry, there are ways to handle them, especially if you’d rather not wait them out.

Typically, these ulcers heal on their own within a week or two. But if you’re really suffering and patience isn’t your best trait, you might be surprised to learn there’s a relatively quick way to overcome them.

Believe it or not, diet plays a crucial role here, and there are certain dos and don’ts to follow.

Grandma’s ‘Do’ Rules:

- Eat as many cucumbers and red bell peppers as you can.

- Drink plenty of water.

There’s an old-school method that suggests gargling with unpasteurized goat milk, claiming it eases pain significantly. While some swear by it, the method isn’t research-backed and poses a risk of infection from a bacteria called Brucella. Instead, try using pasteurized goat milk.

Grandma’s ‘Don’t’ Rules:

- Cut back or completely avoid spicy foods, especially those high in salt and pepper that irritate the sores.

- Remove tomatoes from your diet.