Face pain may be caused by toothache or by inflammation of the nasal and sinus cavities. Jaw pain may in fact be a psychological problem—teeth-grinding is a frequent cause—but it can also be due to the head sitting awkwardly on the shoulders, which can produce increased strain on the joint between the jaw and the skull.

Face and Jaw Pain Relief Hydrotherapy

For face pain from inflammation, a covered hot-water bottle can help; a cold compress, using a pack of frozen peas, can ease pain from toothache. For jaw pain, alternating hot and cold compresses can provide some relief, but the problem is long-term and needs treatment by a specialist in musculo-skeletal correction.

Face and Jaw Pain Relief Alexander technique

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This technique specializes in correcting the head–body alignment, often a source of jaw pain. It must be learned from a teacher, but can be done on your own after that.

Face and Jaw Pain Relief Relaxation

Since tension is often a major factor in face and jaw pain, therapies that help relax the face muscles and joints can be highly effective. Examples are meditation (especially autogenics), biofeedback, and massage with essential oils.

COLD SORES

The virus herpes simplex is behind cold sores: highly contagious blisters brought on by a number of factors but especially stress, too much sun, cold, lowered immunity, and fever. The virus is usually picked up in childhood and lies dormant in the body for years before being triggered. Cold sores are common on the lips but can easily be spread elsewhere by touch. The same virus also causes genital herpes.

CAUTION Avoid contact with the skin while the sore is still moist. Even using the same towels or pillowcases can spread the infection. Wash immediately if you touch an affected area or are touched by one—and consult a doctor at once if sores emerge near the eyes: they can be extremely painful unless treated early.

Cold Sores Naturopathy

In the early, more painful stage, an ice-cube applied intermittently to the sore can reduce the discomfort. Lemon juice diluted in cold water and dabbed on can also help. Alternatively, try vitamin E cream or vitamin E oil on a cotton swab, held in place for 15 minutes. In the longer-term, switching to a healthy diet (as much fresh fruit, vegetables, live yogurt, and fiber as possible, and no sugar, refined foods, and alcohol) will benefit. So will supplements that boost the immune system, particularly vitamins A, C with bioflavonoids, E, B-complex, the minerals zinc, selenium, magnesium, and calcium, the amino acid lysine, and acidophilus.

Cold Sores Herbal medicine

Licorice root has antiviral qualities that are said to be effective against the herpes virus. The essential oils of tea tree, lavender, geranium, or thyme can also be dabbed on.

Cold Sores Homeopathy

Rhus tox, hepar sulf, or natrum mur may help. Start with a dose (30c or 6c) every four hours for two days, then once in the morning and again in the evening for three days.

MOUTH ULCERS

The cause of mouth ulcers is uncertain, but is most likely a combination of factors, particularly stress, diet, and nutritional deficiency. The virus that causes cold sores (herpes simplex) is to blame in some cases, but accidentally biting yourself and badly-fitting dentures can also lead to ulcers. First-choice treatment is to rub aloe vera gel onto the ulcer, but a mouthwash of calendula, myrrh, and thyme will also help. Alternatively, mix clove and tea tree oil with glycerin, and dab on. Take a good multivitamin with vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, and zinc.

CAUTION See your dentist or doctor if mouth ulcers do not clear up within two weeks.

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