COLD SORES
Cold sores are extremely contagious, they are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus.
Once you have the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV I) you will have it for the rest of your life, there is no cure, prevention is the best natural cold sore remedy.
Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are little blisters that form on and around the edges of the mouth; they can also be on your face and nose. You will feel the cold sore coming on; you will have tingling, burning and or an itching sensation. Then the blisters fill with clear liquid and after they burst they form a scab. They are very painful and can last up to 14 days, without the help of a cold sore remedy.
Cold sores are extremely contagious! So if you have a cold sore, do not kiss anyone including your children, babies too. Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, or cups. Do not share towels or razors with anyone when you have a cold sore. Be sure to wash your hands after touching the cold sore. Not only can you can spread the sore to others you can also spread them to other areas of your own body, be especially careful while using the rest room.
Common Causes of an Outbreak
- Over exposure to sunlight causes, 1 in 4 cases of cold sores, so use a lip balm with a sun protection of at least an
SPF value of 15 or more when you are exposed to the sun.
- Stress is also a culprit of outbreaks; try to eliminate as much stress as possible. Take care of your self mentally, and physically. Learn relaxation techniques such as Yoga.
- Eating certain foods, usually foods that are acidic cause cold sores.
You can go for long periods of time without an outbreak. If you get cold sores often, it can be helpful to boost your immune system. Not only is it a cold sore remedy, there are many other benefits to boosting your immune system.
Cold Sore Remedies and Preventions
- Taking the essential amino acid L-Lysine tablet is a good cold sore remedy; I have great results with L-Lysine, even after the cold sore has turned into a blister. Taking L-Lysine can lessen the duration of the cold sore to 5 days. Try lysine from Vitamin Shoppe L-Lysine 500 MG - 300 Capsules
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- Grapefruit seed extract is another cold sore remedy, is it is very strong, so you will want to use is sparingly. Mix a few drops of the Grapefruit seed extract with olive oil or aloe. Dab it on to the sore, or you can dab Vitamin E on the cold sore.
- Taking a Vitamin C supplement and, a calcium supplement may help with the prevention of getting cold sores. Vitamin Shoppe C-1000 Complex Caps - 300 Capsules and Vitamin Shoppe Calcium 1000 - 100 Softgels
is a great way to get your Vitamin C.and Calcium. You may have a calcium deficiency if you get cold sores often.
- Dynamiclear is a natural product that has great success with treating cold sores, read the Product Information about Dynamiclear.
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Finding a remedy that works for you can be difficult because what works for one person my not work for you.
Prescription medications are available; but the side effects are many:
- Liver damage
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Cold
- Sore throat
- Seizures
- Difficultly breathing
- Abdominal pain
- Swelling of the face or mouth
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A natural cold sore remedy will be much safer for you. Again, once you get the Herpes Simplex Virus you will have it for the rest of your life. There is no cure, so prevention is the best remedy, but if you do get a sore, discover which cold sore remedy will work for you and keep it on hand at all times, because we never know when a cold sore will pop-up.

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