Cold Sores
Cold Sore Treatment – New Treatment Options
Don’t think that you are the lone cold sore sufferer. Almost 70% of the American population suffers from fever blisters. They might have been affected by it any age. The main problem with this disease is that it is recurring.
Due to its recurrent attack nature, cold sores have gained much publicity. The causes of recurrence have not yet been established. However, the medical experts feel that stress, over exposure to extreme conditions, dental problems, and trauma stimulate the reactivation of cold sores periodically.
As per scientific research, a cold sore is believed to be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Though there is no scientific evidence to prove it, cold sores originate during childhood. The signs and symptoms range from sore throat, swollen glands, and fever blisters in and around the lip and neck area. Read the rest of this entry »
Get Rid of Cold Sores Naturally – 4 Easy Ways
By Dr. Edward Barnes
It is believed that if you get cold sores once then it would recur again. So you don’t have any chance as it stays on body for a period of 9-14 days (depending upon its life cycle). These 9-14 days you are put to severe pain, discomfort and of course a lot of embarrassment too.
After getting fever blisters, most of us opt for cold sore prescription and OTC drugs. This is again a wrong way to treat cold sores. As the disease is caused by herpes simplex virus, it develops immunity against the anti viral medications. So, rather than getting benefit you end up administering harmful drugs and chemicals that causes lot of side effects.
Is there any way to get rid of cold sores naturally? Yes, of course. You can permanently prevent herpes virus outbreaks from recurring. Here are best 4 ways to treat fever blisters and stop herpes virus outbreaks: Read the rest of this entry »
Get Rid of Cold Sores – Are You Really Serious?
Are you really serious about getting rid of cold sores? Then you should definitely read this article. Most of the cold sore sufferers simply restrict themselves to the prescription medications without getting into reality.
The cold sore is a viral outbreak otherwise known as fever blisters. It is caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus. Though it is not a deadly disease but it may lead to high risk problems like Alzheimer’s disease. I was deeply hurt by reading the ABC news that a 10 day old child died of herpes simplex virus.
Going through such case studies, I doubt that are we really serious about getting rid of cold sores? If so, you need to attack the herpes simplex virus from the root. That means you need to know the reason, what triggers, what foods to avoid and preventive measures.
The medical research studies point out that Arginine intake should be decreased. Though Arginine is an essential amino acid, it is believed to trigger cold sore outbreaks. So the foods containing arginine such as nuts and chocolate should be totally avoided. Quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol will rapidly suppress and help you to get rid of cold sores. Read the rest of this entry »
