| The herpes simplex virus type 1 causes cold sores. | | | | acid the virus needs for development). Lysine is |
| Once you contract the virus, it stays in the body's | | | | available in supplement form and you can take 500mg |
| nervous system, and you cannot cure it. However, | | | | twice a day for the duration of the cold sore and as a |
| next we will discuss how to get rid of cold sores fast | | | | preventative measure. |
| and naturally. | | | | Lemon balm |
| The virus stays inactive in your body until it is triggered | | | | This is a very popular treatment for cold sores. It |
| by fever, a cold, another viral infection, overexposure | | | | contains high amounts of polyphenols and is believed |
| to the sun and wind, stress, menstruation, high levels of | | | | to reduce colds sore outbreaks. Lemon balm is |
| arginine in your body or a poor immune system. Then it | | | | available in creams or as a tea. Drinking the tea will |
| moves through the nerves to the lips and forms the | | | | also aid in fighting the virus because of its antiviral |
| cold sore. | | | | properties. |
| Cold sores are very contagious and studies indicate | | | | Another great antiviral is garlic because of its Kyolic |
| that more than 30 percent of children carry the virus | | | | content. Cut a clove of garlic in half and place the cut |
| before they reach the age of ten. | | | | surface on the cold sore for one to two minutes or |
| The average cold sore develops in six stages and it | | | | alternatively you can take 2 garlic capsules daily. |
| normally lasts for 10 days, but with the advice below | | | | Quick healing |
| you can shorten the healing time to 3 days, if used | | | | Place a small amount of salt on the cold sore with a |
| correctly. | | | | piece of cotton wool and hold it there for two minutes. |
| The immune system. | | | | The salt does sting a bit, but it is excellent for quick |
| Echinacea and goldenseal extract are immune system | | | | healing of the cold sore. |
| boosters and can prevent a cold sore from appearing. | | | | You can also mix your own cold sore gel. |
| You can take the advised medicine dropper-full once a | | | | Mix 12 drops of Sandalwood essential oil, 6 drops |
| day for 3 days. To enhance the treatment you can | | | | Eucalyptus essential oil and 1 drop Ravintsara essential |
| also apply Echinacea directly to the cold sore with a | | | | oil with 1/2 teaspoon Organic Aloe Vera Gel. Apply this |
| cotton ball and leave it there for a few minutes, repeat | | | | gel with a cotton bud to the cold sore as often as you |
| this at least 5 times a day. | | | | desire. |
| Vitamin B complex is also an excellent immune | | | | Remember that you are unique and that the onset of |
| booster and it aids in healing. 100mg of B-Vitamin | | | | a cold sore episode does not always have the same |
| complex twice a day will help keep cold sores away. | | | | trigger, but we do know that a good immune system is |
| Lysine | | | | very important in combating cold sores. With a healthy |
| Lysine is an amino acid that fights the cold sore virus | | | | immune system and all the good healing tips above |
| by competing for absorption with arginine (an amino | | | | you will be able to get rid of cold sores fast! |