Cold sores are unsightly, painful and embarrassing – and also something the majority of the population has had to deal with in one form or another. What most people may not realize is that cold sores are, in fact, herpes of the mouth – or herpes labials. Cold sores, also commonly referred to as fever blisters,...
Cold sores, or the Herpes simplex virus (HSV1,) are usually associated with sore on the mouth, however, they can cause infections that affect the mouth, the face, the genitals, the skin, the buttocks, and even the anal area. Many people acquire the herpes virus and never show any signs of having symptoms. For others, painful...
Cold sores are unsightly, painful and embarrassing – and also something the majority of the population has had to deal with in one form or another. What most people may not realize is that cold sores are, in fact, herpes of the mouth – or herpes labials. Cold sores, also commonly referred to as fever blisters,...
Cold sores are a very common infection and it has been estimated that 80% percent of the United States population has been exposed to herpes simplex virus, the virus which causes cold sores.
An interesting fact to note – even if a person has been infected with the herpes virus, they may not always experience of an...
Everyone has experienced the pain that is associated with a cold sore or been embarrassed by the unsightly appearance of a cold sore on their lip at one point in time of their life or another. What actually causes cold sores and how can you prevent them from coming back again?
WHAT IS A COLD SORE?
Cold sores are caused...
It also possible to support a healthy immune system with an improved diet as well as via supplementation. Even a diet we consider healthy may be improved by just a small amount of help. As an example, in a study of 96 healthy adults given either a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement or placebo, the supplemented group had an...
Herpes simplex is caused by a contagious oral virus. The virus can be spread from person to person by kissing or other close contact with sores or even from contact with apparently normal skin that is shedding the virus.
1. Infected saliva may also be a means of spreading the virus.
2. The most contagious period is when...
Keeping our bodies healthy is the number one defense against, not only cold sores, but other illnesses, sickness and disease. In terms of what we are seeking to accomplish: ridding our lives from outbreaks, a strong immune system is CRUCIAL in the battle against cold sores. The immune system is designed to defend us against...
Luckily, we can improve the effectiveness of our immune systems both naturally by making changes to our diets and making certain lifestyle changes as well as via supplementation or by taking certain vitamins and herbs. As a first step, I suggest you take a look at your lifestyle and habits to determine which of any actions...
What we eat has a direct effect on our health and well being. Where it’s possible, eating organically offers health benefits that could fill many books book, and so I highly recommend it, where of course you can.
Regarding cold sores, there are lots of foods that can assist your immune system in its efforts to thwart...
