All-Natural Cold Sore Remedy that Really Works

Safe, All-Natural, Non-Medical Cold Sore Remedy

By Magenta, published Aug 08, 2006
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Anyone who has ever suffered from recurrent cold sores likely dreads the telltale itching and tingling that indicates an outbreak is coming – and with good reason.  The fluid-filled blisters that form around the mouth are painful, unsightly and also highly contagious.

The herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, also called fever blisters. The word herpes comes from the Greek word herpein, which means to creep. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses:

· Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
· Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) 

Both viruses are double-stranded DNA viruses that infect only people, not animals. It is possible to be infected with one or both herpes viruses. Until recently, it was believed that HSV-1 infections occurred in or around the mouth and that HSV-2 infections occurred in or around the genital area. It has now been proven that either type of virus can infect either location. When the mouth area is infected, this is known as a cold sore or a fever blister. 

Cycle Of The Herpes Simplex/Cold Sore Virus 

Takeaways
  • Cold Sores come from the Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus.
  • Foods containing arginine aggravate symptoms.
  • Prevent or shorten outbreaks with L-lysine.
Did You Know?
One can have one or both Herpes Viruses.
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