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how do i get rid of this cold sore immediately
(24 Jan 2008)

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Natural Remedies for Cold Sores

For cold sores there are various natural remedies. Traditional treatments provide better results and show wonderful effects. You need not visit a doctor for getting a cure of cold sores.


Anti viral medicines or numbing creams can also be used without any prescription form a doctor.

The best remedy for cold sores is change of diet. If you are involved in eating any kind of junk, processed or unhealthy foods, then change your dietary habits and incorporate more of fruits and vegetables that will provide essential vitamins and minerals to fight body infections.




You can even try rubbing ice on your cold sore. Ice helps in slowing down the metabolism and inhibits the growth of cold sores. It is also beneficial for preventing virus from moving and spreading.

Gently massaging your cold sore with aloe vera, tea bags or lemon balm extracts to cold sores is also beneficial for reducing the size of your sores and alleviating pain. Avoiding excess of coffee intake can also benefit sores because coffee acts as a catalyst or stimulant in the process of cold sores formation. Cut down chocolates, seeds, peanuts, peas, whole wheat products, oatmeal and other arginine rich foods from your diet.

answered by J on 15 Feb 2008, 4:58:28

 

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