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Cold Sores

suggested by J on Tuesday, January 30, 2007

I've tried several alternative remedies to combat cold sores, but none of them seems to work. Many of the posts I've read on this and other forums suggest cures that will work within about one week. Most cold sores will disappear within that time without treatment, so I'm a bit skeptical. Herpes Simplex I, the cause of cold sores, is simply an unfortunate and incurable fact of life for many people. Patience is probably the best remedy.

Cold Sore remedy

suggested by jenn on Saturday, January 27, 2007

According to ayurved, the ancient indian health system, earwax is good to apply to the sore. I have a hard time getting enough... So when a close friend of mine was studying ayurved I had an outbreak. The recommendation was amla berry for my coldsores. I found ayurvedic tablets that are expensive (~$50/month) but I felt it was the best source and despise coldsores so much that money was no object. It can also be bought affordably in powdered form at most good natural health food stores and I would suggest putting it in capsules (avoid gelatin based caps) cuz it doesn't taste so good. So I took the MAPI tablets religiously for six months and had no outbreaks, it also increased my energy levels, I felt stronger and it increases immunity. Well, this month I am broke, the life of a college student at the end of the semester. I ran out of amla berry 2 weeks ago. When my menses came, a common trigger for me, so did a blister. Its smaller this time and I've been treating it with paltry amounts of earwax, and ice early. Then i make a small amount of aloe, dmso (99.9% pure), and OutbreakRx, an organic healing oils product. I apply this every hour with a lacquered chopstick. The chopstick is great cuz its the perfect size, is not absorbant, and it is easily washed clean after each use. The mixture is something I came up with after reading about others remedies. I will also start applying melissa (lemon balm) essential oil to the sore directly between the aloe mix applications. I also eat more yoghurt during this time and decrease arginine intake and increase lysine. I used to have severe outbreaks and healing has always taken a long time for me. But I am down to about a week now. And if I had amla berry it would be less I know. So get some alma berry, also called winter cherry I think. I was outbreak free while taking it. And as soon as my financial aid arrives it will be my first purchase. And my outbreak free days will reign again. ~ An afflicted sister in sympathy.

cold sores

suggested by [unspecified] on Thursday, January 18, 2007

I used to get cold sores once a month for about a year and a half.I tried ev erything from special lip balm to changing my diet. The last time I began to get one, I started to take L-Lysine as directed on the bottle. I have not had a reoccurence yet- six months later.

Cold Sores

suggested by Jim on Wednesday, January 10, 2007

For prevention, take 500 mg L-Lysine tablets three times a day. Avoid all artificial sweeteners (sodium sacharrin, aspartame, etc..). Avoid refined sugars, although I have not noticed a difference For an outbreak, increase the L-Lysine to 6-times a day. Apply Tea Tree Oil many times a day (once every hour if need be) by pouring a small amount on a paper towel and holding over the blistered area for at least two minutes. Increase intake of Vitamin-A Palmitate. I have heard that applying Vitamin-A Palmitate to the blistered area will stop the blister, however, I have not tried that experiment yet. In my experience, these remedies are more effective in stopping the progress of the blistering than the medicines (Zovirax and Valtrex). The immediate relief from the blistering is better with the natural cures. The overall recovery time is about the same with the natural cure and prescribed medicines. Natural cures are less damaging to the liver, though.

gone in one week

suggested by Sarah on Monday, January 8, 2007

at the first sign that you may be getting a cold sore (before it really visibly appears) hold ice on the spot for a half hour. after that drink a cup of hot green tea and then hold the tea bag on the infected area for at least half an hour. repeat that as many times daily as you feel necissary, even after the cold sore becomes visible. also, something that really helps is an OTC medicine called abreva. it's pricy but compeltely worth it. apply abreva about 5 to 7 times a day. and within one week your cold sore will be gone.

Flush it out !

suggested by Chuck on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

You must do a cleanes. A colon is the best to do because it helps out the immune systm. Use apple cider vinager to get rid the sores in one to three days. Dap some on the sores and the next day or so they will be gone.

Cold sore remedies

suggested by [unspecified] on Saturday, December 9, 2006

Must eat high lysine/ low argening diet.Take lysine supplements in pill form when outbreak occurs, and apply raw potato-this will literally suck the swelling out, be careful not to spread virus. Eat organic acidophollis yogurt everyday, NOT the kind with gelatin.Never consume argenine foods by themselves always include lysine foods, not pills. Your diet must be mostly alkaline as well, no acidic foods like tomatoes,oranges,or fried foods. Eat eggs,potaoes,yogurt,milk before bed,and a little cannabis(not smoked)Vaporized,or cooked wouldnt hurt since THC inhibits the herpes virus from attaching to cells. Use zinc oxide for UV protection and get a chap stick like lemon balm or some other antiviral with an spf.Must avoid stressful situations, you must unwind. Take care of the mind as you will the body and you will have no cold sores ever again.

no more cold sores

suggested by mb on Tuesday, December 5, 2006

I use to get cold sores 3-4 times a year. The last time I got one was about 6 months ago. I was told to take 1 tablet of Garlique everyday and they will not come back. This person has not got one in several years and I have yet to get one.

pimples

suggested by sherry on Saturday, December 2, 2006

i have been fighting with pimples for 19 yrs..I am 39 years old woman...i have tried everything over the counter but thanks you, Jesus, for Witch Hazel.. Witch Hazel got rid of my acne and now,my self pride has been restored..

Something to use on cold sores

suggested by [unspecified] on Sunday, November 26, 2006

When u first start to feel a cold sore coming on put a little bit of toothpaste on it and let it dry up on it over nite if possible.. it won't even come ..