One condition that gives rise to a cold sore is herpes simplex type 1. If you have that virus, it remains in your nervous system forever. There are methods, however, of reducing and getting rid of cold sores quickly and organically.
The virus stays inactive in your body until it is triggered by fever, a cold, another viral infection, overexposure to the sun and wind, stress, menstruation, high levels of arginine in your body or a poor immune system. Then it moves through the nerves to the lips and forms the cold sore. Cold sores are very contagious and studies indicate that more than 30 percent of children carry the virus before they reach the age of ten. The average cold sore develops in six stages and it normally lasts for 10 days, but with the advice below you can shorten the healing time to 3 days, if used correctly.
Immune system
The two immune system boosters are Echinacea and goldenseal extract which can helps in preventing cold sore from appearing. Some ways to prevent cold sore- firstly once a day for 3 days take the advised medicine dropper-full. Secondly, apply Echinacea directly to the cold sore with a cotton ball and leave it for few minutes, repeat this process for at least 5 times a day. Another great immune booster is Vitamin B complex which helps in healing. Take 100mg of Vitamin B complex twice a day and it will help in keeping cold sore away.
Using Lysine
Cold sore virus is fought by Lysine, an amino acid. It competes successfully for absorption with arginine. Arginine is a supporter of the virus. Lysine is available in supplement form. 500 mg of Lysine twice a day will help in cold. It also acts as a preventive measure.
Apply Lemon balm
A very famous polyphenols treatment is there to reduce colds sore outbreaks. Lemon balm or lemon tea is available to fight against the viruses. Lemon tea has antiviral properties. Garlic also has these antiviral properties because of its kyolic content. Take a garlic clove, cut it and place the cut surface on the cold sore for few minutes or take 2 garlic tablets per day.
Quick healing
Apply salt to your sold sore with a small section of cotton wool, and hold it in place for approximately two minutes. While this will (briefly) sting your lip, it is a tried and tested method to cure a cold sore.
You can also mix 12 drops of Sandalwood essential oil, 1 drop of Ravintsara essential oil, 6 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil, and 1/2 tsp. of organic aloe Vera gel to make your own gel for cold sores. Put the gel on cotton and apply to the sore as many times as you want.
Keep in mind that you are a rare individual and if you happen to get a cold sore, know that it’s not always going to be the same thing that triggers it. A combination of keeping your immune system strong and following our guidelines for healthy living will assure you to get rid of cold sores much faster.
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Thanks for the information! It is always great to find non-pharmaceutical methods to treat outbreaks!