Another way of getting the cold sore is an amino acid or hormonal imbalance when your system is under attack from stress or immune system problems.
The whole situation is painful and looks ugly.
Don’t worry though. You can use some natural ingredients that will lower the number of cold sores and breakout frequency.
Using them will make the process easier because these cold sores have a downside.
Once you get this ugly looking herpes, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your body.
According to Melissa Gallagher, ND, in St. Petersburg, Florida:
Since cold sores can be stimulated by the imbalance of two amino acids called arginine and lysine. Try to avoid arginine-containing foods such as chocolate and nuts.
Let’s check out these natural ingredients that will make things better.
Lysine
According to a study from The Southern California University of Health Sciences, lysine-based treatment will significantly reduce the lesions and transform the environment into “hell” for the HSV-1 outbreaks.
Gallagher says that people with lower level of lysine have a significant chance of developing the viral infection.
The solution comes in the form of 1000 mg of lysine that will prevent the outbreaks. You need to take the shot when you feel the explosion coming or when you are sick or stressed.
Apple Cider Vinegar
When the breakout starts, the open lesions contain the contagious HSV-1 fluid. That’s when you need to treat and heal it.
One way of treating it is by soaking up a cotton ball in Apple Cider Vinegar and apply it on the affected area.
The treatment will help you get rid of the cold sore by drying it out.
Propolis
My favorite ingredient for any occasion.
The primary purpose of the ingredient is to kill the germs as the bees secrete it to sterilize their hives.
It’s full of anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, and antibiotic properties.
The University of Heidelberg in Germany says that Propolis is a potent germ killer even when you use it topically.
Applying it is simple and easy. You just need to rub it directly on the sore two times a day or take it as a supplement. Your body need 1,000 mg daily.
Licorice Root
It’s supplement that reduces the cortisol level in your body. By lowering the stress hormone, your body will be able to fight off any dangerous outbreak.
The Licorice root is full in glycyrrhizin that does an excellent job reducing the pain and speeds up the healing process.
To feel the benefits of the licorice root, you need to drink it as a tea. Pour warm water into a mug and add 15-20 drops of licorice root three times a day.
Be careful, though. Constant use of the root might increase your blood pressure.
So, take it when you need it and consult with your doctor before taking any further steps.
Zinc
According to David Riley, MD and medicine practitioner, the ionic zinc can help you significantly by decreasing the cold sore symptoms.
You can take it as a dietary supplement, homeopathic remedy, or even apply it topically.
There is even a study by Alternative Therapies that talks about the efficiently of the ionic zinc. It reveals that the zinc heals cold sores quickly than a placebo if you apply it regularly every two hours.
There you go. Five effective natural remedies you need to prevent and heal cold sores.
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Source: FHFN
