Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Cold sore basics

How to treat these painful blisters

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Cold Sores


 

Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on the lips and other parts of the face that usually are caused by the herpes simplex type I virus. Because the herpes virus lies dormant in the nerve cells, new cold sores are likely to erupt periodically, especially on the lips and nose. Stress tends to play a major factor in this condition. Sun exposure can trigger outbreaks in some individuals.

Canker sores are a different ailment, causing small, ulcerated sores inside the mouth.

Recommended vitamins:


Recommended minerals:


  • Selenium: 600 mg daily, only for five days


Recommended nutrients:

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