Are Cold Sores The Bane Of Your Existence? - Here’s How To Blitz Them!
How To Heal Cold Sores
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from cold sores then you have our sympathy!
Cold sores are painful, unsightly and they make every day things like eating really difficult.
Caused by the herpes virus, they are also known as fever blisters.
There are, however, ways you can heal cold sores so that they don’t get as bad as they could do, and there are also preventative measures you can take to keep them at bay altogether. When you feel one coming on, it’s really important to treat it immediately – the sooner you nip it in the bud, the better.
Prevention is the Mother of Invention
As with most things like this, if you want to heal cold sores, prevention is better than cure. Cold sores are transferred to other people through close skin contact such as kissing.
If you know someone with a cold sore then don’t share toothbrushes, face clothes or anything else where the virus could be transferred. Once you have the virus it will always be dormant in you, so it’s in your interests to protect yourself from it.
How They Arrive
If you are reading this article then we are guessing you already have the virus! If this is the case you’ll want to know how to zap them and the quicker you heal cold sores the better!
Cold sores appear when you are ill or stressed out and the body can’t fight infection and disease as well as it normally can.
Once you feel the cold sore coming on, treat it straight away. They can last for weeks if they are left untreated, but if you get it early enough this could be reduced to just a few days.
How to Get Rid of Them
There are plenty of theories on how to get rid of cold sores. Some people use medicated cream, and others opt for herbal or natural remedies.
However you treat it, keep the area dry and clean. Pat it dry after washing so as not to aggravate it. A little petroleum jelly over the top of the cold sore will help to keep it protected from dirt – the cleaner it is, the more quickly it will heal. Buy a new toothbrush straight away so you don’t retain any of the virus.
It’s also a really good idea to eat foods which are rich in lysine, an amino acid, such as potatoes and dairy products. You can also get it in a supplement if you’d prefer (but don’t take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding).
If you would like to treat the cold sore naturally, then try lemon balm, tea tree oil, tea bags or Echinacea which all contain antiviral properties. Just apply them directly onto the affected area.
Try and avoid stress and look after yourself. The more sleep you get the more quickly your body will heal so be gentle. All these things will help shift your cold sore more quickly.
For more, see our article; Cold Sore Remedies.
Kiss Them Goodbye!
With quick and effective treatment to heal cold sores, your cold sore can be a thing of the past in no time at all. Don’t suffer unnecessarily – blitz it and send it packing!
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The author of this blog, Jenny Wadlow, has had a very successful teaching career in Adelaide. Early in the 1990s, she developed a strong interest in healing with natural therapies. She is well read on naturopathy and now enjoys writing blogs on the same.
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