Cold Sore Treatment - Stop Cold Sores Now
By Denny Bodoh | October 25, 2008
Need great cold sore treatment ideas? Look no further. Read this short article and you will learn well-proven and very potent cold sore treatment methods. You are only minutes away from blessed relief.
Cold sore treatment is a must for thousands of people every single day. With such a demand, you will find many different choices in your local store for treating a cold sore.
A few of the over-the-counter cold sore treatment therapies work - but most are of little value. Generally speaking, these are primarily COMFORT remedies for treating a cold sore or oral herpes.
But do not expect these cold sore remedy salves and balms to shorten the duration of your sore - or to cure it quickly.
Here are four great cold sore treatment methods that have proven strong against cold sores, fever blisters and oral herpes.
1. GARLIC POWER. Garlic is an old and very potent herbal remedy for many ailments. You can use it as both an external and internal cold sore treatment. Scientists have found that pathogens will flee from even the smell of garlic.
You should use fresh cloves of garlic if possible. Fresh garlic is, by far, the most powerful. For convenience in treating a cold sore, you can also use garlic oil or powder available at the health food store.
Cut open a garlic clove and rub it directly on the sore. You will have good results if you crush the garlic into a paste and apply. Garlic is an amazing cold sore treatment at all stages. Coat garlic oil on the scab for more comfort.
You would benefit greatly by also eating some garlic - at least during cold sores. Sprinkle garlic powder on foods or use some chopped-up fresh garlic on salads. Avoid cooking the garlic if you want best results.
Yes, garlic does have a strong smell. For internal use, you could try the odorless garlic capsules at the vitamin store. It doesn't work as well, but it is better than doing nothing.
2. LYSINE. A much talked about cold sore treatment, lysine works well for many people. It is primarily an internal cold sore treatment. Applied externally, it is not readily absorbed into the cells where it needs to be.
Lysine acts by pushing arginine out of the cells. Arginine is the main protein needed by the herpes virus to create new virus. If arginine is lacking, cold sores can not happen.
You can get a lot of lysine eating fish or dairy products. Most people use convenient lysine capsules. Flooding your cells with lysine will put a stop to the virus replication process and cure your cold sores.
Most people who use this cold sore treatment try to get about 2000 to 5000 milligrams per day during an outbreak. As a preventative measure, 500 milligrams per day is common.
3. MINERAL ZINC. Famous as the healing mineral, zinc may prove to be your best friend against cold sores. Zinc is a strong anti-oxidant and chases away pathogens of all types - including the herpes simplex virus.
Look for daily multi-vitamin programs containing a minimum of 15 milligrams of zinc. If your vitamin does not, then change brands.
Using zinc as an internal remedy, never exceed 50 milligrams per day - even during your outbreak of cold sores.
You can use certain forms of zinc (zinc sulfate or zinc gluconate) as a topical treatment to shorten the healing period of your cold sores. These two absorb better than most forms of zinc.
4. AMAZING ALOE VERA. The fluid inside the leaves of a live Aloe Vera plant has amazing skin rejuvenation properties. Apply this fluid liberally to your open cold sores and prepare to be impressed.
Bottled gel is available but does not seem to work very well. For optimal results, use live gel from a live plant. Everyone should have an aloe vera plant - they are so easy to grow.
Break off an inch or two of leaf and use the leaf to apply the gel without having to get your fingers in it. Keep some pieces in a plastic bag for later use. It will stay effective for a couple days this way.
There are other cold sore treatment tactics but these tips will surely be of help to you right now.
But - the very best cold sore treatment is the one that works for you. Your body has different needs, so do not hesitate to try other remedies until you discover the perfect cold sore treatment for you.
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