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<< Do you have any suggestions for repeated cold sores...>>

 

Cold sores are a type of painful mouth lesion that usually appear on the lip

and are caused by a herpes virus. Herpes is usually kept dormant by our

immune systems but can become reactivated during times of stress, illness,

food allergy, excessive alcohol, drug abuse, too much sunlight exposure,

severe cold and contact with noxious chemicals.

 

Cold spores, unlike canker sores, can be passed from one person to another,

but only if the immune system is somehow weakened by candida overgrowth or

other fungi.

 

Ultraviolet light can stimulate the reactivation of the herpes simplex virus

under the skin. Beta-carotene supplementation (100,00 IU or more daily) can

help block free radical sun damage that leads to herpes activation.

 

The mineral lithium may be of help to those who cannot tolerate acyclovir or

other antiviral drugs commonly prescribed for both oral and genital herpes.

Lithium interferes with the replication of the virus without affecting the

host cells. It can be used in a topical ointment (8% lithium succinate) or

combined with zinc (zinc sulfate solution 0.025%).

 

Another potent, natural antiviral agent is mild silver protein, which can be

taken both internally or used topically without significant side-effects.

For most adults, the usual dose is one teaspoon three times daily until the

infection is well controlled, then one teaspoon daily for one month after

the infection has cleared.

 

Oil of oregano is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic.

It also has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is an ideal

product to use for people that suffer from any viral or immune system

disorder. For most infections, I recommend 2 to 4 drops under the tongue 3

times daily. Oil of oregano can be used topically for itches, infections of

the skin, gums, teeth, and just about any body orifice.

 

Nutritional excesses and deficiencies may be important in preventing

outbreaks. Avoid refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour products) and

alcohol, which have a depressant effect on the immune system as early as an

hour after consumption.

 

Zinc, vitamin C, bioflavanoids, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and

essential amino acids are all important for optimum immune system health.

 

The amino acid lysine, when taken as a food supplement together with vitamin

C, reduces the length and severity of the outbreaks with no significant

side-effects. Supplementation of the amino acid arginine make herpes worse.

Arginine is found in almonds, cashews, peanuts, most grains, chicken,

chocolate, corn, diary products, and meats. These foods should be avoided

as much as possible during a herpes attack.

 

Other natural remedies that enhance immunity are lactobacillus acidophilus,

echinacea, goldenseal, burdock, sheep sorrel, Turkish rhubarb, slippery elm

bark, myrrh, red clover, capsicum, calendula, aloe vera, lomatium,

hypericum, propolis, garlic, olive oil, castor bean oil, thymus extract, and

astragalus.

 

Alternate direct application of vitamin A cream and vitamin E cream speeds

healing.

 

source: Rona, Zolton. Combat Cankers and Cold Sores. Alive. December, 2001.

 

Rob

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