Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Cold Sore: The Red Flag

The appearance of a cold sore is a visible sign that your immune system is having a rough time and needs some attention.

Worldwide, between 80% and 90% of the adult population have the cold sore virus (Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV-1), according to Dr. Sherman, who is the author of The Complete Botanical Prescriber.

So what can you do?
- Cut the sugar. Cold sores tend to emerge when your body is too acidic.

- Buy organic. Organic foods supply more trace minerals that help alkalinize your blood, reducing acidity and thereby reducing outbreaks.

- Trust your body. The prescription anti-viral cold sore drugs on the market can have serious side effects on your liver and kidneys and may actually weaken your body's ability to fight the virus naturally.
It is also important to note the topical treatments available in drug stores are great for reducing symptoms of the cold sore, but they do not cure the sore.
It will take from 7 to 10 days for the virus to go away and the cold sore to naturally heal. If it lasts more than 10 days then you should see a doctor because there may be something more going on causing your immune system to not be able to heal it.

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