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Cold Sores


> group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

> symptoms are usually the most serious the first you time you get cold sores. A first-time cold sore can make a child seriously ill.

> after the first outbreak, your body should make antibodies, and you may never have another infection. But many people get cold sores that come back.

> most likely to show up on the outside of your mouth and lips, but you can also get them on your nose and cheeks.

> you may get cold sores as late as 20 days after you’re infected.

> you catch HSV when you come into contact with people or things that carry the virus - from kissing someone who has the virus or from sharing spoons or towels.

Cold sores happen in stages:

1/ You have a tingling, burning, or itching feeling.

2/ About 12-24 hrs later, blisters form. The area becomes red, swollen, and painful.

3/ The blisters break open and fluid comes out. This usually lasts 2 or 3 days.

4/ A scab forms on the sore. It might crack or bleed.

5/ The scab falls off.

You might also have red or swollen gums, swollen glands in your neck, fever, or muscle aches.

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TREATING COLD SORES NATURALLY

DNA recommends:

1/ Tea Tree Oil - antiviral activity.

2/ L-lysine - by mouth or applied directly to the skin - prevents herpes virus from growing.

3/ Aloe vera gel - contains antioxidant vitamins, enzymes, minerals, fatty acids and hormones that help with healing and preventing further infection.

4/ Probiotic foods, vitamins A and C foods and zinc supplements to boost the immune system.

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Adapted from: www.webmd.com

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