Saturday, October 1, 2011

Cold Sores: Home Remedies

By Oliver Ritter


The herpes simplex disease is caused by the virus named herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. Outbreaks can affect both the genital areas as well as the face (in form of cold sores) - or even both at the same time.

One thing that makes the herpes simplex virus especially noteworthy is that the virus can lay dormant in the human body for a very long time. This, in turn, means that one may not be aware that one has been infected by the virus, even though this might be the case.

This article explores home remedies concerning the treatment of herpes outbreaks.

When outbreaks occur they can be easily treated right from their home, with simple tips. The reason for treating this problem at home is that one can save money, and it can be quite a cost effective method. The remedies that will be mentioned below, work especially well for cold sores.

Home remedies for herpes:

Oil: Specifically coconut oil has been known to work quite well. Simply apply a little bit of the oil on the affected area. This should help the cold sores heal nicely since coconut oil is said to have properties that directly attack the herpes simplex virus.

Moreover, there are a few nutrients that can help you in your war against the herpes simplex virus. Taking them at the right time intervals has been stated to help tremendously. Having said that, certain foods also need to be avoided, because the virus would thrive on them.

For instance: Tomatoes, for example, have properties that are said to help the virus thrive, and you might want to avoid them. Similarly, chocolate, peanuts, and grains appear to be rather harmful. But garlic, on the other hand, is said to have the opposite effect - so eating it regularly might be good for you.

Furthermore, drinking a lot of water is said to have a positive effect. So you might want to give this a try also. However, if none of these tips help you, and you do not find relief from home remedies, I suggest you see go see a doctor.




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