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Cold Sores
Cold sores are caused by exposure to the herpes simplex virus. After first contact, this virus remains in the body forever, so there can be repeated outbreaks of sores that can last up to three weeks. Usually outbreaks occur during a fever, cold or stressful situations.
Symptoms
 | Sore throat, head congestion, coughing, headache, fever, restlessness, watery eyes, sneezing, and body aches and pains. |
How Alternative Medicine may potentially help?
A few vitamins and nutrients may have anti-viral and antibiotic qualities. These may prove helpful in treating an attack of cold sores.
Herbs
| Echinacea has anti-viral and antibiotic properties. |
| Pau d'arco has anti-viral and antibiotic properties. |
| Red clover has anti-viral and antibiotic properties. |
Vitamins
| Vitamin B-complex plays an important role in healing. |
| Vitamin C may help fight viruses and enhance immune function. |
| Vitamin A is needed for healing. |
Minerals
| Colloidal silver may have antiseptic and antibiotic properties. |
| Calcium may help to relieve stress. |
Other Considerations
Eat plenty of raw vegetables and yogurt to help relieve stress and rebuild the immune system. L- lysine is a popular treatment for those suffering from herpes and cold sores.