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Kissing Cold Sores Goodbye
- By Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
- Published February 4, 2008
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Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa is one of the country’s foremost natural healing experts. A nationally certified massage therapist, nationally certified kinesiologist, state certified dietitian and nationally registered herbalist, he has written or edited 30 books on health topics and has practiced for 35 years. He teaches at all levels, from general public presentations, to professional training programs. You can learn more about him at http://www.kpkhalsa.com.
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Other Cold Sore Remedies
Vitamin E
One of the simplest, and seemingly most effective topical treatments for herpes blister outbreaks is simple vitamin E, applied directly to the blister. Just squeeze a vitamin E capsule onto a cotton ball, and place it on the lesion, leaving it in contact as long as possible. Studies have shown that this method often brings relief from pain within eight hours, and lesions appear to heal more rapidly. This should not be surprising, considering the antioxidant and skin healing values of vitamin E.
Lysine for Herpes
Several studies have shown that the amino acid lysine is effective in suppressing herpes outbreaks, while the amino acid arginine favors growth of the virus. Lysine is contained in the body in inverse relationship with arginine. To prevent outbreaks, we would like to increase the lysine/ arginine ratio, so we will supplement with lysine, and increase lysine foods in the diet, and decrease the amount of arginine containing foods we eat. Lysine does not cure cold sores, so it must be taken in a daily dose to maintain prevention.
Start with the dose that brings total cessation of outbreaks, which is often as high as 3,000 mg per day. This dose will often lessen the intensity of an outbreak, if taken immediately at the beginning of the prodrome (tingling phase). Gradually taper the dose down to the amount that will sustain the prevention. Often a dose of only 500 mg per day will provide complete relief.
High Arginine Containing Foods (Avoid These)
High Lysine Containing Foods (Emphasize These)
Cold sores can be truly miserable. Fortunately, natural healing has a full toolkit of remedies that offer hope for the sufferers. I have seen many people completely conquer this nasty problem, never to be plagued again. Build your health, support your immune system, use the remedies we have discussed, and you will reap the results. You too can vanquish cold sores forever.
One of the simplest, and seemingly most effective topical treatments for herpes blister outbreaks is simple vitamin E, applied directly to the blister. Just squeeze a vitamin E capsule onto a cotton ball, and place it on the lesion, leaving it in contact as long as possible. Studies have shown that this method often brings relief from pain within eight hours, and lesions appear to heal more rapidly. This should not be surprising, considering the antioxidant and skin healing values of vitamin E.
Lysine for Herpes
Several studies have shown that the amino acid lysine is effective in suppressing herpes outbreaks, while the amino acid arginine favors growth of the virus. Lysine is contained in the body in inverse relationship with arginine. To prevent outbreaks, we would like to increase the lysine/ arginine ratio, so we will supplement with lysine, and increase lysine foods in the diet, and decrease the amount of arginine containing foods we eat. Lysine does not cure cold sores, so it must be taken in a daily dose to maintain prevention.
Start with the dose that brings total cessation of outbreaks, which is often as high as 3,000 mg per day. This dose will often lessen the intensity of an outbreak, if taken immediately at the beginning of the prodrome (tingling phase). Gradually taper the dose down to the amount that will sustain the prevention. Often a dose of only 500 mg per day will provide complete relief.
High Arginine Containing Foods (Avoid These)
- Nuts, especially peanuts
- Chocolate
- Gelatin
- Seeds
- Cereal grains
- Carob
- Raisins
High Lysine Containing Foods (Emphasize These)
- Potato
- Milk
- Brewer’s Yeast
- Beans
- Eggs
- Most vegetables
Cold sores can be truly miserable. Fortunately, natural healing has a full toolkit of remedies that offer hope for the sufferers. I have seen many people completely conquer this nasty problem, never to be plagued again. Build your health, support your immune system, use the remedies we have discussed, and you will reap the results. You too can vanquish cold sores forever.
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1 Response to "Kissing Cold Sores Goodbye"
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said this on 09 Apr 2008 7:29:51 PM MST
Just in time and incredibly informative. I will definitely give these ideas a try the next time I get a cold sore.
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