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[C789]Cold Sores Herbal Remedies

by Denny Bodoh, Den

Preventing cold sores (fever blisters, oral herpes) can often be done with nothing more than a daily intake of premium-quality vitamin supplements.

I know this may sound just too simple. Yes - you may be wondering why so many people suffer from these outbreaks when preventing cold sores can be achieved with such little effort.

Before I explain, let us review what actually causes a cold sore.

If you have oral herpes, fever blister or cold sore outbreaks, you were infected by the herpes simplex virus at some earlier point in your life. 89% of the world population is infected with this virus. Usually this happens before our tenth birthday.

The herpes virus is - most of the time - in a latent state. It hides deep below the surface in the facial nerve roots. Should it feel a drop in your immunity, it will move to the surface. If not stopped, it will then replicate and create a new sore.

When any virus infects us, our body creates anti-bodies against that particular virus strain. Every time you get an oral herpes sore, your body creates more anti-bodies to replenish the existing troops.

When the needed nutrients are present, and in the proper quantity, your anti-bodies will be a powerful defense in preventing cold sores. Without these nutrient building-blocks, your defenses will be weak and more sores will be the result.

A top-quality vitamin and mineral supplement will provide most of the nutrients you will need for preventing cold sores. All the vitamins will have a big impact on oral herpes, plus minerals zinc, magnesium and calcium.

Recent studies now show that calcium deficiency is common for those who have frequent cold sores.

Calcium is big against oral herpes, cold sores and fever blisters. Calcium keeps the body alkaline. No virus can get a foothold in an alkaline environment.

The anti-stress vitamins B and C are very important in reducing the effects of daily stress on our bodies. Stress weakens the immune system and is the primary cause of cold sore episodes.

The main vitamins for healthy, radiant skin are the oily vitamins E, D and A. Your body can store these longer than B and C.

Not only do they help against herpes simplex infections, but the help speed knitting of the skin.

Is it not possible to get all the vitamins we need from a good diet?

Food source nutrients are, without a doubt, the best quality and most effective. Many years ago our farm fields were rich with nutrients - and so was the food grown on them.

Today our soils are very depleted of nutrients. Depleted, also, are the foods we harvest from these fields. The plants may look the same. But they simply do not contain the nutrition they once did.

Studies show you have to eat 50 ounces of spinach today to get the same nutrients as one ounce of spinach grown 48 years ago. We simply are not getting the nutrition from our food we once did.

Researchers have come to the conclusion we are dramatically lacking proper quantities of important nutrients for disease prevention and a strong immune system. The herpes simplex virus, as well as other viruses, are rampant today.

Preventing cold sores requires us to provide our system the nutrients it needs to form powerful antibodies.

Organically grown foods are usually much higher in nutrients. But this, too, will not provide the actual quantity your body needs.

A daily vitamin regimen, as many have found, is a simple, powerful way of preventing cold sores. It gives your body the building blocks it needs for a strong immunity against herpes simplex and other viruses.

If you suffer a lot of cold sore events, than give this a try. There are other things you can be doing, but this should be the first method you use for preventing cold sores.

Headaches can develop for a number of reasons; usually they can be related to some obvious cause such as nasal congestion or sinusitis, eyestrain, fatigue or tension. The majority of headaches are due to stress or worries, with muscle spasms in the neck leading to head pains. These can be made worse by poor posture, and many jobs create special problems- for instance, computer operators often get eyestrain and stiff, aching shoulders or neck muscles, and consequently headaches.
Aromatherapy

Many essential oils have some analgesic properties. A useful way of employing the following for headaches is as a cold compress, applied to the temples and foreheadÂ use 5 drops in a small bowl of cold water, wring out a flannel or something similar and place on the area. Alternatively, gently massage a couple of drops directly into the temples.

Lavender: Relaxing, warming and analgesic, one of the gentlest of oils. Where there is neck tension, apply a hot compress to the neck and upper back at the same time.

Peppermint: This is very cooling in its effect, and is also very useful for relieving catarrh and nasal congestion. As it has something of a stimulant action, it could be used in equal amounts with Lavender, on the temples and forehead.

Rosemary: This is even more stimulating to the central nervous system, and is excellent for headaches following mental strain and exhaustion, as well as helping to clear the sinuses.
Herbalism

At the earliest signs of a headache taking a herbal tea from the choice can stop it in its tracks; if the headache is more pronounced, or is a repeated problem, try making an infusion for a stronger effect, or else get medical advice.

Chamomile(Chamomilla recutita): Good for bilious headaches, stemming from over- eating or indigestion, where there is a dull, throbbing pain on top of the head.

Lime Blossom(Tilia europaea): Soothes the nerves and is very helpful for tension headaches; can be mixed with Peppermint for a more uplifting effect.

Peppermint(Mentha piperita): This works well for digestive or sinus headaches, especially where the head feels hot.

Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinalis): For headaches related to exhaustion or depression, and also for bilious heavy heads. When the headache is due to a hangover, Rosemary and Peppermint tea can do wonders- but prevention is still better than a cure!
Homeopathy

The choice is large, in part due to the many factors which go to produce the individual symptoms.

Belladonna: For a burning, violent headache with a hot head; the symptoms are worse with any jarring movement of the head, or loud noises.

Bryonia: For a severe, splitting headache, only relieved by lying very still or with firm, cool pressure across the forehead.

Nux vomica: For a sharp headache, either on waking or after food, with nausea or bilious feelings from overÂ eating; better if taken when lying down, and keeping warm.

Pulsatilla: Food for headaches associated with menstruation, also where brought on by too much rich food; relief seems to come from cool applications to the head and being out in the fresh air.
Naturopathy

In general, the naturopathic approach is to look at prevention, by changing lifestyle to reduce the reasons for headaches. Eating a varied whole food diet, reducing alcohol, coffee and tea, and getting more exercise and fresh air are all likely to help lower the frequency of headaches for regular sufferers. Drink plenty of fluids, as dehydration can be a factor, especially for people working in hot, stuffy atmospheres and, of course, in hangovers. Avoid dramatic changes in diet, such as crash dieting, which upsets blood sugar levels and can contribute to headaches. Sometimes a Vitamin B complex supplement can be useful in relieving mental exhaustion. For hot, congested headaches use cold compresses to the forehead, perhaps combined with a hot footbath to improve circulation.

For tension headaches, gently massage the temples with small circling movements.

Eating a varied diet of fresh vegetables and whole foods can ward off many ailments.

Severe Headaches

Causes such as very high blood pressure, meningitis or even brain tumours are much rarer; these of course need professional treatment, and severe, unexplained or persistent headaches should be checked out carefully, but most headaches can be identified and cured at home. Where there has been any kind of accident, for instance a whiplash injury, it makes good sense to consult a manipulative therapist such as a chiropractor or an osteopath.

Benefits Of Self-Help

Prevention is better than cure so try to adopt some of the measures outlined in this book to maintain good health rather than just waiting to be ill. If you suffer from several complaints, read all the relevant sections for an overall picture of what you can do to improve your general health and be aware of early signs of trouble.

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