COLD SORE REMEDIES

Cold Sore Remedies
That Will Really Work For Your Cold Sores
by Denny Bodoh

The majority of cold sore remedies sold today are a joke!

If it is to ease the pain and discomfort, then the over-the-counter cold sore remedies are perfect.  Many of the good ones have ingredients, such as lidocaine, which numbs the damaged nerves.
 
But, if you are looking for cold sore remedies that shortens the time of your cold sores, then you will probably be disappointed with drug store treatments.
 
Here are some time proven cold sore remedies that WILL work for you - to both to ease the pain and shorten the duration of your outbreaks.

• Vitamin Supplements.
  
  This is one of the least talked about yet one of the top cold sore remedies you can use. 
  
  Taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement should be the first thing you do to speed healing and prevent future cold sores.
  
  The C and B vitamins are important for fighting stress related problems - and helping to prevent and heal cold sores.
  
  Vitamin E and minerals zinc and calcium will shorten a cold sore event and also help prevent new outbreaks.  
   

• Hydrogen Peroxide.
  
  Hydrogen peroxide works like alcohol in keeping the wound sterile - but it gives you an additional bonus.
  
  When it is applied, it provides additional oxygen to your cold sore. This helps greatly to speed healing and discourages virus activity. 
      

• Ice. 
  
  This is the oldest and most universal of the cold sore remedies.
  
  Applying ice will reduce pain and swelling and help drive virus away from the area. 
  
  Use only BEFORE the sore opens up.   
  
  For example, if applied at the first itching sensation, it will delay or stop the virus from doing its damage. 
   

• Lysine.
  
  Works great if taken orally. 
  
  Does not work well when applied directly. 
  
  Cold sore lysine helps fight cold sores by replacing arginine in the cells. 
   

• Garlic Oil.
  
  Another great choice of the home cold sore remedies.
  
  Helps eliminate virus and speeds healing. 
  
  Garlic is great against any infectious critter on the planet.  Also, keeps the scab soft to reduce painful cracking. 
  
  Best way to go is to crush fresh garlic and use the juice, or cut and rub on the sore.