]]> http://www.4coldsores.com/151/cold-sores/cold-sore-secrets-get-rid-of-cold-sores-w-akron-dentist-dr-stephanie-aldrich/feed/ 1 http://www.4coldsores.com/148/cold-sores/do-you-suffer-these-cold-sore-symptoms-2/ http://www.4coldsores.com/148/cold-sores/do-you-suffer-these-cold-sore-symptoms-2/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:38:29 +0000 Sarah Kitchener http://www.4coldsores.com/148/cold-sores/do-you-suffer-these-cold-sore-symptoms-2/ Cold sore symptoms are not exactly the same for every individual, but there is a common thread of symptoms among all of us. ]]> http://www.4coldsores.com/148/cold-sores/do-you-suffer-these-cold-sore-symptoms-2/feed/ 0 http://www.4coldsores.com/144/cold-sores/how-to-eliminate-your-bodily-deficiency-and-treat-cold-sores-now/ http://www.4coldsores.com/144/cold-sores/how-to-eliminate-your-bodily-deficiency-and-treat-cold-sores-now/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:02:26 +0000 Sarah Kitchener http://www.4coldsores.com/144/cold-sores/how-to-eliminate-your-bodily-deficiency-and-treat-cold-sores-now/ Unfortunately just as any drug addict has to hit rock bottom before they are truly in the mental position to make a change for the better, many people who suffer from cold sore outbreaks due to Herpes simplex type 1 virus eventually reach a rock bottom of their own and have to make a decision. Are you going to continue to apply creams or take prescription medication that you know from previous experience will only offer you temporary relief from the problem? You remember having had an outbreak at a most inconvenient time of your life and now you have decided to put your foot down! You have reached the cross roads and are now determined to rid yourself of the ongoing problem forever. You have come to the conclusion that there must surely be a way of preventing them rather than just repeating what you have done in the past and just treat them after they appear.So, where have other sufferers turned to when they hit rock bottom? Have any long lasting solutions to cold sore outbreaks been found by them?The great news is that many of them have found a way of preventing cold sore outbreaks and they have been living free of them for months, and some for years. The secret is ditching the creams and medications for all natural cold sore treatments. There are comprehensive programs which teach all the secrets and strategies for preventing them from ever developing. It all comes down to identifying a key deficiency that is found inside most Herpes sufferers, which can lead to repeat outbreaks.Rock BottomSo, if there are natural cold sore treatments which can actually eliminate future outbreaks, why isn’t everyone who suffers from cold sores following these programs? Why do most people continue to believe what they are told by doctors: preventing cold sores in the long term is impossible. You cannot get rid of this virus; you will simply have to endure the outbreaks time and time again and continue to purchase ever more costly medications over and over again.Many people continue to believe that old line from their doctor and every book they may have read because they simply haven’t looked for any further answers. Perhaps they haven’t reached rock bottom at the moment or maybe the outbreaks that they have experienced have only been minor and do not come very often. Or, perhaps they simply believe preventing them is impossible so they don’t know they need to be looking for all natural cold sore treatments!For many, rock bottom will come. They will develop horrible cold sores on a very important day of their life or find themselves unable to kiss someone they love at a very special moment. Maybe a woman will find herself unable to kiss her husband on her honeymoon, or perhaps a man will find himself walking his daughter down the aisle to be married, but unable to kiss even her cheek as he leaves her with her new husband. These are just some of the critical moments where sufferers find themselves at rock bottom and are ready to find a lasting solution to cold sores.CommitmentIf you find yourself at this point right now, or you know someone who is, be prepared for a real commitment to preventing cold sores. An all natural program will show you how to identify and eliminate a real deficiency inside your body which is likely leading to many of your cold sore outbreaks. In order to make those changes last forever, you have to remain committed to this type of cold sore treatment long term.A natural program will be easy to follow, and it will bring about a huge change to your life! ]]> http://www.4coldsores.com/144/cold-sores/how-to-eliminate-your-bodily-deficiency-and-treat-cold-sores-now/feed/ 0 http://www.4coldsores.com/134/herpes/be-herpes-free/ http://www.4coldsores.com/134/herpes/be-herpes-free/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:37:10 +0000 Sarah Kitchener http://www.4coldsores.com/134/herpes/be-herpes-free/ Herpes is a prevalent virus which effects at least a third of the world, be it cold sores or genital ulcers, Herpes is painful and embarrassing. The pain of Herpes is caused by the fact that the virus lives in the nerves. It hibernates in the ganglia, and is officially impossible to kill. Living Herpes Free may be to live symptom free, or it may be to kill the virus.
Joining forums and support groups is a great way to dispel the power of Herpes, especially genital herpes, which is due to its STD nature hard to talk about. Unfortunately what a lot of people are unaware of is that condoms are not enough to avoid transmitting genital herpes. It is passed on by infected skin to skin contact, not through sexual fluids. I have had a lot of shocked clients, and known shocked health workers who believed they were being safe through using condoms, to find that they still contracted Herpes.
As a naturopath, Herpes is one of the most common reasons people come to me.

I have had great results because I understand how Herpes works in the body, what feeds it, what starves it nutritionally, emotionally and topically. Herpes is a virus that needs to be treated on all of these levels. As Herpes essentially lives in the Nervous System, state of mind, state of emotion and state of being is the environment in which Herpes lives.
It is hard to fathom, but Herpes can be an ally. It is a barometer to your health and well-being. Once identified triggers can be minimized if not eliminated, and if the tingling of the Herpes virus is noticed you may be able to tell if you are making a wrong turn somewhere. I know of loads of cases where genital herpes came up due to uncertainty in intimate relationships, or pressure from being unable to set boundaries. When Herpes comes up in these stressful times it is important to treat the immune and nervous systems, as well as looking at how to manage relationships with partners, friends, family and colleagues in a way that isn’t compromising your boundaries.
Herpes breaks the body’s premier boundary – the skin. Metaphysically it is essential to maintain integrity. Integrity is what holds boundaries together. One of the biggest signs of a Herpes outbreak being on its way is the foul of foulest moods. It has been described as “being dirty on the world”. With this going on maintaining integrity and right relationship is way difficult, and doesn’t Herpes know it. If you feel this happening start treating yourself.
Treatment for Herpes is individual. My preferred treatment is to boost the immune system, support the immune system, use the antiviral drugs during an outbreak alongside a herbal cream topically and nutritional advice. Just prior to and during an outbreak, it can feel like this is a life sentence, but you just need support, physically, nutritionally and emotionally. Seeking advice from a naturopath or herbalist is invaluable in treating Herpes. Even if you don’t kill off the virus, you can lengthen the chain it may hold around you. There is hope to live symptom free, Herpes Free.

Cold sore lysine treatment has been in the news a lot in recent years. Studies continue to show it to be very helpful for relief of these persistent sores. But many people who write about lysine do not know how it actually works.

FACT: Cold sores are quelled by lysine similar to a fire being quenched by water.

Water puts out a fire by starving it of the oxygen it needs to burn. Lysine works in a similar way – it represses cold sores by depriving the herpes virus of what it must have to create the sore.

Before using lysine, however, let us explore the cause and effect of these outbreaks and how lysine actually works for you.

The herpes simplex virus moves to the surface for the sole purpose of creating new virus. This parasite virus enters a cell and forces that cell to produce new virus clones. When full, the cell is broken open to spill out the fresh virus.

The herpes virus, type 1 or 2, creates the open, ugly ulcer on your lip or nose by burning up thousands of nerve cells during this replication process.

FACT: Arginine feeds cold sores like oxygen feeds fires.

The herpes virus is made of protein. The main protein used by the cells to create this sub-microscopic virus is the amino acid arginine.

Arginine and lysine are considered essential amino acids. Your body cannot create these. They are essential for your health and must come from your diet.

Your body cells store arginine in a special area within the cell. If forced to create new herpes virus, your cell will draw on these stores until depleted. Without arginine readily available, new virus cannot be created.

FACT: Lysine smothers cold sores by making arginine unavailable.

Your cells stock up on lysine too. And they do so in the same storage space as arginine. Since these two amino acids compete for the same storage area, the more lysine you eat and make available to your cells, the less arginine will be available for virus creation.

Here is the best news. Lysine cannot be used to create new virus. Like water, it cannot burn. And because lysine forces arginine out of the cells, it removes the main building block for the virus.

FACT: Lysine is only available to the cells if taken orally.

The best way to flood your cells with cold sore lysine is by eating foods high in this protein. Dairy products, meats, and fish are excellent sources of this amino acid.

Lysine capsules, although not as well absorbed, are much more convenient for many people. A special diet is often hard to keep, especially with your busy schedule. But, it would be best to combine dietary sources with these supplements.

There are several drug-store treatments that contain lysine. These treatments often contain other herpes fighting ingredients that will help – at least for comfort. Lysine sounds good on the label – but, as a topical remedy for cold sores, it has not been proven to work.

Amino acids, such as lysine, do not go into the cells through the skin. Putting it on the skin before the sores blossom is of no value. And applying this amino acid after the sore opens up, even if it did work, is too late. The damage is already done.

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT – lysine is great for extinguishing, and preventing, cold sores. But keep in mind that it only works when it gets into the cells. This can only happen when taken by mouth and absorbed internally from food and supplements.

Lysine is perfectly safe. It is only a protein fraction. Commonly, lysine supplements are taken in doses up to 4000 mg. per day during the outbreak. Some folks also take 500 to 1000 mg. daily to prevent cold sores.

Consuming high lysine foods is the best source of quality lysine. Taking lysine capsules may also be necessary for you to reach the levels you need for effective cold sore lysine treatment.