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For those of you who suffer from cold sores (herpes) or fever blisters then you will be familiar with the discomfort and painful blisters that an outbreak brings to you. To find a home remedy for herpes is critical especially when you become aware that an outbreak is imminent by that initial tingle feeling. After that you will feel a small hard spot that and then in a day or 2 a painful, ugly blister will have appeared on your lip or other body surface and be there for a week or more.
The cold sores or herpes on our lip or face are caused by herpes simplex 1 virus and the genital herpes are the result of herpes simplex 2 virus. Remember to not share cups, utensils or kissing with someone infected and this includes all stages of the outbreak.
Below are a number of home remedy for herpes treatments which have been shown to effectively treat the symptoms as well as the length of the outbreak. However if you are already being prescribed with some form of medication by your doctor then talk to him before you try any of these home remedies and even talk to him if you are not on prescribed medication.
Lemon balm is mentioned by herbalists and natural medicine practitioner as having the ability to shorten the cold sore or herpes outbreak length. This can cut down a few days of the agony and embarassment and is worth trying.
Warm Tea Bags - Press a warm tea bag against the blister can help to bring much needed pain relieve to a sufferer. This can help with both the itch and the pain aspects.
Witch hazel is referred to by natural remedy books to alleviate painful symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores. As is well known, witch hazel is also used on pimples and various skin outbreaks so this makes sense.
Taking lysine will help your body to have the proper amino acid ratio as certain protein powders are high in argine and may skimp on the lysine. Peanuts also can make the body out of balance in the correct amino acid ratio.
Asian medicine uses mushrooms including reishi for helping the herpes virus heal faster, the immune system strengthen and preventing the spread of the virus. Reishi can be found in powder as well as capsule forms.
Red grapes are in the headlines and reseratrol is a cream that can be applied directly to the herpes or cold sore area. The cream is made from the red grapes. This is reported to help the virus be suppressed as well as stop future fever blisters from erupting.
On top of home remedies for cold sores and fever blister relief remember to check your diet and be sure your amino acid protein balance is good (or take lysine). By eating a balanced diet you'll sleep better and that too has an effect on health and the immune system.
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