Get Rid of A Cold Sore With These Powerful Tips

Do you, or a loved one want to get rid of a cold sore?  If so, then you will definitely want to read this article before spending another dime on remedies.

To effectively get rid of a cold sore, you first need to understand this parasite virus.

Cold sores are the result of the process of replication of the herpes simplex viruses - type 1 or 2.  During the creation of new clones of itself, the herpes virus destroys many nerve cells on the surface of your lip or nostril.  Millions of destroyed cells make up the unsightly cold sore ulcer.

Stress, whether mental or physical, is the trigger that causes just the right conditions for the virus to come out of hibernation.   Normally latent, the virus quickly senses this opportunity because it lives in your nerve fibers.

Stress causes changes in your system that will provide the perfect environment for virus replication.  The main changes that we need to address today are alkaline to acid shift, using up B and C vitamins and pulling the immune system sentries to another area of your body.

The body can and will get rid of a cold sore without any help from us.  But who wants to suffer for 3 to 4 weeks, when we do not need to?

You want to get rid of a cold sore as quick as possible and here are a few tricks that will do just that.

1.  GIVE THE VIRUS THE COLD TREATMENT.  Beginning at the first itching sensation until the cold sore actually opens up, the virus is replicating.  Applying ice, or any cold item, will discourage the virus from continuing.  It really works.  Makes the area feel better too.

2.  LYSINE LEAVES A BAD TASTE IN THE VIRUS MOUTH.  Two amino acids that play a big role in cold sores are lysine and arginine.  The virus needs arginine to create new virus.  When you take lysine, it removes a lot of the arginine from the cell, making it impossible for the virus to replicate.  Normal therapeutic dosage is 2 to 4 grams per day.

3.  DESTROY THE EVIL VIRUS.  Keep the cold sore clean and kill tons of virus by applying hydrogen peroxide with a cotton ball or swab.  It may sting and fizz.  It will destroy any virus it touches, and adds a healing dose of oxygen to the wound.  Although alcohol will work, this is a better way to get rid of a cold sore.

4.  COLD SORE VIRUS LOVES ACID.  The virus does very well when the body is in an acid state.  Take a good vitamin and mineral supplement to help your body stay alkaline and discourage cold sores.  Avoid acid foods during a cold sore - vinegar products and tomatoes.

Here are a couple final things that will clarify and help you in your quest to get rid of your cold sore.

Everybody should be taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement every single day.  It really can help prevent cold sores.  It prevents a shortage of the critical B and C vitamins, helping to reduce stress.  It also keeps your body well stocked with alkaline minerals so it does not have to suck calcium from your bones.

Finally, the ice treatment will give excellent results if used BEFORE the damage is done.  Once the sore opens up, ice will slow healing by driving blood away.  Now use warmth to get rid of a cold sore more quickly.

Good luck.  These are just a few of the many powerful tactics proven to get rid of cold sores quickly and safely right now.