Good Habits To Develop When You Suffer From Cold Sores

What are cold sores Cold sore outbreaks are a manifestation of the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) that people carry in their body

. The virus hides in your nerve cells where the immune system cant attack it. After recovery from a primary herpes infection, the virus is not cleared from the body, but rather lies dormant in a non-replicating state within the trigeminal ganglion.

People who suffer from labial herpes are generally infected by the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1), but the Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2), generally associated with genital herpes can also manifest itself on the lips, the noise region or even internally in the mouth, eyes and esophagus.Lifestyle habits to adopt Under the Sun UV radiation appears to reduce the effectiveness of the immune system by slowing the activity and distribution of the cells responsible for triggering immune responses.

If you are going to spend some time under the sun apply a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher and an SPF 30 balm on your lips.Cold wind Cold wind puts a strain on your facial skin and lips and can cause cell damage that can trigger a cold sore outbreak. When you expose yourself to cold temperature, protect your face from direct cold wind.Diet What you eat can have a direct effect on your outbreak frequency.

Here is a short list of food and drinks to avoid: -Nuts (they rich in arginine) -Seeds (rich in arginine too) -Refined sugars -Artificial sweeteners -All soft drinks with phosphoric acid or refined sugar or artificial sweeteners (Actually those 3 conditions apply to 99% of soft drinks, it might be a good idea to quit soft drinks for good! -Go easy on all sorts of vinegars, including by-products like yellow mustard -Alcoholic beverages Open Wounds Treat your open near your lips and nose carefully.

These kinds of trauma can cause cold sore outbreaks. Clean your wounds with a mild antiseptic solution and apply an antibiotic cream on them. Managing emotional and physical stress In todays fast paced world, avoiding both physical and emotional stress can be next to impossible, but stress has a direct effect on your general well being and immune system. Whether its by meditation, mild exercise or yoga, you need to take extra steps to avoid stress, or at the very least, reduce it.

Find whatever works for you, and stick with it. Help groups Reach out to groups and organizations with people having similar problems. Those people can have a tip or two to share with you! Don't be afraid to open upcold sores are very common. You might feel a sense of relief knowing that near 80% of the world population carry the virus, but only 15% to 30% of them suffer from recurrent outbreaks. Once they are infected by the virus, they are infected for life.

by: Maurice Alex

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