Cold sore

[Raw Angel Mom]

Even with 2 years raw food, i still get those. They aren't as bad as before. Sometime, they start but will end the same day. This time, it did get through. I used silver and it helped to neutralized.

Now, i would like to get this out of my system for good. How do you get rid of this virus.

Thank you

[spicyfull]

I often get them but they are getting Farther apart now, I can't remember when I last had one. I used to Bite HARD on the center when it first started and that seemed to make it less severe.

[Inca_faerie]

The amino acid Lysine is a great cold sore remedy. Most health food stores carry it in capsule form. Try 3000 mg's per day. I think there are also topical lysine cold sore treatments.

[Colorawdo girl]

So many things to investigate around virus. Raw will cause this to leave eventually. It might be deep and take time. I look at herbal and such to rid virus.

[RawKnitster]

I did some checking on lysine and decided against taking it everyday. I was going to get some and take it at the first tingle of a sore. Thanks for reminding me. :)

Is getting rid of a herpes virus possible? Having a immune system that will keep the virus dormant is more likely.

Like many people, I have dealt with cold sores since puberty. It is so frustating. This past year on raw I've been getting them more frequently. I like to think the virus is making a last stand. Sort of a detox thing. Even though they are frequent, they are smaller.

I did find a truly amazing remedy. At the first sign of a cold sore I plaster on a bee product. "Really Raw Honey - Cappings" It is a mixture of Honeycomb, Pollen, Honey, and Propolis. I also eat a spoonful. The first cold sore I tried this with was just a tingle. I caught it early and only got one tiny blister from it. The second time I wasn't so lucky. A few blisters had already formed before I noticed, but the application stopped it right there. The bad news is having the honey mixture plastered on makes it looks like it is already a big nasty cold sore, but it is the best tasting medicine in the world. :)

For the past week or so I've been drinking nettle and/or horsetail tea everyday. Horsetail is supposed to be nature's scapel. I'd love to hear about any other herbs that might be beneficial.

[Raw Angel Mom]

Thank you for sharing.

RawKnister, did you notice that yours come up when your stress level goes up. I find mind comes in change of season and also when i deal with stress. I didn't notice also, they have came up more often since raw but not as intense.

I am going to try your suggestion!

Sometime, they do burst as this last one that is almost healed now, but in the mid time, i will be waiting for the magic cure.

[seRAWnity]

My husband gets cold sores every winter, he's just starting raw so we'll see what happens in the future...

BUT.. I mixed him up a little jar of coconut oil with some tea tree oil... he puts this on when he feels one coming and they never develop...

maybe that could give you some relief :)

[RawKnitster]

Thank you for sharing.

RawKnister, did you notice that yours come up when your stress level goes up. I find mind comes in change of season and also when i deal with stress. I didn't notice also, they have came up more often since raw but not as intense.



I have not noticed, but I will consider that next time. Stress level can effect the immune system so it makes sense. It does seem that stomach issues are in the mix, too. Last time I had eaten a lot of pineapple and my stomach was feeling out of balance. I'm going to note what I've been eating next time one pops up.

[RawKnitster]

My husband gets cold sores every winter, he's just starting raw so we'll see what happens in the future...

BUT.. I mixed him up a little jar of coconut oil with some tea tree oil... he puts this on when he feels one coming and they never develop...

maybe that could give you some relief :)


That would be a lot more attractive than my honey method. I'll try both. Honey at home and your tree tree/coconut oil remedy when out in public. :)

[sprouts2go]

I get them when my lips get hit by the sun. I have to wear a hat.