COLD SORES – How to prevent and Heal
Although many people do have the virus, not everyone gets it from sexual contact or kissing. “Most individuals are who contract herpes are first exposed to it as a child,” says Dr. David Kulbersh, MD, Medical Director of STDcheck.com, over email. “Think of all the sharing (and oversharing) tendencies children have — sharing drinks, eating utensils, slobbery kisses for everyone, etc.”
What is a cold sore?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, either HSV-1, which usually causes oral cold sores, or HSV-2, which tends to be genital. Cold sores often get confused with canker sores, but canker sores occur inside the mouth, and they’re crater or ulcer-like sores triggered by stress, not HSV.
How to Heal a cold sore..
Using food as medicine is my best advice. Lysine has been proven to be a great defense for this virus. (This is very easily picked up with a SCIO Biofeedback session) Your first line of defense is always your diet.
Top Foods to Eat to heal a cold sore
Although animal products are the most well-known sources of lysine, you can get plenty of it from vegan or vegetarian sources as well. Many foods that are high in lysine also happen to be staples of a healthy diet that’s rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Meat and Dairy Products High in Lysine
Beef
Yoghurt
Cheese
Butter (not margarine!!)
Milk (preferably raw milk).
Plant-based Sources High in Lysine
Black Beans – Here are some of the top plant-based sources of lysine: This protein-packed little bean is also rich in antioxidants. It packs in about 7 grams of proteins per ½ cup serving, and 523mg of lysine.
Pumpkin Seeds – Tiny but mighty, just ¼ cup provides 8 grams of protein and 360mg of lysine.
Lentils – These quick-cooking superstars are a cinch to add to fresh salads, and play a central role in delicious Indian dishes such as dal. Just ½ cup serving contains about 8 grams of protein and 624mg of lysine.
Tempeh – This cultured soy product contains about 15 grams of protein per ½ cup serving and 754mg of lysine.
How do I know I have this virus?
Bad news: You probably have the virus that causes cold sores. Worse news: It’s incurable. But, as with most things in life, there is a natural solution. In this article we will talk about the best cold sore treatment: lysine.
Even if you have never had a cold sore in your life, you almost certainly know someone who struggles with it and who desperately needs a solution. Imagine the joy on your friend’s face when you give them advice about lysine.
This article was inspired by Metabole Wellness.
The Full and very Brilliant article to read by Dr Charl Du Randt
