Introduction:

This is a very common problem and a sister to herpes zostra and chickenpox. It can remain latent in the body for years but stress, other infections, strong sunshine, hormone swings, bad diet, constipation and many other conditions can trigger it off.

Nutritional Advice:

Foods rich in vitamins A, B and C and the mineral zinc must be included in your food programme: Use equal parts of carrot juice and lemon juice with its white pith. Eat whole grain rice with spirulina, chlorella and other algae seaweeds or Superfood and Engevita for B vitamins specifically. These vitamins and minerals will super charge the immune system and also calm and rejuvenate the nervous system which may be significant.

Avoid arginine-rich foods which include wheat products, carob, chocolate, animal gelatine, coconut, oats, peanuts and soya beans.

Avoid coffee, alcohol, sugar, fried foods and hot cooked spices as these will worsen the attack.

The bio-chemical lysine helps and is found in all fruits and vegetables, especially beans and bean sprouts.

Natural Healing:

Get plenty of rest.

Put organic honey on the cold sore when it is not open and weeping, also try aloe vera gel to cool, soothe and heal.

Saunas are helpful and encourage the cold sore to come out, peak and die down.

Herb Quality:

A large proportion of our herbs are grown in English soils, harvested using bio-chemistry analysis and many but not always, processed fresh, which heightens their remedial properties. The majority are grown organically and or sustainably wild-crafted. All manufacturing is carried out using licensed good manufacturing practice.

DO NOT MIX HERBAL MEDICINE AND GP PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR GP OR PRACTIONER