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Articles categorized as Cold Sores Herpes Simplex 1 Or Hsv 1

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Microbes on the Mind: How the Brain Microbiome Affects Dementia Risk

Researchers plan to find out if infections disrupting the brain microbiome are responsible for the devastation of dementia.

Joe Graedon - July 1, 2024

How Good Is L-lysine Against Cold Sores?

Joe Graedon - February 22, 2024

Do Cold Sores Increase the Risk for Alzheimer Disease?

Terry Graedon - February 11, 2024

Can You Avoid Cold Sores by Taking L-Lysine?

Joe Graedon - June 5, 2023

Did COVID Vaccines Erase Warts?

Joe Graedon - March 20, 2023

Can Antiviral Herpes Drugs Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer Disease?

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Terry Graedon - March 7, 2022

Can You Prevent Alzheimer Disease with L-Lysine?

Data linking herpes virus infections (HSV-1) with a higher risk of dementia offer hope that taking L-lysine might prevent Alzheimer disease.

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Joe Graedon - December 30, 2021

Treating Cold Sores with Home Remedies or Sitavig

There are many home remedies to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). Prescription medicines like Sitavig (acyclovir) also work.

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Terry Graedon - December 13, 2021

What to Do About Cold Sores

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Joe Graedon - November 15, 2021

What Can You Do for Cold Sores?

Treating cold sores at the first hint of a tingle often results in quick healing. One reader combines medications with home remedies.

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Terry Graedon - February 18, 2019

Is Vanilla a Helpful Remedy for Cold Sores?

One reader swears by vanilla to speed healing of cold sores. Others apply ice at the first sign of a fever blister. Do these remedies work for you?

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Terry Graedon - December 10, 2018

Is There a Natural Remedy for Cold Sores?

You might want to try a natural remedy for cold sores to stop an outbreak at the first tingle. Lemon balm, stinging nettle and L-lysine are popular.

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Terry Graedon - November 1, 2018

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Aysa, a new app for your tablet or smart phone, can help you determine what is wrong so you'll know whether you need to see the doctor.

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Terry Graedon - August 27, 2018

Will Stinging Nettle Banish Your Cold Sores?

A British reader discovered that stinging the area of an incipient cold sore repeatedly with nettle prevented the sore from developing.

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Joe Graedon - August 20, 2018

Could an Antiviral Drug Help Control Alzheimer Disease?

Is it possible that viruses like herpes could contribute to Alzheimer's disease? If so, would drugs that speed healing from cold sores or genital herpes help control Alzheimer's disease?

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Terry Graedon - January 1, 2018

How to Stop a Cold Sore with an Herb

Applying an ointment containing an extract of lemon balm at the very first tingle may stop a cold sore from developing.

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Terry Graedon - November 20, 2017

Can You Prevent Cold Sores by Avoiding Cashews?

A reader found that avoiding cashews and other trigger foods helps reduce recurrent cold sores. Taking L-lysine supplements also helps.

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Terry Graedon - October 16, 2017

Licorice Oil Calms the Heat of Fire Ant Stings

Licorice oil applied to cold sores, stings, burns and bites helps ease the pain and speed healing.

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Joe Graedon - September 12, 2016

Valtrex (Valacyclovir) Vanquished 30 Years of Cold Sore Misery

Antiviral drugs revolutionized the treatment of herpes infections whether on the lips or the genitals. Valacyclovir beat out L-lysine against cold sores.

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Terry Graedon - August 8, 2016

The Benefits of Smearing Garlic on Your Lips

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Terry Graedon - July 17, 2016

How Can You Forestall an Ugly Cold Sore?

Readers offer many different home remedies to ward off an ugly cold sore. Which one will work for you, or will you try medication?

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Joe Graedon - June 6, 2016

Will L-lysine for Cold Sores Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s?

Harvard researchers have come up with a novel hypothesis about the cause of Alzheimer's disease. A reader wonders if L-Lysine for cold sores could help?

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The People's Pharmacy - February 22, 2016

L-Lysine Remedy for Cold Sores Scorned By Scientists

Researchers have not been able to find good scientific support for the L-Lysine remedy for cold sores. What is your experience with this amino acid?

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Terry Graedon - December 14, 2015

Sunglasses Rescue Kayaker from Recurring Cold Sores

On an opthalmologist's advice, this reader found that wearing strong sunglasses during outdoor sports could prevent recurring cold sores.

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Joe Graedon - November 23, 2015

Acyclovir Helped to Control Chronic Cold Sores

The prescription cream acyclovir can help prevent recurrent cold sores and speed healing if an outbreak begins.

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Joe Graedon - November 17, 2014

L-Lysine to Prevent Cold Sores

Cold sores have been linked to a greater risk of dementia; L-lysine helps to prevent outbreaks.

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Joe Graedon - July 26, 2009

L-Lysine Works Against Cold Sores

Many people report that the amino acid supplement l-lysine seems helpful in preventing or healing cold sores.

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Joe Graedon - March 8, 2004

Fighting Fever Blisters With and Without Drugs