If you are like most people, you may have had some type of cold sore in your life time. If so, you also know how difficult they can be to get rid of. One way that many people rely on to help them get rid of cold sores faster is to apply some home remedies to their routine to banish cold sores.
The proper home remedies can be a very effective way to get rid of cold sores in no time. Many people prefer to use home remedies more than any other type because they are usually cheaper and all natural as well.
One great home remedy to use when suffering from cold sores is to use proper hygiene. You can actually spread the virus to other parts of your body if you aren’t careful.
So you should be certain to wash your hands and your face at least twice a day. Don’t share drinks, or any other food item with others either.
Also, you should be careful what you eat and drink on a daily basis. You should try to avoid caffeine and chocolate. All of your nutrition should include a lot of antioxidants. Fruits are a good choice and green tea is highly recommended to drink daily.
You should put an ice cube directly on your cold sore for at least a minute and repeat this every 30 minutes.
Putting tea bags on cold sores is one of the best home remedies that you are likely to find and this is a great way to help you get rid of the cold sore quickly.
Lemon juice is can help get rid of a cold sore as well but often is neglected because it can a painful remedy as well due to the burning sensation it brings on.
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I treat my cold sores with alcohol swabs from the Chemist or Drug Store. It dries the cold sore out and they usually are gone within 2 or 3 days. It is best to apply the swab when you first notice the tingling stage as this is when the cold sore is starting to grow. It also helps to slow the growth and therefore is not as painful.