Cold Sores (Fever Blisters):

Cold Sores (Fever Blisters):

Cold sores are small and painful fluid-filled blisters

• They appear on:
   o Lips
   o Gums
   o Tongue
   o Throat
   o Chin
• Cold sores are also referred to as fever blisters
Symptoms to look for:
• Reddish gums
• Swollen gums
• Bleeding
• Difficulty in swallowing
Causes:
• Entry of the herpes simplex virus
• The immune system cannot eliminate the herpes virus and hence the condition can keep recurring
Natural home remedy using baking soda:
1. Take some baking soda
2. Add water
3. Mix well to make a paste
4. Apply this paste on the infection
This will help dry up and heal the blisters.
Natural home remedy using black tea bags:
1. Take 1 cup of hot water
2. Put a black tea bag in it for 1-2 min
3. Allow the tea bag to cool
4. Place it on the sores for 5 min
5. Do this 3 times a day
The sores will crust and disappear naturally in 4-5 days.
Tips:
• Rub ice on the infected area to slow down the growth of cold sores
• Include yogurt in the diet as it stimulates the immune system and prevents cold sores