How to prevent cold sores -- As the old saying goes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Although if you can find a really good cold sore treatment it makes life much easier. But once you have contracted the virus that causes cold sores on lips then it is an ailment that you will have to contend with for many years to come. Luckily there are some steps that you can take to help prevent cold sore outbreaks from occurring or at least squelch the cold sore outbreaks the moment you notice signs of them flaring up.
One of the most productive thing you can do as a home remedy for cold sores is to get enough sleep and keep your immune system healthy. The reason cold sores so often occur at the most inopportune times is because the herpes virus is a very opportunistic infection. It has a tendency to rear its ugly head when you're low on sleep, stressed or overwhelmed. Other triggers include fevers, colds and flu's, sunburns, trauma, food allergies, and dental work so avoiding these triggers can help you avoid cold sore outbreaks, and reduce the need for cold sore remedies. Therefore taking steps to avoid these things can go a long way towards preventing cold sore outbreaks in the future in helping you live a healthier happier life.
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