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I know so many people catch cold sores from drinking and eating after people.. how long can the herpes virus live on these surfaces like would I have to take a drink right after someone to catch the virus or could it be minutes later etc.. and also can you catch a cold sore by someone kissing you on the cheek?
What are the causes of cold sores? This article will tell you quickly. You will learn the main reasons for a cold sore. You will quickly identify the causes of cold sores for yourself.
You may have heard of these as causes of cold sores - physical and mental stress, fever, sun and cold weather. They are not the direct causes of cold sores however. We call these cold sore triggers. Folks claim these are causes of cold sores because you often get a cold sore along with them. These triggers cause your body to change and be less resistant to the cold sore virus.
Basically, every cold sore, oral herpes or fever blister ulcer is caused by the herpes simplex virus - type 1 or type 2. It hides in your nerve root cells. If the herpes virus activates it moves to the surface quickly. It then infects the nerve cells and begins replicating - destroying those cells in the process. Since the herpes virus lives in the nervous system, it can sense the slightest changes in your body caused by the cold sore triggers mentioned above.
Here are the three main conditions of your body that will help activate the otherwise dormant cold sore virus. These are the basic causes of cold sores.
1. ACID pH.
The pH balance of your body is a measure of your acidity or alkalinity. This pH scale ranges from 1 to 14 with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid, above 7 is alkaline. Ideal pH for optimum health is 7.4 pH - slightly alkaline.
You usually will not get any cold sore as long as you stay above 7 pH. If your pH drops below 7 you are becoming acid. Oxygen in your cells drop and you are inviting a cold sore outbreak. This is one of the main causes of cold sores.
Stress creates hormone changes that lower your pH balance. By doing this, stress causes cold sores. Colds, flu and frigid weather stress the body - also lowering pH. These are claimed to be causes of cold sores.
Coffee, soda and alcohol lower pH and causes cold sores in many people. Meats like pork and beef will do so also. Most vegetables are alkaline when digested. You must keep your diet in balance to prevent a cold sore event.
Although an acid pH may be the main cause of cold sores, the next two triggers are also causes of cold sores - especially when combined with a low pH.
2. LYSINE AND ARGININE OUT OF BALANCE.
Arginine is the main protein building block for the herpes simplex virus. If arginine is not available, your cells cannot create new herpes virus - and no cold sore will occur. This is true even if you have an acid pH balance.
Your cells have a special area within the cell to store arginine. Lysine is also stored in the same area. If you take in high levels of lysine, your cells will make room for it by getting rid of some arginine.
Lysine will not work for creating new herpes virus. Lysine cannot cause cold sores. Replacing arginine with lysine in your cells will greatly reduce cold sore frequency and duration.
Taking lysine supplements is the most common way folks get enough lysine to prevent cold sores.
3. VITAMINS AND MINERALS.
The power of your immune system - and the strength of your antibodies - is dependant on the nutrients you take in. In particular you need proper quantities of minerals and vitamins. A drop in immune strength makes weak antibodies and causes cold sores. Your best bet for treating and preventing cold sore events is to take in vitamins and minerals from quality food and supplements daily.
Even the American Medical Association agrees that today we do not get optimum quantities of essential vitamins and minerals from food alone. You should also be taking a premium quality multi-vitamin supplement every day.
Look for high amounts of calcium. Calcium is the one key mineral in keeping your body in an alkaline condition.
As you have discovered in this article, the main causes of cold sores are an acid pH, high levels of arginine in your cells and a weak immune system. Stress, mental or physical, causes your body to go into an acid state. Stress also uses up a lot of vitamins and minerals, which weakens your immune system.
There may be many cold sore triggers, and much more you can do, but without a doubt these are the main causes of cold sores in most people.
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Having the HSV virus not only results in cold sores but can also lead to a rash on your body as well. This is another good reason to gain control over the cold sore issue.
It is frustrating to have the herpes cold sore on the lip due to the length it takes to resolve and the fact that the fever blister on the lip is so noticeable. But for some, it gets more complicated. There is a herpes rash that some develop on their bodies,which consist of red lesions with grey or white centers. The technical name for this rash is erythema multiforme minor.
It can also be caused by walking pneumonia or another infection, but the hsv virus (herpes virus) is the main reason people get erythema multiforme minor. For many, the rash is itchy and can make sleep difficult without taking an antihistamine such as benadryl.
The rash symptoms can be mitigated by taking oatmeal baths, using anti-inflammatory herbs and meds as well as aloe vera.
What is important is to stop the cycle of the outbreaks of the hsv virus and l-lysine is very helpful for this. Keeping your immune system strong is important and this includes getting rest, eating well and finding ways to reduce stress in your life.
A system is important in addition to taking l-lysine to control the outbreaks of the herpes cold sore on the lip. This will give you relief from both the fever blister as well as herpes rash that may develop on your body.
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The cold sore virus can be spread through kissing, sharing utensils and other forms of contact.
The herpes cold sore virus is a virus that lies dormant even when you are not having an active cold sore episode. The hsv 1 virus (herpes simplex 1) can be transmitted to another person at anytime, however it is said by experts to be more contagious during the time of a cold sore eruption when the fever blister goes through the predictable stages of the tingle, sore, scab and healing.
It is important to avoid kissing someone, sharing cups, oral sex and other contact where the virus may be passed on to another via your saliva or lip. Sometimes we innocently share chapstick or coffee so be conscious of this. Also it’s important to wash your hands often or use a hand sanitizer as you may be touching your cold sore and then having contact with another person which could spread the virus. When we have an active fever blister sore we tend to touch it to measure if it’s going down, bleeding etc. Remember that it is contagious. Also to touch the cold sore will only slow down it’s healing.
Many people have already been exposed to the herpes simplex virus and are not susceptible to contracting it. Not everyone is vulnerable to a lip cold sore. In fact they say the majority of people over fifty have been already exposed to the hsv 1 virus. Depending on the strength of one’s immune system and other factors, an eruption may or may not occur. It’s critical to exercise good hygiene during an active fever blister cold sore breakout to protect others and accelerate your own healing. The scab on the lip may go through a few cycles of healing and re-opening due to the location of the cold sore and it’s exposure to weather, stimulation through eating and activity. This is why it’s important to use a program that will help prevent and quickly heal these fever blister eruptions.
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