In a word, yes. Cold sores are contagious. And since cold sores are also incredibly common, if you are one of the many who are affected by cold sores, read on to learn...

A study showing that Zinc lozenges can cut the duration of cold symptoms in half was published in the August 2000 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. The randomized, double-blind, placebo study, conducted at the Detroit Medical Center in Michigan and published in Annals of Internal Medicine,...

Recurrent canker sores afflict 20% of us. That means 56 million Americans suffer from these small but painful ulcers. Fortunately - there's help. New research shows that safe, natural remedies are the top defense in the battle with canker sores. What are Canker sores? Canker sores are shallow,...

Treatment Options and Foods to Help Curb Outbreaks The war on herpes has raged for centuries. In the first century A.D., Tiberius, Emperor of Rome, actually banned kissing...

A study published in the Alternative Medicine Review shows that Super Lysine+ topical ointment healed colds sores faster than leading OTC and prescription brands costing 3 to 5 times more. Median healing time was just 4.0 days. Within three days, the formula either completely eliminated or dramatically reduced...

Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, generally occur inside the mouth, on the gums or inside of the cheeks. They are bacterial infections, but are not contagious. Stress, genetics, trauma, medications, hormones, food allergies or other medical problems can trigger canker sores. Untreated, canker sores last 10 -...

Lip Clear Lysine+ Clinical Study From Alternative Medicine Review (V10, No.2, 6/05)Eugene, OR: A study published in Alternative Medicine Review (6/05) shows that LIP CLEARLysine+ topical lyine ointment healed cold sores faster than leading OTC and prescription brands costing 3 to 5 times more. Median healing time was just...

This is the text of a video by dentist Dr. Christopher Kammer on cold sore triggers. Some patients who suffer from cold sores never know when one will suddenly appear. Others are aware of definite triggers foods, illness, or sunlight, for example that may cause a Herpes Simplex Virus 1...