Cold sores, which are also known as fever blisters, are a common and often troublesome condition caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that always seems to make an appearance at the worst times. Characterized by painful, fluid-filled blisters around the lips and mouth, cold sores can be both physically and emotionally distressing. Fortunately, there […]
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV), commonly known as herpes, is a condition that affects a significant portion of the population. There are two types: HSV-1, which often leads to oral herpes or cold sores, and HSV-2, which is more frequently associated with genital herpes. Despite its prevalence, the stigma surrounding herpes persists, fueled by misconceptions, lack
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‘Antioxidant’ is a term that has been known in the general social consciousness for quite sometime now. Most of us know that when something is an antioxidant, that’s a good thing and that you want more of it. Not as many people know what exactly is an antioxidant and what makes it so good for
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The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks is called the Herpes Simplex virus, or HSV. The vast majority of the world’s population is at least familiar with its most common manifestation, the cold sore. In fact, it is so common that it is estimated that 67% of the world’s population
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One very popular remedy for cold sores and similar viral infections has been Lemon Balm, i.e Melissa officinalis. This is a favorite herb of mine in general because of its many wonderful properties which include effectiveness against HSV (the virus that causes cold sores and herpes) and other viruses. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, calming, antiviral,
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What is Licorice Root? Licorice root, also known by its latin name as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a very popular medicinal herb traditionally used globally for centuries for a variety of conditions: Its breadth of actions and effectiveness have made it an invaluable tool in traditional herbal medicine, and is extensively researched. The most important active
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The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes is called the Herpes Simples virus, or HSV. There are two subtypes – HSV-1, which most often causes cold sores on the face, and HSV-2, which is usually the genital type. HSV infections are so common, that it is estimated the 90% of the
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So many people can relate to the sheer frustration of having a nasty cold sore erupt on your lip at a time when you want it the least. To be honest, cold sores are not wanted ANYTIME, but why do they seem to show up when you’re the most stressed? Talk about bad timing. The
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Researchers all over the world have been increasingly studying the many potentially important therapeutic benefits of polysaccharides. These complex molecules have the ability to interact with different factors in our bodies to exert various effects. Most abundantly found in seaweeds and mushroom, these varied molecules have a lot of actions. Studies have shown their ability
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Marine algae, or seaweed, families are often distinguished from each other very broadly by their colour. There are green algae, brown algae, and red algae. Quite a bit of research has been devoted to these groups because they seem to poses a variety of compounds that have a lot of promise in medicine. It seems
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