Essential minerals and amino acids help prevent cold sores from occurring; build a healthy immune system; and reduce the healing time of existing outbreaks.

Jan 28, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Cold sore sufferers don't have to give in to this embarrassing condition. Understanding how to prevent and treat cold sores will ease discomfort and speed healing.

Jul 17, 2007 - Barb Hacker

People don't have to suffer from painful fever blisters, instead these cold sore prevention tips should be used to prevent cold sore breakouts.

Feb 10, 2010 - Tiffany Brunskole

Help suppress the Herpes Simplex 1 virus with food, herbs and supplements

Nov 7, 2007 - Corinne Lutton

Lysine is an essential amino acid that is needed for growth in children, lean body mass maintenance and is an excellent treatment for cold sores.

Nov 16, 2009 - Graeme Hay

Canker sores, or apthous ulcers, are a common cause of mouth pain. Here are some ways to treat canker sores to reduce the pain and shorten their duration.

Oct 10, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Cold sores are itchy, painful and embarrassing. Pregnant women may try to treat a cold sore with home remedies or may need to consult a doctor for stronger alternatives.

Jan 20, 2010 - Barb Hacker

Find out what causes cold sores, how to get rid of their annoying symptoms, and prevent complications and possible outbreaks of this common viral infection.

May 9, 2012 - Angelica Giron

A look at the best cold sore treatments and medicines and how to prevent cold sores appearing. The article also discusses what causes cold sores.

Sep 23, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

There is no cure for cold sores, but with medical treatment and lifestyle and nutritional changes, it is possible to shorten and even prevent an outbreak.

Jun 26, 2010 - Jennifer Dellerman

Aphthous uclers are painful yet common oral sores with multiple causes. However, there are several effective treatments.

Jul 30, 2010 - Amanda Hardison

Mucositis, often mistaken for canker sores, is a complication of chemotherapy. Here are some ways to treat it.

Apr 20, 2011 - Robert Rister

Small, canker sores cause a big pain. While there is no known cure, there are some things that people can do to ease the hurt and speed-up the healing process.

Sep 9, 2009 - Karri Weathers

While canker sores are benign and do not lead to cancer, they are painful while they last. Proper oral hygiene can decrease the chance of getting one.

Jun 7, 2010 - Harriet Cooper

Gluten in the diet may be linked to aphthous ulcers or canker sores. Learn more about these sores in the mouth or genitalia and a possible relation to celiac disease.

Jan 15, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Though there's no cure for the common cold or the flu, how early you're diagnosed and certain treatments will make all the difference in how quickly you recover.

Oct 9, 2009 - Nancy Weinberg Simon

Cold sores appear frequently when a person's immune system is run down. There are ways to deal with these painful, encrusted blisters and to avoid contaminating others.

Aug 22, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Valued for its therapeutic and culinary properties, Zingiber officinale, or ginger has been used by Asian, Indian and Arabic traditions since ancient times.

Sep 28, 2011 - Holly Sanderson-Welch

There are many hazardous when walking a dog that can result in sore or wounded feet and pads. This is even more appropriate for working and agility dogs.

Apr 7, 2009 - Catherine Roberts