How to Stop a Cold Sore Before It Starts

Cold sores can occur inside someone's mouth and on his lips, when an outbreak happens. Cold sores happen in an individual only after he has acquired the Herpes type 1 virus. This isn't the same thing as the Herpes type 2 virus that causes genital sores. When an individual gets cold sores, he feels incredibly unattractive. Further, the sores hurt and itch at times. If you are someone who gets cold sores, there are some things you can do to stop them from forming before they start.

Instructions

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  Reduce stress in your life. Cold sore outbreaks, according to some researchers, happen when people experience a high level of stress. If you are prone to cold sore outbreaks, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to avoid activities that cause you to be stressed out.

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  Eat healthy foods. Once an individual acquires the virus that causes cold sores, there's not much that can be done to keep him from getting the sores from time to time. But eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables can reduce how frequently the person gets the sores.

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  Exercise. By keeping your body energized and full of vigor, you reduce stress and you are keeping healthy. This reduces the amount of cold sore outbreaks you have.

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  Do yoga or stretching. By undergoing daily relaxation therapy, you can keep cold sores away.

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  Get plenty of rest. Getting a full night's sleep keeps your body's system vibrant and ready for anything that comes its way. Sleeping for about eight hours each night can prevent cold sores before they start.