Alternative Remedies

Without treatment, a cold sore will usually last 10 to 14 days. Once your sore has scabbed, it should heal rather quickly. You can try a few things, though, to speed the healing time of a...

Colds are caused by viruses, not by getting wet in the rain or catching a chill as mother always claimed. The symptoms of a cold normally include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, chills, stuffy...

Colds are a common illness. They are caused by a viral infection and produce symptoms like sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fatigue and headache. Several herbal therapies might...

Winter may be known as cold and flu season, but a cold can strike at any time of year. When you do catch a cold, you don't want to have to drop everything to make an expensive trip to the doctor,...

The common cold affects millions of people every year, and the symptoms can include headache, sneezing, coldness, and congestion. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find information on natural...

Oral herpes, often known by cold sores, can not be cured once somebody has it. Oral herpes is common, due to the fact it's easily passed between people. Though there are no magic cures, there's...

Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, are a common problem. The herpes virus that causes it can easily be spread, which is how most people catch it. These natural treatments not only help to...

Inhaled allergens, as well as cold weather often cause sinus blockage. Sinus blockage can be very uncomfortable. It can interfere with eating and sleeping. It can also lead to a sinus infection if...

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the body tissues and organs, though it mostly affects the joints. There's no magical cures for rheumatoid arthritis, but there...

Colds usually start relatively mundane: a runny nose or a small cough, perhaps a little fatigue. If left unchecked, however, you could find yourself waking up and feeling completely miserable. The...

Herpes Simplex (also known as cold sores) is a viral disease that is caused by the Herpes virus. It is caused by both Herpes Simplex 1 and Herpes Simplex 2. Oral Herpes, also known as cold sores,...

This natural ointment will help to speed up the healing process of oral herpes (cold sores) and help with the discomfort caused by oral herpes.

Cold Sores are not life threatening, but there is no cure and they are extremely contagious. Avoid getting a cold sore or the herpes virus, by refraining from physical contact with a person who...

Fever blisters are commonly known as cold sores. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is highly contagious. Type 1 of this virus causes cold sores, while type 2 causes genital...

Muscles aches are common after a tough workout, and can leave you with strong aches that can be treated without creams or aspirin. As a jiu-jitsu, and muay thai practitioner, I had my shares of...

As fall approaches so does cold and flu season. The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory system caused by a virus. The best defense against cold and flu, is a good offense.

The common cold is impossible to escape and, given its nature, cannot effectively be combated using antibiotics. Cold sufferers often have to let the cold run its one- to two-week course and treat...

Cold sores, also called fever blisters, can be quite painful, look terrible, and usually last between a week to 10 days. Caused by the herpes simplex virus, cold sores form when a blister appears...

Cold sores are a direct cause of the herpes simplex virus and are highly contagious. They are small, painful, pus-filled blisters that appear on the lips, gums and the roof of the mouth. You may...

Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are painful sores that often appear around the mouth or lips. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and while there are no cures for cold sores, there...

Garlic has been a staple in people’s diets for thousands of years. People have been using Garlic to relieve all sorts of symptoms and conditions from aches and pains, natural Allergy relief,...

Grapefruit seed extract (known as GSE) is frequently used by practitioners of alternative medicine and nutritionists, because of its healing properties. The grapefruit's pulp and seeds are altered...

Here is a quick way to integrate the power of garlic into your hot tea to make that cold go away fast as can be. If you like the taste of garlic then this one is right up your alley. If not then...

Cold sores are small red blisters often found near the lips and on the face of those infected with the herpes simplex virus. This virus is contagious and can be transmitted when there are no...

A cold sore or fever blister may start out as a tingly or itchy feeling on your lip. This is the best time to begin a natural treatment plan to help the fever blister heal faster.

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Cold sores result from a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus (don't panic--this is a different strain than the one that causes genital herpes). They usually appear as painful...

To fight colds and other minor bugs, it's nice to have some natural remedies that don't require medicine. Visualization is a fun, natural technique that uses the power of the mind-body connection...

Cold sores or fever blisters are a form of herpes simplex type-1 (HSV-1). Cold sores often appear as blisters on the mouth and lips as well as other spots on the face. These blisters are often...

Mix a natural cold remedy that combines garlic, lemon, honey and ginger to reduce bacteria, fever and stuffy noses. Use other natural antibacterial and antifungal ingredients to get rid of colds...

Cold sores are caused from the Herpes Simplex virus. The virus comes in two forms, herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Cold sores are usually caused by HSV-1, but...

I don't recommend this as a permanent way to reduce a fever. This is a quick fix to help reduce a fever when it's over 100 and you need some help so you can make yourself some chicken soup or make...

Lemon balm is derived from a lemon balm plant, which has a pleasant citrus smell and generates delicate white blossoms. In pure forms, it can be used to treat all types of ailments and even...

We would all like to think we will not get a cold, but we all get exposed to them. So, here is a list of a few things you can do once you have the cold.

While there is no cure for the common cold, there are ways to stop an oncoming cold in its tracks, or at least lessen the discomfort and its duration. While you can make a trip to the drug store...

Home remedies can help cure cold sores, such as eliminating caffeine from the diet, eating yogurt, taking a B-complex supplement, including enough calcium and zinc in the diet and using aloe vera...

It has been hypothesized that the flu, and cold enter the body through the ear canal. Once in the inner ear they multiply, and from there have access throughout your body. It is important to begin...

This is how you can prevent a cold or flu without taking drugs or medicine.

Use home cold remedies to treat your symptoms instead of running to the doctor for the sniffles. The suggestions below are safe for adults and children unless otherwise noted and only cost a few...

This is a trick that opera singers use in Europe when they feel a cold coming on. It works because all these ingredients are able to fight the viruses that make up the cold, and it treats many of...

In today's fast-paced world we're all feeling out of sorts,a little...drained.Would you like to know how you can get a very quick and easy (and all natural) energy boost? You dont have to spend...

I know we are all getting hit with the common cold or even the flu this time of the year. Tis the season. Here are some tips to help soothe your common cold symptoms.

A cold or the flu does not have a cure but symptom relief can come ‘naturally’. These very fatiguing ailments come along with a runny nose, congestion, aching, soreness, high fever, and the...

Having a cold is never fun. Cold symptoms cause people to miss work, school, and social functions. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the common cold virus that affects millions of people every...

Cold sores are irritating, can make you self-conscious, and there is no cure. They are very contagious, and one will most likely get cold sores from a herpes virus, also known as the herpes...

Cold Packs are alternate remedie to heal pain,sprained limbs,sore throat and inflammation.An ice pack is made by crushing ice and placed in plastic bag,then wraped in a cloth.

Anyone who has had a cold sore knows what a curse they are. Over 80% of the population is infected with HSV-1, the oral herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. Some people suffer from more...

Eucalyptus is one of the most versatile healing herbs known to man, as it has anti-spasmodic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, eucalyptus...

This home remedy proved great in helping my mom get rid of our head congestion and cold. I've tried it a couple times as an adult too and did not regret it. When you have a cold, it is worth to...

This is a very easy task, getting rid of the odor of onions off from your hands. It's so simple, and works great! Try it to believe it!