What causes colds sores and fever blisters (oral herpes)? In this interesting article, you will learn what causes cold sores – the actual triggers you should avoid.
Primarily what causes cold sores in everyone is the herpes simplex virus.
Of all those infected, about a third will never get a cold sore. The virus will stay dormant deep in the root cells of the facial nerves. The other two-thirds of us will get repeated outbreaks.
If the herpes virus decides to replicate, it will move to the surface and enter your cells there. This destructive virus then forces the cells to create new virus particles.
Once the cells are full of new virus, they burst open and the virus spills out. The annihilation of all these cells creates the ulcer-like wound.
The herpes simplex virus is the basic cause of all cold sores. But what activates the virus? What causes cold sores in only 65% of those infected?
Below you will discover the top three triggers responsible for herpes virus activation and replication.
1. YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS IMPAIRED AND UNABLE TO PROTECT YOU.
A vigorous immune response requires strong antibodies. Certain materials must be on hand for your body to build potent antibodies.
Your body needs optimal intake of vitamins and minerals from food and supplementation to create robust antibodies.
If you get cold sores, it indicates weakness in your immunity and antibodies. Fresh, uncooked vegetables will provide the best quality of body-ready nutrients to boost your resistance.
You also would be wise to start taking vitamin supplements every day. This may be all you need to do to heal and prevent cold sore misery. But avoid worthless bargain vitamins.
If you do not buy a high quality vitamin supplement, you will not get good results. You want high vitamin B and C content. These vitamins help reduce stress.
2. TOO MUCH ARGININE, TOO LITTLE LYSINE.
There is much news about arginine and lysine in relation to cold sore herpes activity. They are common amino acids important for good health.
For the cell to create new herpes simplex virus, it must use arginine. Without arginine, herpes virus cannot be created nor will a cold sore happen.
Herpes virus cannot be created with lysine. Your cells store both lysine and arginine but the more you have of one, the less room for the other.
Taking in high amounts of lysine crowds out arginine and helps stop cold sore formation. Eating fish and dairy works well. Most people, however, use lysine capsules for convenience – a powerful cold sore treatment.
3. YOUR pH BALANCE IS TOO ACID.
On the pH scale 7 is neutral. Above 7 is alkaline, below 7 is acid. For optimal health, you want to stay in the alkaline range.
Your body works hard to maintain pH levels around 7.4. When you drop below 6.5, you are inviting illness – and creating the right conditions for another cold sore.
Acid pH means lower oxygen levels and weak resistance to pathogens. Contributing factors that can cause your body to be acid include soda, sugar, white flour and tobacco.
Cold sore activity is highest during the winter months because your body is more apt to become acid. Less outdoor activity, cold dry air and fewer fresh vegetables account for a more acid body.
Eating more green vegetables, particularly cabbage and asparagus, will help keep your pH levels healthy. And most vitamin stores carry alkalizing supplement plans that work well.
There a few other more advanced causes of cold sores I would love to share with you, but I am out of space and time here.
However, the three specific causes you have just read in this article will likely go a long way in determining what causes cold sores for you and how to be cold sore free for life.
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