Posts Tagged ‘mouth sores’

Cold sores are misunderstood.  First off, let’s clear this up this whole cold sore misunderstanding. Cold sores are not a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) is not sexually transmitted. Only the Herpes Simplex Virus-2 is sexually transmitted.

So, what triggers cold sores to break out?

Here’s a clue. Have you ever noticed they seem to pop up whenever you have an important date or appearance to make? Well, that’s because stress is a major trigger of cold …

By Bob Condor

Following up on an earlier DHB post on the healing power of medical-grade honey. A 2003 study published in the professional journal Supportive Care in Cancer shows taking spoonfuls of honey before and after radiation can significantly reduce mouth sores common for patients with head or neck cancers.

Notably, pure honey was used but not one that was classified as medical-grade. The study of 40 people might not be definitive, but certainly suggests there is little harm …