Fomentations

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

 There are certain standbys of simple remedies that every person who uses simple remedies for the treatment of common ailments should know. The fomentation is the standard treatment used by all people who apply the simple remedies. A fomentation means simply the application of a compress such as a folded towel which has been squeezed from hot water, or made hot by steaming. The simplest possible use of a fomentation is merely folding a towel to make a square, dipping it in hot water, squeezing it nearly dry and laying it on the chest for a cough or on the abdomen for indigestion. Change the compress every two minutes to keep it hot. The effectiveness of the heat can be greatly increased by simply making every fourth compress a brief (45 seconds) cold compress made by squeezing a bath towel from ice water. Continue the alternation of heat and cold for 10-30 minutes. When the patient begins sweating, put a cold cloth to the forehead and sponge the face every minute or two.

I prefer using the steaming method; however, as it is easier; it does require some rudimentary, but generally available equipment. A large canner which can be purchased from a hardware store is the main item required. Fold the canning rack together and turn it upside down. Put approximately two inches of water in the bottom of the canner, but it should not come up high enough that when the water is boiled it will splash up on the fomentation cloths.

The fomentation cloths may be prepared from thick laundry flannel folded over to three thicknesses, making a pad approximately ¾ to 1 inch in thickness, or, in a pinch, a towel may be folded. A piece of thick wool flannel may also be folded three times with a large Turkish towel folded into the center and fixed together with a quilting stitch so that the towel will not slip: this will make a very functional fomentation pad. Four pads will be needed. Sprinkle the pads with water to dampen the fabric about as one would dampen clothes for ironing. Fold the fomentation pads fairly loosely and stand on end in the canner on top of the rack. Place the lid on the canner and bring to a boil for about twenty minutes before removing the first fomentation pad. A fomentation cover can be made of a piece of synthetic blanket about 30x36 inches wide. Remove the hot, sprinkled, and steamed fomentation pad, open it out on the fomentation cover and quickly fold the fomentation cover over to make a nice pad. This fomentation can be placed on the abdomen, chest, around a thigh, across the back, or used in any way to bring heat to an area. It can be placed over the sinus area to treat sinusitis, or it can be wrapped around the feet of a person who needs a hot foot bath but cannot sit up.

Use the fomentations for pneumonia, bronchitis, coughs, arthritis, colitis, peptic ulcer, systemic diseases such as lupus, infectious mononucleosis, or influenza. It should not be used in tuberculosis or heart attacks. The fomentation is usually used in the following way: apply the fomentation pack to the skin after placing a layer or two of towels to protect the skin from overheating. Cover the entire pack with another towel and then spread a sheet or blanket over the person, depending on room temperature. After about five minutes, change the pack by removing all of the materials, towels, etc., and placing a cold towel on the chest, having first frictioned the skin with the cold towel. After thirty seconds of cold, replace the pack with a fresh hot one that has been wrapped as previously described and the skin protected with a towel as before. Repeat this process for three changes or more if needed, ending with the cold. Dry the area. If the patient is not sweating, he can be simply covered and left for 30 minutes in his bed to “react.” If he is sweating, he should be given either a brief warm shower or a cold mitten friction.

The cold mitten friction is a brisk friction rubbing of the skin with a washcloth wrung from tap or ice water, beginning with one arm, proceeding to the next, both legs, the back, chest, and abdomen.

During the treatment when the patient begins to warm up, place a folded cold washcloth on the forehead, and refresh with cold every one to three minutes. Do not forget this part, as it prevents a sense of languor or dizziness after the fomentation. A hot foot bath or a heating pad wrapped around the feet is a good way to increase the sweating reaction. Keep the person completely covered by a sheet or blanket if there is any draft or sensation of chilling. Since the person may sweat copiously give water by straw during the treatment, or just before and afterward.

BOILING WATER METHOD with towels

a. Fold large bath towels lengthwise and twist as much as possible. Place middle ¾’s into boiling water and let it thoroughly soak.

b. Lift out of water and pull ends hard away from each other to wring out. Untwist by dropping one end.

c. Lay wet towel over dry towel, wrap, place on 1-4 thicknesses of towel on patient.

STEAM METHOD with fomentations or towels

a. Soak in water and wring out 5 towels or fomentations.

b. Place rolled up towels or fomentations on grid in large canner.

c. Boil for 20 minutes (NOT touching water).

d. Lay hot towel or fomentation on dry blanket or towel, wrap, and place on 1-4 thicknesses of towel on patient.

OVEN METHOD with towels or fomentations

a. Soak towels in water and wring out well.

b. Bake in oven at 350°F 20 minutes.

c. Lay hot towels or fomentation on dry blanket or towel, wrap, and place on 1-4 thicknesses of towel on patient.

HYDROCULATOR PADS METHOD

a. Boil 20 minutes.

b. Wrap towel, place on 1-4 thicknesses of towel on patient.

c. Freeze when not in use.

THERMOPHORE METHOD

a. Use purchased electrical moist heating pad as directed.

For more information contact:

• Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
• 30 Uchee Pines Road #75
• Seale, Alabama 36875

Tel. 334-855-4764

www.ucheepines.org

https://www.ucheepines.org/counseling-sheets/fomentations

https://www.ucheepines.org/counseling-sheets/selected-useful-hydrotherapy-procedures

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Do You Want The Flu Shot Or The Flu?

The verdict is out on flu shots. Many medical experts now agree it is more important to protect yourself and your family from the flu vaccine than the flu itself. Let’s take a look at the reasons behind this verdict:

1.) There is a total lack of real evidence that young children even benefit from flu shots. A systematic review of 51 studies involving 260,000 children age 6 to 23 months found no evidence that the flu vaccine is any more effective than a placebo. Also, the shots are only able to protect against certain strains of the virus, which means that if you come into contact with a different strain of virus you will still get the flu.

2.) Medical journals have published thousands of articles revealing that injecting vaccines can actually lead to serious health problems including harmful immunological responses and a host of other infections. This further increases the body’s susceptibility to the diseases that the vaccine was supposed to protect against.

3.) Ever noticed how vaccinated children within days or few weeks develop runny noses, pneumonia, ear infections and bronchiolitis? The reason is the flu virus introduced in their bodies which creates these symptoms. It also indicates immuno-suppression i.e. lowering of the immunity. The flu vaccines actually do not immunize but sensitize the body against the virus.

4.) Its a known fact that Flu vaccines contain strains of the flu virus along with other ingredients. Now think about the impact such a vaccine can have over someone with a suppressed immune system? If you have a disease that is already lowering your body’s ability to fight a virus, taking the flu shot will put your body in danger of getting the full effects of the flu and make you more susceptible to pneumonia and other contagious diseases.

5.) The FLU VACCINES CONTAIN MERCURY, a heavy metal known to be hazardous for human health. The amount of mercury contained in a multi-dose flu shot is much higher than the maximum allowable daily exposure limit. Mercury toxicity can cause memory loss, depression, ADD, oral health problems, digestive imbalances, respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases and many more such serious health ailments.

AND WHAT ABOUT THE ELDERLY? CAN THE FLU VACCINE HELP THEM?

6.) There is mounting evidence that flu shots can cause Alzheimer’s disease. One report shows that people who received the flu vaccine each year for 3 to 5 years had a 10-fold greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease than people who did not have any flu shots. Also with age the immune system weakens, thus lowering your ability to fight off infections. Introducing the flu virus in the bodies of elderly could have dangerous consequences.

CAN WE TRUST THE AUTHORITIES WHO ARE PROMOTING THE WIDE-SPREAD USE OF FLU VACCINES?

7.) The Center for Disease Control appoints a 15-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).  This committee is responsible for deciding who should be vaccinated each year. Almost all the ACIP have a financial interest in immunizations. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY AND MAY HAVE VERY LITTLE TO DO WITH YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING. The very people pushing these vaccines stand to make billions of dollars.  This itself creates a doubt on how effective these flu vaccines really are?

8.) Research shows that over-use of the flu-vaccine and drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza can actually alter flu viruses and cause them to mutate into a more deadly strain. Couple this with drug resistant strains and you have virtually no benefits with much risk.

9.) There is enough evidence that shows that the ingredients present in the flu vaccinations can actually cause serious neurological disorders. In the 1976 swine flu outbreak, many who got the flu shots developed permanent nerve damage. Flu vaccines can contain many harmful materials including detergent, mercury, formaldehyde, and strains of live flu virus. Is this what you want to put in YOUR body?

10.) Trying to guess what strain to vaccinate against each season has proved to be no more effective than a guessing game. This has been very true in recent years with the H1N1 strain. Moreover getting multi-shots will only prove more dangerous as different strains of viruses and harmful ingredients are introduced into your body.

FLU SHOTS ARE INDEED MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU COULD THINK, AND IT IS BEST TO RELY ON NATURAL WAYS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE FLU RATHER THAN GETTING YOURSELF VACCINATED.

Isn’t it interesting that the main stream public health officials never promote the various proven ways to avoid the flu other than through vaccination? How about spending some of the billions of advertising dollars teaching us natural ways to boost our immune systems and avoid the flu without harmful and sometimes deadly vaccinations?

Interesting Articles
https://www.naturalnews.com/047942_flu_shots_medical_fraud_vaccine_quackery.html#ixzz3R7RmiqQX

https://www.naturalnews.com/search.asp?query=flu+shot

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Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are rich source of energy and contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

Flax is a great source of fiber. Most Americans do not get enough fiber in their diet. Each tablespoon of flax contains about 8 grams of fiber. This helps keep the bowels regular. Because of all the fiber, be sure to start slow (say, with a half-teaspoon) and build up. Otherwise, you may experience bloating.

Adding flax seeds into your diet can naturally reduce cholesterol levels.

The soluble fiber content of flax seeds trap fat and cholesterol in the digestive system so that it unable to be absorbed. Soluble fiber also traps bile, which is made from cholesterol in the gallbladder.

The bile is then excreted through the digestive system, forcing the body to make more, using up excess cholesterol in the blood and lowering cholesterol overall.

The seeds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of all important omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids. Regular intake of small portions of flax seeds in the diet help to lower total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood.

 

Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet that is rich in dietary fibers, monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.

Flax are perhaps the most widely available botanical source of n−3 or ω-3. Flax seed oil consists of approximately 55% ALA (α-linolenic acid). One spoonful of flax seed oil provides about 8 g of omega-3 fatty acids. Research studies have suggested that n-3 fatty acids by their virtue of anti-inflammatory action helps to lower the risk of blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes and breast, colon and prostate cancers. Adequate quantities of n-3 oils are required for normal infant development and maturation of nervous system.

The seeds contain lignans, a class of phytoestrogens considered to have antioxidant and cancer preventing properties.

The primary omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseeds—alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA—can be helpful to the cardiovascular system in and of itself. As the building block for other messaging molecules that help prevent excessive inflammation, ALA can help protect the blood vessels from inflammatory damage. Numerous studies have shown the ability of dietary flaxseeds to increase our blood levels of ALA, even when those flaxseeds have been ground and incorporated into baked goods like breads or muffins. When flaxseeds are consumed, two other omega-3 fatty acids have also been shown to increase in the bloodstream, namely, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA). Increases in EPA and DPA also help provide inflammatory protection.

Recipe To Help Reduce Inflammation

1 c. water

3 T. charcoal

3 T. flax seeds

Bring water to boil and add flax seeds and charcoal, stir well, let cook and it will thicken.

Use ¼ " thick on paper towel and then wet it and put on area you want to treat.

Dr. John Clark

 

Flax are an excellent source of vitamin E, especially rich in gamma tocopherol; contain about 20 g per 100 g. vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen free radicals.

The seeds are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Thiamin is an important co-factor for carbohydrates metabolism; helps prevent beri-beri disease. Folates help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus when consumed during pre-conception period and pregnancy.

Flax is rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

Flax or Linseed oil has flavorful nutty aroma and has been used in cooking, and as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines and in pharmaceutical uses.
THEY MUST BE GROUND FRESH WHEN USING THEM

You must grind your flaxseeds just before you are going to use them. Unground, the impermeable coating may make it pass right through you, and you won't absorb any of the benefits. DO NOT buy them already ground as you lose the nutritional value and the ground seeds can go rancid quickly. Pre-ground flaxseed has been exposed to oxygen longer; oxygen causes polyunsaturated fats to break down. (So do heat and light.) Tell-tale sign that this has occurred: an off smell and/or flavor you might call “rancid.” “The seeds need to be in tact (when you purchase them) in order to avoid oxygenation and rancidity. In experiments, golden flax was most suitable when crushed slightly, not cracked or milled- just squeezed enough to break the cell open without damaging the oil cells” (Fantastic Flax by Seigfried Gursche) the book goes on to say that Dr.Paavo Airola, the nations leading nutritionist at the time “warned consumers not to purchase flax meal or ground flax, as the exposed oil in ground flax oxidizes rapidly and goes rancid within days. Heat, light and air all contribute to this process of oxidation. Rancid oils should be avoided as they are toxic and cancer causing.”

You can grind up flaxseeds and put them on a salad, mix them in your dry cereal, on avocados smashed on toast, oatmeal, cream of wheat, in soup, etc. Also, you can incorporate ground flaxseeds into your muffin, cookie, or bread recipes.

Buy golden flax seed. It has way more health benefits than the brown flax seed.

 

HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE?

A good amount to take is 2 T. daily. Be sure the person is not on any blood thinners, as grounded flax seed thins the blood.

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Figs

The fig tree is a member of mulberry family. The health benefits of figs come from the presence of minerals, vitamins and fiber contained in the fruit. Figs contain a wealth of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and chlorine.

A half cup of fresh figs provides as much calcium as ½ cup milk but a single dried fig contains almost as much calcium as an egg.

Whether fresh or dried, figs contain powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in your body and fight disease.

Even the leaves can be eaten and can help a person with diabetes reduce the amount of insulin they take.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIGS

Prevention of Constipation: There are 5 grams of fiber in every three-fig serving. That high concentration of fiber helps promote healthy, regular bowel function and prevents constipation. Fiber works to add bulk and mass to bowel movements, so it not only prevents constipation, but also eliminates diarrhea and unhealthy or irregular bowel movements.

Weight Loss: The fiber in figs also helps to reduce weight and is often recommended for obese people. However, their high calorie count can also result in weight gain, especially when consumed with milk. A few figs are enough to get the recommended amount of nutrients, so don’t overdo it! Remember, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

Lower Cholesterol: Figs contain Pectin, which is a soluble fiber. When fiber moves through the digestive system, it basically mops up excess clumps of cholesterol and carries them to the excretory system to be eliminated from the body. As a soluble fiber, pectin from figs also stimulates healthy bowel movements. Figs can have a laxative effect, as they are one of the most fiber-dense foods available. High amounts of fiber in your diet can benefit your overall health by preventing certain types of abdominal cancer, as well as colon cancer.

Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Dried figs contain phenol, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Furthermore, the leaves of figs have a significant effect on the level of triglycerides in a person’s system. Fig leaves have an inhibitory effect on triglycerides, and makes the overall number of triglycerides drop. Triglycerides are another major factor behind various heart diseases.

Prevention of Colon Cancer: The presence of fiber helps to stimulate the elimination of free radicals and other cancer causing substances, particularly in the colon, since fiber increases the healthy movement of the bowels.

Protection Against Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer: Fiber content in figs have been known to protect against breast cancer, and after menopause, the hormonal balance in women can often fluctuate. The body’s systems are so interconnected that hormones affect the immune system, which is turn affect the ability of antioxidants to fight free radicals. Free radicals are prime factors behind the development of cancer, so figs take care of one extra line of defense by providing its wealth of fiber.

Good For Diabetic Patients: The American Diabetes Association recommends figs as a high fiber treat that helps promote functional control of diabetes. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to regularly take insulin injections. Figs are rich in Potassium, which helps to regulate the amount of sugar which is absorbed into the body after meals. Large amounts of potassium can ensure that blood sugar spikes and falls are much less frequent, so figs can help diabetics live a much more normal life.

Prevention Of Hypertension: People usually take in sodium in the form of salt, but low potassium and high sodium level may lead to hypertension. Figs are high in potassium and low in sodium, so they are a perfect defense against the appearance and effects of hypertension, making figs a relaxing food as well, which can settle the nerves and bring some calmness to your day.

Bronchitis: The natural chemicals in fig leaves make it an ideal component for a tea base. Fig leaf tea has been popularly prescribed for various respiratory conditions like bronchitis, and it is also used as a way to prevent and lessen the symptoms of asthmatic patients.

Venereal Diseases: Figs have been traditionally used in the Indian subcontinent and a few other areas of the world as a calming salve for venereal diseases. Ingestion or topical application both work for relief from sexually transmitted diseases, although further research needs to be done on the exact range of symptoms and diseases which figs positively effect.

Sexual Dysfunction: For centuries, figs have been recommended as a way to correct sexual dysfunction like sterility, endurance, or erectile dysfunction. It has been a major part of mythology and culture, and most of the time, it is referenced as a powerful fertility or sexual supplement. Its actual success as an aphrodisiac is questionable, but the huge amount of valuable vitamins and minerals might result in the sudden boost in energy and stamina that people mistake for a sexual surge. Soak 2-3 figs in plant based milk overnight and eat them in the morning to enhance your sexual abilities.

Strengthens Bones: Figs are rich in calcium, which is one of the most important components in strengthening bones, and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It is also rich in phosphorus, which encourages bone formation and spurs regrowth if there is any damage or degradation to bones.

Urinary Calcium Loss: People that maintain a high-sodium diet may be affected by increased urinary calcium loss. The high potassium content in figs helps to avoid that condition and regulates the content of waste in your urine. It minimizes the calcium you lose, while increasing the amount of uric acid and other harmful toxins which you want to get out of your body.

Prevention of macular degeneration: Vision loss in older people is normally due to macular degeneration. Fruits and figs are particularly good at helping you avoid this very common symptom of aging.

Relief for throat pain: The high mucilage content in figs helps to heal and protect sore throats. The soothing nature of figs and their natural juices can relieve pain and stress on the vocal chords.

Figs are quite useful in treating various respiratory disorders like whooping cough and asthma. They are also effective digestive aids, and they are helpful in treating constipation, indigestion, stomach ache, and various other intestinal conditions. Figs are good for fever, earache, boils, abscesses, venereal diseases and is excellent for the liver. Figs have a high level of alkines, therefore they help to regulate the pH of the body. Figs are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which are antioxidants that prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Figs are known for their soothing and laxative properties, and they are also low in fat and sugar.

Figs are sweet and soft and their paste is often used as a replacement for sugar. Processed figs are used to make pies, pudding, cakes, assorted baked goods, jam, jellies and preserves.

PRECAUTION:  It is possible to have too much of a good thing, and eating too many figs can cause diarrhea. Furthermore, dried figs are high in sugar and can potentially cause tooth decay. Also, there are those who are allergic to figs, or certain chemical components within them, and the resulting allergic reactions can be mild to severe. As always, before making a major change in your behavioral patterns or lifestyle, speak with your doctor or usual medical professional.

Finally, it is best not to consume too many figs in the week or two leading up to a surgery, because it can occasionally cause bleeding in the digestive tract in sensitive individuals.

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Fever Control

In ways we don't often realize, many of our prominent diseases are intimately associated with our exposure to chemicals of various kinds, from kitchen detergents and exhaust fumes, to powerful drugs.

We've become so accustomed to contact with chemicals and drugs that we have idiomatic expressions in our language, such as ‘harmless as an aspirin:’ However, we shouldn't regard any exposure to a chemical not native to the body or the natural environment as being harmless, or to be used safely, without restraint.

ASPIRIN

Aspirin, the trade name for acetylsalicylic acid, should be looked at carefully; since about 10,000 Americans lose their lives each year because of its use, not counting deaths from accidental over dosage in children.

Some 40,000 tons are used worldwide to the tune of $1.6 billion in sales each year, making it the most common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in use. However, approximately five percent of those taking aspirin will have heartburn after a single dose, and stomach bleeding and ulceration may follow in susceptible individuals. This affliction results in most of the deaths from aspirin.

Aspirin can double the time necessary for human blood to clot, increasing the likelihood of hemorrhage, but the most disabling of the adverse reactions by far, is that of asthma. This is often caused by very small amounts of the drug, and may be accompanied by swelling of the larynx, abdominal pain, and shock. In an occasional case, death may occur within minutes, but fortunately, this type of sensitivity occurs in less than 0.2 percent of the general population.

Aspirin overdose is a major cause of death in children up to 6 years of age, accounting for more than 500 deaths each year. Great care should be taken to protect unborn babies from drugs, no matter how mild - including antacids, antihistamines, or any other drug or chemical. This point cannot be emphasized too strongly, as many infants are marked for life because of a small exposure to a chemical the mother took while pregnant. Often the defect in the child is of a biochemical nature, rather than a structural abnormality.

FEVER CONTROL

Fortunately, most fevers can be easily controlled without 

NSAID’s. A hot bath of 105-110° F can easily treat common fevers by sitting in it until the skin is quite red, and profuse sweating occurs. It is important to keep an ice-cold cloth to the forehead after the first five minutes - or from the beginning, if the fever starts out over 101° F.

Take a cup of hot water or hot herb tea when sweating begins, and after 10-20 minutes, when the skin is red and the patient is sweating profusely; finish off by taking a brief spray of cool water over the entire body from the chin downward.

Follow up with a quick friction rubdown with a coarse towel, then wrap up in a bathrobe, jump in bed, and sweat for a full half-hour. After this, take a normal shower to cleanse the skin and relieve the sense of chilliness after sweating, and re-dress. If the treatment has been a good one, a sensation of weakness may develop after a minute or so of standing' because of the transfer of blood from the interior of the body to the exterior. This is normal, and should be followed with a period of rest.

NOTE: This article presents principles designed to promote good health, and is not intended to take the place of personalized professional care. The opinions and ideas expressed are those of the writer. Readers are encouraged to draw their own conclusions about the information presented.

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Fever Blister / Cold Sore

WHAT IS A FEVER BLISTER / COLD SORE?

A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over. The favorite locations are on the lips, chin or cheeks and in the nostrils. Less frequented sites are the gums or roof of the mouth (the palate).
 
Fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. It lies latent (dormant) in the body and is reawakened (reactivated) by factors such as stress, sunburn, or fever from a wide range of infectious diseases including colds. Recurrences are less common after age 35.
 
The virus is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS when fever blisters are present. It is spread by kissing. Children become infected by contact with someone who has a fever blister and then they spread the virus by rubbing their cold sore and touching other children. A person with fever blisters should be careful not to touch the blisters and spread the virus to new sites, such as the eyes or genitals.
 
SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP:
 
Rub ice on the blister for 10 minutes every hour at first site of the fever blister. It should halt the virus from going to the skin.
 
Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil may be used as an effective topical antiviral. Dissolve a bit of tea tree oil in two or three times as much water and apply it intermittently to the area before the cold sore has formed for several hours. This could help prevent the lesion from forming and worsening once it has come up.
 
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Lemon balm has antiviral properties. It should lessen the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
 
First signs of a fever blister, apply juice of Aloe Vera plant. It will start the healing process and not allow the blister to grow.
 
Peppermint oil applied should speed up the healing process.
 
Grapefruit Seed Extract – mix 1 or 2 drops with aloe and apply it to the blister.
 
Black Tea – Steep a tea bag as you would normally, make a cup of tea and apply the bag to the sore. The blister should be gone in a few days.
 
Rhubarb And Sage Cream – It can be as effective as topical acyclovir cream. But the combination is what makes this remedy effective.
 
Table Salt – put some on your finger that is moistened and press it on the sore for a couple of minutes twice a day for 2-3 days.
 
Castor Oil – Rub some on several times a day.
 
Witch Hazel – Put on cotton ball and apply to the fever blister.
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