First it get red, then that itchy tingly area puffs out! Why me????? Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. In al likelihood, some relative of yours infected you when you were a child by kissing you at a time when his herpes simplex was infectious. The virus scooted right into your mouth and sought a hospitable host cell, probably a nerve cell that would let the virus move right in. The virus then ordered the DNA  in its host cell to make lots more viruses exactly like it. And

Sadly there is no cure, however there are things we can do to get through it more comfortably and maybe even shorten the length of the illness.

Vitamin C – This works in the body as a scavenger, picking up all sorts of trash, including virus trash. It can shorten the length of a cold from seven to maybe 3 days. It may also cut back on coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms. Try taking 500 milligrams 4 times per day. Short term use of such high doses shouldn’t cause any side effects, but you

Painful! But no one knows why some people get them and other don’t. A canker sore should heal within 2 weeks. If the sore lasts a long time or you are unable to eat, speak, or sleep properly, you should see a doctor or a dentist.

There is at least one benefit to getting older, the older you get, the fewer canker sores you’ll get. Meantime, here are some helpful hints for you to try:

Try carbamide peroxide – its a generic form of an over the counter product that combines glycerin and peroxide

These treatments are for minor burns, if clothing is melted into skin, if the burned surface is large, if the pain is severe, just go to the hospital!

You can treat most 1st and 2nd degree burns yourself, 3rd degree burns need medical attention. Here are some ways to gauge how badly you are burned.

First degree burns, like most sunburns and scalds, are red and painful

second degree burns, including severe sunburns or burns caused by brief contact with oven coils, blister, ooze, and are

Some think its easy, some have a hard time, but we all know its a perfect way to feed your child and it has many health benefits for them. So the following are some tips and helps to make breastfeeding your baby easier and more successful.

Position the baby right – sounds easy but its one of the easiest mistakes to make, but the easiest to correct. The baby should face you entirely: head, chest, groin, knees. Grip the baby so the buttocks are in one hand and the head is in the bend of your

We all get them, now what to do about them. This article will talk about how to treat them and some preventative measures we can take.

To prick or not to prick? – It depends on the size of the blister and whether or not you have pain. A small blister with little or no pain, leave it alone. A larger blister or one that has pain should be pricked or sliced. Sterilize with alcohol wipe or the like, the needle or razor blade you will use. Make 1 clean incision and allow the fluid to drain. Do not