The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for coldsores:

• Lysine tablets 500mg daily as prevention; increase to 3 daily during outbreak
  or
• Vitamin C
  
• Echinacea
  
• Avoid arginine-rich products such as nuts/seeds, beans, dark chocolate and red wine