Re: [CH] Not a lovely subject: Cold sores.
Marilyn Reese (plantphreak@hotmail.com)
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:44:59 -0800
No, your mother is wrong. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex
virus. They will occur when your immune system is under stress, like when
you have a cold. (Hence the name, cold sore.) Since it's been proven that
eating hot stuff is beneficial to your immune system, eat more peppers!
Marilyn
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Barringer" <mdogdrum@earthlink.net>
To: "Chile-Heads Mailing List" <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 7:58 PM
Subject: [CH] Not a lovely subject: Cold sores.
> Now I know I have posted in awhile, and the subject matter here is not a
> very pleasant one, but I need to ask you all a question.
>
> I get a cold sore maybe once every winter on average. I have had one for
> about a week now, but it is healing.
>
> Last night, while watching me each a plate of nachos completely laden with
> "Road To Hell" hot sauce, my mom made the following comment: "Maybe you
> should cut back on eating all that hot stuff because the acid will not
help
> the cold sore on your lip."
>
> Is my mom's comment true? Should I cut back, at least until the thing
heals
> completely? Any observations are greatly appreciated.
>
>