Compiled by David Shaw for "It's Your Health" What are cold sores? Cold sores are small blisters that form around the mouth that are clear and filled with fluid. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus which lives inside nerve tissue. It is estimated that 80% of...

Treating the common cold, some natural cold remedies and other general cold prevention tips explained by Dr. Chris Kammer for the Quantum Health Video Series The average person gets two or...

Text from the video; Dentist Dr. Christopher Kammer: Preventing Cold Sores According to the Center for Disease Control, 17% of adult Americans test positive for the Virus that causes genital herpes, and fully 80% test positive for Herpes Simplex 1, which causes cold sores. Although 80% of adults test positive...

The purpose of this study was to assess, under field conditions, the efficacy of Buzz Away Extreme formula Mosquito Repellents (pump spray) to protect humans for up to 4 hours post-application against various mosquito species in southern Ontario. This study was conducted by University of Guelph, Dept. of Environmental Biology,...

The use and safety of insect and mosquito repellents, and especially mosquito control, has become an important health concern. Buzz Away Extreme addresses those concerns. This article explains the 'Mosquito Basics', and highlights simple tips to control mosquitoes, and how to avoid being bitten.  Advice is also provided to help...

Lysine lip balm containing sunblock can help keep your lips healthy all year. The summer sun can cause damage to your lips by breaking down collagen and triggering cold sores. Choose a lip balm containing lysine and SPF of at least 15 to get the most protection for your lips.

When it comes to avoiding pesky insects like mosquitos and ticks, a plant-based insect repellent is becoming a popular choice over conventional DEET formulas. This article discusses the health concerns surrounding DEET bug sprays and why natural, DEET-free options are a wiser choice.

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or Herpes Simplex (HSV1), are clear small blisters that form around the mouth and are filled with fluid. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus I, which lives inside nerve tissue. It is estimated that 80% of the population carries the...

Many people who contract a cold sore (also known as a Fever Blister) misdiagnose it as a canker sore. This can happen for many reasons. In some cases, the person does not want to believe they have contracted the herpes virus. In other cases, the person has had canker sores...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know how annoying they can be. Treating them as you deal with them might seem like the only option, but that’s not totally true. Our line of Lip Clear Lysine+ products is used for both treatment and prevention of cold sores. Understanding...