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Are you prone to a problem with 'Cold sores'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Skin by taking the free skin quiz:

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON COLD SORES

Cold sores erupt from herpes Simplex I virus, which becomes activated during episodes of stress. A good routine and restorative rest can help with this condition.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Cold sores' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL COLD SORES?

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DIET REMEDIES FOR 'COLD SORES'

Answer some questions about how foods make you feel. Then you'll receive a full food report customized for you.
COMPUTE MY DIET FOR COLD SORES
OR, GET A GENERAL DIET FOR BALANCING COLD SORES

Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Cold sores'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'COLD SORES'

Please check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness routine, and for the proper use of these products.
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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Cold sores', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

FOODS TO FAVOR

MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE

COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna
ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Skin Care & Beauty:
Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Immune System:
Adaptogen

ADAPTOGEN

Herbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.

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Antiviral

ANTIVIRAL

Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Constituents:

Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

COLD SORES IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Cold sores'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA AVOID VATA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE COLD SORES
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PITTA AVOID PITTA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE COLD SORES
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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT

 AVOID HOT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE COLD SORES
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE

 AVOID MOBILE FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE COLD SORES
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Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Mobile' guna.

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

Are you prone to a problem with 'Cold sores'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Skin by taking the free skin quiz:

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Cold sores'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

STDs

Herpes - Genital
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Biocharacteristics of 4,134 People Reporting Cold sores

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Cold sores were less aggravated than 67% of other symptoms. From the 4,134 people who reported Cold sores in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Pitta Sign
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80.5% avg client level
36.0% (1,487) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Vata Sign
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69.8% avg client level
35.5% (1,468) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Astringent
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64.4% avg client level
23.9% (990) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Dry
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64.1% avg client level
28.5% (1,177) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Hot Sign
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55.2% avg client level
23.9% (989) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Difficult
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49.2% avg client level
32.9% (1,362) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Light
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48.8% avg client level
26.8% (1,107) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Sweet
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48.4% avg client level
29.6% (1,224) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Pungent
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47.2% avg client level
22.2% (919) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Sour
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45.6% avg client level
23.6% (975) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Oily
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45.6% avg client level
26.2% (1,082) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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42.1% avg client level
26.3% (1,088) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Bitter
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41.7% avg client level
25.4% (1,052) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Kapha
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40.5% avg client level
31.3% (1,294) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Cold
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38.6% avg client level
23.9% (986) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Heavy
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37.8% avg client level
30.2% (1,248) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Gooey
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37.4% avg client level
21.0% (869) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Toxic
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34.1% avg client level
28.4% (1,173) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution

Risk Factors of Cold sores

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Cold sores. Overall, 11.88% of people surveyed in this research study reported Cold sores.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 11.88%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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223 cases with both
9.5% of cases
20% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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2798 cases with both
11% of cases
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1194 cases with both
6.1% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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2185 cases with both
13.1% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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135 cases with both
10.1% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
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3260 cases with both
12.4% of cases
insignificant difference
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Herpes - Mouth / Facial (3056)
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1951 cases with both
63.8% of cases
440% more often
Skin problems in lips (2842)
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766 cases with both
27% of cases
130% more often
Blisters (609)
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149 cases with both
24.5% of cases
110% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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71 cases with both
24.3% of cases
100% more often
Scabies (211)
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50 cases with both
23.7% of cases
100% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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174 cases with both
21.3% of cases
80% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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340 cases with both
20.5% of cases
70% more often
Painful rash (516)
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104 cases with both
20.2% of cases
70% more often
Sores on tongue (2144)
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427 cases with both
19.9% of cases
70% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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180 cases with both
19.9% of cases
70% more often
Sores inside mouth (4704)
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918 cases with both
19.5% of cases
60% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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28
Small number of cases
cases with both
19.2% of cases
60% more often
Burning / painful urination (1010)
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191 cases with both
18.9% of cases
60% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
18.9% of cases
60% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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50 cases with both
18.7% of cases
60% more often
Yellow bump on eye (535)
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100 cases with both
18.7% of cases
60% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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199 cases with both
18.7% of cases
60% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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52 cases with both
18.6% of cases
60% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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43
Small number of cases
cases with both
18.5% of cases
60% more often
Emphysema (124)
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23
Small number of cases
cases with both
18.5% of cases
60% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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38
Small number of cases
cases with both
18.2% of cases
50% more often
Ringworm (712)
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129 cases with both
18.1% of cases
50% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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295 cases with both
17.9% of cases
50% more often
Convulsions (156)
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28
Small number of cases
cases with both
17.9% of cases
50% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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109 cases with both
17.9% of cases
50% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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248 cases with both
17.6% of cases
50% more often
Food Poisoning (1032)
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182 cases with both
17.6% of cases
50% more often
Cracked skin / fissures (2335)
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409 cases with both
17.5% of cases
50% more often
Lichen planus (206)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
17.5% of cases
50% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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182 cases with both
17.5% of cases
50% more often
Warts (2402)
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417 cases with both
17.4% of cases
50% more often
Flat rash (526)
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91 cases with both
17.3% of cases
50% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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153 cases with both
17.3% of cases
50% more often
Purple/blue lips (658)
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114 cases with both
17.3% of cases
50% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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39
Small number of cases
cases with both
17.2% of cases
40% more often
Interstitial Cystitis (878)
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151 cases with both
17.2% of cases
40% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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79 cases with both
17.1% of cases
40% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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105 cases with both
17% of cases
40% more often
Nasal Polyps (787)
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133 cases with both
16.9% of cases
40% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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540 cases with both
16.9% of cases
40% more often
Dry, chapped lips (12482)
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2104 cases with both
16.9% of cases
40% more often
Cough with mucus / wet cough (3294)
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552 cases with both
16.8% of cases
40% more often
Athlete's foot (2270)
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381 cases with both
16.8% of cases
40% more often
Gray coating tongue (1345)
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225 cases with both
16.7% of cases
40% more often
Seizures (452)
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75 cases with both
16.6% of cases
40% more often
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis (1872)
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311 cases with both
16.6% of cases
40% more often
Hip surgery (410)
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68 cases with both
16.6% of cases
40% more often
Frequent Nose Bleeds (1500)
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249 cases with both
16.6% of cases
40% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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33
Small number of cases
cases with both
16.5% of cases
40% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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194 cases with both
16.5% of cases
40% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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30
Small number of cases
cases with both
16.5% of cases
40% more often
Croup (176)
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29
Small number of cases
cases with both
16.5% of cases
40% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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85 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Many cracks on tongue (1809)
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296 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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374 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Vitiligo / white patches (1152)
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189 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Hives (2397)
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394 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Boils (1160)
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190 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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58 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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117 cases with both
16.4% of cases
40% more often
Sinus Infection (5489)
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897 cases with both
16.3% of cases
40% more often
Elbow pain (2565)
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418 cases with both
16.3% of cases
40% more often
Tooth Infection (1644)
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267 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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625 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush (7286)
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1181 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Bloodshot Eyes (2543)
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411 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Wrinkles on Skin (4279)
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694 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Moths in house (1228)
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199 cases with both
16.2% of cases
40% more often
Sore throat (4943)
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796 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472)
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76 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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401 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Raised & bumpy rash (1605)
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258 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Shingles (1445)
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232 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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503 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Tickle in nose (3451)
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555 cases with both
16.1% of cases
40% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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47
Small number of cases
cases with both
16% of cases
30% more often
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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114 cases with both
16% of cases
30% more often
Corns (2019)
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323 cases with both
16% of cases
30% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
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124 cases with both
15.9% of cases
30% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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378 cases with both
15.9% of cases
30% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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303 cases with both
15.9% of cases
30% more often
Frequent Hiccup (2477)
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392 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Morning Sickness (1146)
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181 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
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356 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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199 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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575 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
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693 cases with both
15.8% of cases
30% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
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849 cases with both
15.7% of cases
30% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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123 cases with both
15.7% of cases
30% more often
Groove in length of stool (1322)
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207 cases with both
15.7% of cases
30% more often
Irregularly shaped nails (3138)
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494 cases with both
15.7% of cases
30% more often
Lump in throat (2115)
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333 cases with both
15.7% of cases
30% more often
Cold aggravates joint pain (5644)
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879 cases with both
15.6% of cases
30% more often
Stuffed nose (can't breathe) (6645)
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1037 cases with both
15.6% of cases
30% more often
Scaly / flaky skin (4627)
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720 cases with both
15.6% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Cold sores

In this research study, people who report Cold sores were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Herpes - Mouth / Facial
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1951 cases with both
+5.8 times more likely
47% of cases
8.06% (3,056 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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199 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
5% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Blisters
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149 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin problems in lips
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766 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
19% of cases
8.23% (2,842 cases)
Painful rash
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104 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1731 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
42% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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76 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1742 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
42% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Purpura
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67 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
Sores inside mouth
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918 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
22% of cases
12.32% (4,704 cases)
Skin growths - other
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105 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
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Non-healing sore / ulcer
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174 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Skin Infection
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109 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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151 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.27% (878 cases)
Liver Sore
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153 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Strep Throat
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340 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Sores on tongue
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427 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.98% (2,144 cases)
Staph infection
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199 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Boils
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190 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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153 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Burning / painful urination
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191 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.1% (1,010 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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1851 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
45% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Seizures
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75 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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114 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
3% of cases
1.88% (658 cases)
Kidney Infection
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295 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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114 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
3% of cases
1.93% (713 cases)
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush
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1181 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
29% of cases
18.78% (7,286 cases)
Vitiligo / white patches
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189 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.24% (1,152 cases)
Hives
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394 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Pancreatitis
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76 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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113 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis
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311 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.23% (1,872 cases)
Chronic Infection
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248 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
6% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Cracked skin / fissures
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409 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.65% (2,335 cases)
Shingles
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232 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
6% of cases
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Food Poisoning
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182 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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114 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Hip surgery
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68 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.36% (410 cases)
Gray teeth
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153 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Warts
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417 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.87% (2,402 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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201 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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85 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Ringworm
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129 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.07% (712 cases)
Frequent Nose Bleeds
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249 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.14% (1,500 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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374 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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669 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
16% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Laryngitis
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180 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.78% (906 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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100 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Tooth Infection
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267 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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115 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (780 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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117 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Irregularly shaped nails
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494 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.4% (3,138 cases)
Corns
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323 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.62% (2,019 cases)
Gum inflammation
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1024 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
25% of cases
17.6% (6,934 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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688 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
17% of cases
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Vomiting
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171 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Dry, chapped lips
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2104 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
51% of cases
35.98% (12,482 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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293 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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560 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Wrinkles on Skin
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694 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
17% of cases
12.07% (4,279 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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993 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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540 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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378 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Celiac Disease
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160 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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449 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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1385 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
34% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Ear pain/infection
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849 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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392 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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182 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Skin Rash
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809 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
20% of cases
14.32% (5,387 cases)
Moths in house
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199 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.59% (1,228 cases)
Athlete's foot
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381 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.47% (2,270 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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946 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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88 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (568 cases)
Goiter
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72 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (482 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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64 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
Skin problems on genitals
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355 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Gray coating tongue
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225 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.61% (1,345 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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562 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Clammy Skin
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395 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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214 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Detergent allergy
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494 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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276 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
5.07% (1,940 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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609 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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166 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Sun damage/burn
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1038 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
25% of cases
18.14% (6,640 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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578 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Anal Spasm
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163 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Pain lower back
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2518 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
61% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Many cracks on tongue
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296 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
5.12% (1,809 cases)
Bloodshot Eyes
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411 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
7.33% (2,543 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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223 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Metallic Taste in Mouth
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570 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.29% (3,927 cases)
Skin cancer
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153 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.94% (1,006 cases)
Chronic Peeling Skin
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194 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.68% (1,173 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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2917 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
71% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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257 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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683 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
17% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Sinus Infection
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897 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
22% of cases
16.29% (5,489 cases)
Ringing ears
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1462 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
25.96% (10,130 cases)
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria
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248 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.46% (1,615 cases)

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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How does 'cold sores' affect your quality of life? What aggravates it? What has helped you? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'cold sores'?

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Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT Albuquerque, NM
2014-11-11
“These symptom pages are more just to give a little information on the disorder, not full out advice. Treating the root cause is complicated but does depend on creating a physical and emotional environment in which you calmly move through times of stress. That's created by a stable routine. One symptomatic remedy is Neem Seed Oil mixed with Turmeric. It will stain your lip though, so do this at night and not in the morning before going out and about. Does this help? Scheduling a consultation is very helpful in creating deep healing in your body. "
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