My niece has suffered through cold sore outbreaks for most of her life. I’m amazed at how she maintains a great attitude and definitely doesn’t let an outbreak stop her in any way. I’ve used many of the lessons she’s learned and conversations we’ve had to create my 10 Commandments of Cold Sore Outbreaks to live (through your cold sores) by. This is Part II of my two part series. Click here if you missed Part I.

My niece suffers cold sore outbreaks. When she was young, we blamed them on the strawberries she loved to eat. She often comes to me for advice about her outbreaks, to chat about concerns with her self-image and of course to get my style fashion tips. She has inspired me to write the 10 Commandments of Cold Sore Outbreaks. This is Part I of a two part series. Here are the first 5 Commandments to live (through your cold sores) by.

What’s that saying? When life throws you sour lemons, make lemonade? I say fill up your entire glass and enjoy because when you have a cold sore, you don’t have to share a drop of it with anyone! Now how’s that for a silver lining to what is probably not your most favorite occasion, cold sore outbreak time?

Mom has taught you many great lessons in life but even she can’t argue that when it comes to the two weeks you suffer through a cold sore outbreak, it is time to throw some of that etiquette right out the window. You DON’T have to share! Say it with me, I know you’ve been dying to. Mine! Mine! ALL Mine! Oh, that felt good! Almost too good.

It is reassuring to open a magazine and see your favorite beauty product. You feel like you made the right choice. And now Nexcare™ Cold Sore Treatment is showing up alongside your favorite products. It is getting a well deserved buzz in the press.

Redbook, Real Simple and Women’s Health magazines all cited Nexcare™ Cold Sore Treatment in recent articles about health and dealing with cold sores.

Redbook “Have a Healthy December” (December, 2008 issue)
 

Real Simple “Cold Sore Dos and Don’ts (November, 2008 issue)
 

Women’s Health “Lip Service” (November, 2008 issue)
 

If you live in the Midwest like we do, then you know that there is no such thing as winter hibernation. In fact, snow usually means fun times. Don’t get me wrong. Some days are great for vegging out in your jammies (especially if you have a cold sore). But if you have kids, you probably don’t have the luxury of hiding away for two weeks during an outbreak. They want to be entertained and get out and play. This calls for a winter activities director. We’re talking to
YOU. Cold sore or no cold sore, some fun winter break activities for you and your family may be just what you need.