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I get horrible canker sores and other family members sometimes get cold sores/fever blisters. I was sent for review two products that are both natural and have been clinically tested to provide relief for these common issues. Just as luck would have it though(lucky for my mouth, not for review purposes) neither I or my family had any problems for a few weeks after receiving the samples!  Then the Holidays took massive control and so the review took a while to complete. The cold sore sufferers in our family still haven’t had any cold sores so we haven’t tested the Lip Clear Lysine+ but I had an awful blister form on my gum after Christmas dinner (too much chocolate) and put the Canker Cover to much needed use.

My blister was in a really bad area too. It was near my wisdom tooth between my gum and inner cheek making it so much more miserable to eat or even talk. I applied one Canker Cover patch which goes on like a tablet and in about an hour it had fully gelled.  It was so neat! It went from a little tablet to a complete gel cover over the blister blocking out all liquid etc. It felt so much better! PLUS there is menthol in it and every few minutes or so, I would have the nicest cooling feeling in that area. The next day, my blister was gone and my mouth felt great!
Here’s a little video:

And product  info:
Canker Cover: Canker sores are painful blisters that form on the inside of the mouth, cheeks, and inner lips, as well as on the tongue, affecting 56 million people annually. If left untreated, they can last from seven to 21 days, causing pain each time you eat, drink, chew, or move your mouth. While nobody knows for sure what causes canker sores, possibilities include increased stress, lower immunity, trauma (e.g. cheek bites, irritation from braces, etc.), vitamin B12 or iron deficiencies, hormonal changes or food allergies.

Canker Cover is the only over-the-counter canker sore treatment shown in clinical studies to significantly speed treatment. The pill shaped patch adheres to the sore and forms a gel patch that protects the sore, relieves the pain, and speeds treatment. In two separate clinical studies, Canker Cover was shown to heal most canker sores within 24 hours and to be more effective than benzocaine, the active ingredient in most canker sores products, at eliminating pain. No other canker sore products in the world have shown this result.

Canker Cover is also made from natural ingredients including natural menthol, citrus oil and sea salt, which dissolves over time, offering immediate pain relief upon application while covering and protecting the lesion from bacteria and other irritants (e.g., movement, food, drink, orthodontia/dental appliances, etc.) for eight to 12 hours. Canker Cover provides immediate and long-lasting pain relief by steadily releasing pain-numbing menthol and other ingredients on the sore. In most cases, one patch completely treats a canker sore within 24 hours. Suggested retail price is $9.99 for a box of six patches; available at drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, and online at www.cankercover.com.

Since we haven’t been plagued with any cold sores this go around, I can’t post any personal experience with the Lip Clear Lysine+ but I can give a little product info in case you’d like to try it. If/when the cold sores emerge, I’ll post a full review.

LIP CLEAR Lysine+: Cold sores are painful, unsightly blisters that form on the lips or just outside the mouth as a result of the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1). While many people may carry this virus (it lies dormant in some), upwards of 60 million people get cold sores annually as a result. Cold sores can last for up to two weeks, in some cases, and are very contagious. The virus can be spread through kissing, touching, sharing cups and utensils, towels, etc. Cold sores can be triggered by sunlight, arginine rich foods, fever, illness, stress, food allergies and hormonal changes. In addition to being embarrassing for sufferers, cold sores are often very painful, causing itching, burning and other discomfort.

While there is no cure for HSV1 and the resulting cold sores, the best solution is to heal them as quickly as possible. LIP CLEAR Lysine+ Cold Sore Treatment utilizes the active zinc oxide, as well as lysine – an essential amino acid – and 14 other natural ingredients to help treat cold sores faster; according to a Southern California University of Health Sciences study. It is clinically shown to cut healing time in half, median time to complete cold sore healing was four days, and a remarkable 40% of participants had full cure by end of third day. LIP CLEAR’s unique combination of natural ingredients provides immediate relief from symptomatic burning, itching and tingling upon application. LIP CLEAR Lysine+ is all-natural, has a non-chemical flavor, goes on clear, can be worn under lipstick and doesn’t burn on application. It provides immediate soothing relief of burning and itching.

Suggested retail price is $6.99 for a 7-gram tube; available at drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, and online at www.LipClear.com.

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GIVEAWAY!!!

One lucky reader will receive a sample of EACH! Just leave me a comment telling me YOUR cold/canker ailments or remedies to be entered!
Contest will end January 5, 2010. Winner will be chosen using the random.org widget on our site and emailed directly so be sure to leave a valid email in the email field (not published).

NOTICE: Crystal Martin/Cinnamon Hollow is NOT a Doctor, has NO medical training and holds no responsibility in the outcome of products used by you. Please follow all manufacturers directions, check with your own physician before use and use at your own risk.