Kiss me quick

APPARENTLY Galway's lips are not quite as loved up as others across the country. According to a study conducted by A.Vogel herbal remedies, Galway suffered from more outbreaks of the cold sore virus in 2010 than a number of other counties. Galway ranked 12th with more cold sore outbreaks than 14 other counties. Offaly claimed the title for the worst kissers in Ireland with the largest number of infections, closely followed by Dublin and Sligo. A.Vogel Herbal Advisor Nicola Murphy said, 'Galway appears to suffer from a lot of cold sore infections. Unfortunately outbreaks of this painful and unsettling virus also tend to increase at this time of year. 'The virus targets weak immune systems across the country that have been affected by our changeable springtime weather conditions. It can also be brought on by both physical and mental stress, which can further lower your immunity.' Bio-Propolis creates a protective barrier that speeds up the skin's natural healing process and soothes any discomfort caused by those painful blisters. It claims to reduce the healing time of a cold sore by 50 per cent and prevent another unwanted infection.