Take an ice cube and hold it up to the sore for a few minutes at a time two or three times a day. The ice eases the pain of the sore and helps reduce inflammation. A drop or two of this powerful natural oil can help your sore go away within a day or two. Use it the same way you'd use any ointment or salve, applying it a few times a day. You can also combine it with petroleum jelly to make the application last longer. Using a few drops of real (not artificial) vanilla extract each day is said to help heal cold sores. Pour a small amount of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and press it gently to your cold sore for about a minute. Repeat 4 times a day. Green tea contains nutrients and antioxidants that can soothe cold sores and help quicken the pace of healing. Steep a green tea bag in hot water for a few minutes and allow it to cool. Apply the tea bag directly to your cold sore. Leave it for 5-10 minutes. Lysine is an amino acid and is often used to reduce the length of a cold sore outbreak. Lysine can be purchased at drug stores and grocery stores for approximately $5-$7 per 100 tablets. Take 1-3 grams per day of lysine.  You can also increase your intake of lysine through certain foods, such as fish, chicken, eggs and potatoes. Check with your doctor if you have high cholesterol or heart disease. Taking lysine may raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. There are a range of remedies derived from naturally-occurring ingredients that you can try. Search online for “natural remedies for cold sores” to find additional remedies, such as Echinacea, aloe, licorice, peppermint and others.

Summary: Apply some ice. Use tea tree oil. Try a dab of vanilla extract. Place a tea bag on the cold sore. Take lysine tablets. Try other natural remedies.


Find computer speakers with digital optical inputs for the best results with your PS3. Since this method creates a direct connection to the system’s digital signals with no adapters or converters, it will deliver the highest quality sound with little or no latency.  Attach one end of the cable to the digital optical output jack on the back of your PS3. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on your computer speakers for the optimal PlayStation 3 audio experience.

Summary: Know that computer speakers with digital optical inputs are the best method. Connect your PS3 to the video monitor of your choice. Connect the PS3 to the computer using an optical digital cable.


Look online to find schedules for free walking tours. You can also find audio and written self-guided tours online. Tours are great if you want to learn about the bridge's history or want help identifying iconic sights. Extended platforms span across the bridge's 2 central towers. These are the best spots to take photographs, since the pedestrian walkway's narrow lanes don't offer much room to stop. You'll also find engraved plaques with information about the bridge's history and the sights visible from the promenade. Since it's tough to stop in the narrow walking lanes, the towers' extended platforms are perfect spots to rest. Take rest breaks at the 2 towers if you or anyone in your group might have trouble walking over 1 mile (1.6 km) nonstop. If you need to sit, there are benches at the towers and along the route. The bridge spans 1.3 miles (2.1 km), and you might work up an appetite on your hike. There are plenty of restaurant options on both sides, so grab a slice of New York-style pizza, savor a glass of wine, or indulge in an ice cream sundae. Before walking back or heading to the subway, take a tour of City Hall, explore the Financial District, or wander north to Chinatown. Other attractions within walking distance include  Battery Park, the Freedom Tower's observation deck, and the Woolworth Building, which is one of America's architectural treasures. On the Brooklyn side, check out the eclectic Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighborhoods. They're packed with restaurants, shops, street art, and other vibrant attractions. Brooklyn Bridge Park is the perfect spot to lounge and admire the gorgeous bridge you've just crossed. You could also take a spin on the nearby Jane's Carousel or peruse the many nearby art galleries.
Summary: Take a guided tour to learn about the bridge's history. Take photographs at the bridge's towers. Rest at the towers if you're crossing with kids or the elderly. Grab a snack, drinks, or a meal when you reach the other side. Check out lower Manhattan if you walked from Brooklyn. Explore Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo if you came from Manhattan.