Here's why: My name is Gary Townsend, and up until the last 2 years I suffered immensely from nasty, painful, and embarrassing cold-sores (also known as Herpes Simplex Type 1). It was a miserable time. A time where my embarrassing cold sores seemed to rule my life and completely rob me of any possible speck of happiness and all hope of possibly being able to lead any kind of 'normal' life. So believe me when I say. I know what it's like to lie awake at night anxious about your cold sore I know the frustration of taking prescription drugs, and getting little or no relief. I know what it's like to have skin that's always dry, itching, and peeling from the harsh ...