Westmeath revealed as Ireland's worst kissers

The results are in, Westmeath has some of the worst kissers in Ireland. Westmeath

suffered from more outbreaks of the cold sore virus in 2010 than most other counties,

according to a new all-Ireland study conducted by A.Vogel herbal remedies.

The study looked at health of the nation's lips, based on the popularity of the cold

sore barrier ointment, Bio-Propolis, a natural anti-septic used to inactivate the cold

sore virus and prevent a secondary infection.

Westmeath ranked 22nd with more outbreaks than 21 other counties. Offaly claimed the

title for 'worst kissers in Ireland' with the largest number of infections, closely

followed by Dublin and Sligo, highlighting their need for more kissable lips. Laois

claimed the title of having Ireland's most luscious lips recording the fewest

outbreaks with Kilkenny and Wexford coming a close second and third.

Commenting on the results, A.Vogel Herbal Adviser Nicola Murphy said Westmeath appears

to suffer from more cold sore infections than most counties. "Unfortunately, outbreaks

of this painful and unsettling virus also tend to increase at this time of year," he

remarked of the results.

"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," she added. "If you

do suffer from cold sores I would definitely recommend Bio-Propolis. It creates a

protective barrier that speeds up the skin's natural healing process and soothes any

discomfort caused by the painful blisters," she added.

The Herbal Advisor said that Bio-Propolis can reduce the healing time of a cold sore

by 50% and prevent you suffering from another unwanted infection.

"It can also help stimulate the rebuilding of collagen, helping Westmeath's lips feel

kissable again in no time," Nicola Murphy concluded.