Herpes Treatment

Self-Help Remedies

The following non-specific treatments can help alleviate the pain and discomfort.

SALT BATHS

Used to wash the genital area, can clean, soothe and dry the sores. Use 1 teaspoon of salt in 600 ml of water or a handful in a shallow bath.




HERPES PAIN RELIEVERS

Include simple analgesics such as

Aspirin and paracetamol

Ice can be soothing if applied directly to the sores

Creams with an anaesthetic component

Creams, however, can slow down drying and should therefore be used sparingly and only for pain relief. In addition, topical creams have limited value on moist mucosal surfaces, particularly in women.

LOOSE UNDERCLOTHES

Preferably cotton (not nylon), can help minimize discomfort and allow healing.

For anyone experiencing extreme pain when urinating, the process can be less painful when done in a cool bath. And it is important to remember to drink plenty of fluids as this dilutes the urine.

Bach Flower Remedies may be prescribed to ease the emotional stress of herpes, particularly Rescue Remedy.

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Herpes Treatment

Zovirax® (Acyclovir)

DESCRIPTION

When acyclovir is taken as episodic treatment, it can reduce the severity of outbreaks of genital herpes, shorten their duration, and shorten the time during which the herpes virus is detected on the skin's surface, in a similar way to valacyclovir.



As an episodic treatment, Acyclovir should be taken five times daily. Acyclovir can also be used as a suppressive treatment to help reduce the number of outbreaks. If you take Acyclovir as suppressive treatment, you will need to take tablets two, three or four times a day. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.

EFFICIENCY RATING

You should consult your doctor for further information about antiviral treatment for your particular situation.

SIDE EFFECTS

Common side-effects include:

Nausea

Diarrhoea

Antiviral Therapy: Valtrex

Valtrex® (Valacyclovir)

DESCRIPTION

When used as an episodic treatment, Valacyclovir helps the sores heal faster, shortens the period of pain during the outbreak and cuts down the time during which the virus is detected on genital skin surfaces (virus shedding).



When taken as soon as the first signs of an outbreak are noticed, such as tingling, itching or redness, Valacyclovir may be able to completely prevent the development of painful blisters.

Valacyclovir is taken twice daily when used as an episodic treatment. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.

In many countries, Valacyclovir can be used as a 'suppressive' treatment. Clinical trials have proved it to prevent or delay up to 85% of herpes outbreaks. For suppressive treatment, Valacyclovir is taken once daily, or possibly twice a day if outbreaks are very frequent.

EFFICIENCY RATING

You should consult your doctor for further information about antiviral treatment for your particular situation.

SIDE EFFECTS

Most commonly reported side effects are headache, nausea and abdominal pain.

Serious complications have been reported in some cases where people have had an immune system that is not normal because of advanced HIV disease, or bone marrow or kidney transplant.

Where to Buy Valtrex

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OXYGEN THERAPY

DESCRIPTION

Relies on the principle that if we increase the blood concentration of oxygen its action is extremely potent against pathogens such as viruses and bacterium.

EFFICIENCY RATING

Many reports are received of persons claiming partial to complete success with oxygen therapy.

SIDE EFFECTS

Unfortunately if the blood concentration of oxygen exceeds a certain limit it is dangerous to normal cells, but this should not happen if the directions are followed.


Hydrogen peroxide should not be used as an oxygen source since most sources of hydrogen peroxide are not prepared for internal use and often contain high levels of unacceptable impurities.

More about Oxygen Therapy

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Herpes Treatment

MEDICINAL HERBS

DESCRIPTION

Herbs have been used for their medicinal properties for hundreds of years, on both humans and animals. Each herb works most effectively when chosen specifically for each person and ailment. The active ingredient in most herbs is an alkaloid, a very toxic molecule if taken in considerable excess.

When using herbs it is best for safety and quality purposes to buy standardized extracts, usually dispensed by accredited Herbalists or Naturopaths. You are then guaranteed to get quality/regulated concentrations, that if taken according to directions should cause no harm.

This advice only applies to the very strong and toxic medicinal herbs - not those that are used in the common kitchen to help our immune systems and flavor our foods.

EFFICIENCY RATING

The following have all been shown to have anti-viral properties against Herpes Simplex:

Olive leaf extract

Prunella vulgaris

Cactus opuntia streptacantha

Red marine algae

There are several medicinal herbs that are beneficial in dealing with most viruses:

LAVENDER - widely known for its rapid anti-staphylococcus and streptococcus effects, but is also beneficial against the cold sore/herpes virus.

MYRRH - a plant herb that yields a therapeutic toxic resin renowned for curing severe ulcers, as well as chest and blood infections from viruses and other pathogens.

SAGE - a moderately strong antiseptic that will kill most bacteria and viruses that it comes in contact with.

The following herbs may also be beneficial:

GOLDEN SEAL

FEVERFEW

BURDOCK

HYSSOP

LEMON

PENNYROYAL

ST. JOHN'S WORT

SARSAPARILLA

WINTERGREEN

WORMWOOD

GENTIAN

RED CLOVER

All of these have a greater or lesser affect on pathogens, such as bacterium and viruses, within the human physiology.

SIDE EFFECTS

Medicinal herbs should always be taken as directed, by an experienced practitioner or health care provider. Many herbs have side effects if taken in excess or used incorrectly.

Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm

Herpes Treatment

Famvir® (Famciclovir)

DESCRIPTION

Famciclovir has been shown to reduce the time outbreaks last when used as an episodic treatment, it also decreases the severity of pain with outbreaks and shortens the period during which the virus is detected on genital surfaces, similar to Valacyclovir (Valtrex) and Acyclovir (Zovirax).


Famciclovir is taken three times a day, when it is used as an episodic treatment for the initial genital herpes episode, or two times a day to treat recurrent outbreaks. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.

Famciclovir is approved in some countries for daily use as suppressive therapy (your doctor will be able to advise you if this is the case in your country). When it is used in this way, it has been shown in clinical trials to increase the time between outbreaks. For suppressive therapy, Famciclovir is taken two times every day.

EFFICIENCY RATING

You should consult your doctor for further information about antiviral treatment for your particular situation.

SIDE EFFECTS

Most commonly reported side effects:

Headache

Nausea

Diarrhea

Those individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product, its components, and Denavir® (penciclovir cream) should not use Famvir.

Concurrent use of Famvir with probenecid or other drugs significantly eliminated by active renal tubular secretion may result in increased plasma concentrations of penciclovir. .

If you have impaired kidney function, your doctor will determine if you should use Famvir and the appropriate dose for you.

It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy unless the benefit to the patient clearly exceeds the risk to the fetus.

Dose reduction recommended in patients with renal impairment.

The safety and efficacy of Famvir therapy beyond 1 year of treatment have not been established.

Where to Buy Famvir

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Herpes Treament

Essential Oils

Essential oils produce strong powerful results against skin infections and when used internally purge the blood of most pathogens.

Active ingredients vary from terpenes and sesquiterpenes through to ketones, aldehydes, esters, alcohols, and phenols.


The most commonly used essential oils are:

LAVENDER

BASIL

CALENDULA

LEMON

TEA TREE

CINNAMON

CITRONELLA

CLOVES

EUCALYPTUS

GERANIUM

NIAOULI

OREGANO

PEPPERMINT

THYME

GINGER

PATCHOULI

CEDAR WOOD

MELISSA (Lemon Balm)

CAJEPUT

ROSEMARY

And many others.

SIDE EFFECTS

Essential oils are the refined active ingredients of flowers, leaves and roots of plants, and as such are very strong and can even be toxic when used in large quantities and to excess. As with all topically applied products, always do a skin sensitivity test to first determine if you have any unusual allergy.

EFFICIENCY RATING

Essential oils work very well when used for the right problem. Against the herpes virus there have been many, many reports of successful treatments. It seems to depend on the individual, one oil works well for one person and not so well for the next.

One product that has earned a good reputation in the herpes community is H-Balm. It consists of pure essential oils specially selected and combined for use on herpes outbreaks.

H-Balm adheres to very strict quality standards. It is 100% pure, all natural and CERTIFIED ORGANIC. All extracts and essential oils in H-Balm have been tested to be 100% chemical and pesticide free, no synthetic substances present. H-Balm and H-Balm Daily are a safe, efficient and affordable means of dealing with herpes and cold sore outbreaks.

The manufacturer claims that herpes outbreaks have been permanently eliminated by using H-Balm and H-Balm Daily.

H-Balm and H-Balm Daily are composed of essential oils of Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis) and six separate anti-viral essential oils and plant extracts all medically proven to inactivate the herpes virus.

Where to Buy H-Balm

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Herpes Treatment

DYNAMICLEAR®

DESCRIPTION

Dynamiclear is a popular topical product (applied externally) and is used on active skin lesions.

The use of Dynamiclear can result in:

Rapid healing of the infected area

Smaller, less intense outbreaks

Partial/Complete end to symptoms associated with the herpes simplex virus


Dynamiclear is similar in its molecular structure to an earlier molecule used to purify water and is based around the action of Sulphur and the herb Hypericum (St John's Wort).

The antiseptic and antibacterial qualities of Sulphur have been appreciated for hundreds of years and was successfully used last century to stop infection in soldiers' battle wounds. More recently, Sulphur has been employed as the basic fundamental molecule in modern antibiotics.

It has been shown by demonstration that Dynamiclear will usually kill any herpes virus that it encounters. Immediately after application to the broken blisters mild to strong burning is felt.

This appears to be the Dynamiclear molecule running down the peripheral nerves, killing the virus as it goes. Most users report a rapid drying out of the blister with the area first going black, quickly followed by the forming of a healthy scab.

EFFICIENCY RATING

There is strong evidence to indicate local eradication of the virus. Total eradication of the virus may be related to the duration of the infection and/or the strength of the virus strain acquired.

Dynamiclear treatment used soon after the initial infection by the virus appears to be very successful because the virus has not yet permeated throughout the body.

The company can provide a list of customer testimonials claiming moderate to total success.

SIDE EFFECTS

No noticeable side effects but a sharp to moderate stinging pain on application may be felt. Pain is sometimes strong and feels as if it were running down the nerve, but soon subsides.

Not recommended by manufacturer during first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

As with all treatments, in rare cases an individual may be sensitive. A skin sensitivity test should always be performed to ensure sensitivity is not a problem.


Where to Buy DYNAMICLEAR

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Herpes Treatment

Genital herpes is manageable. Over the years, a number of treatments offering effective relief from symptoms of genital herpes and cold sores have been developed.


According to a survey conducted by the American Social Health Association in 1991, most patients with Herpes try between two and five different therapies.

These include:

Prescription drugs

OTC "cold sore" treatments

Herbal remedies

Vitamins

Nutritional changes

Psychotherapy

And more

ANTIVIRAL THERAPY

The standard, effective and specific treatment for genital herpes is antiviral therapy, which is usually in tablet form.

Antiviral drugs stop HSV from replicating in the body. The treatment only works while you are taking the drug, and cannot prevent future outbreaks once you stop taking it.

Antiviral treatments can:

shorten the duration of a genital herpes outbreak and help speed healing

reduce the number of outbreaks suffered - or prevent them completely

Antiviral medications can be used in two ways:

1. To treat outbreaks as they happen ('episodic' treatment). With episodic treatment, the aim is to shorten the time each outbreak lasts and to relieve symptoms. If you are coping well and your outbreaks are not too frequent, you and your doctor may agree that episodic treatment is the most appropriate option.

2. To prevent or delay recurrent outbreaks ('suppressive' therapy). If your recurrent outbreaks are frequent or severe your doctor may recommend that you take oral antiviral medication every day to help prevent outbreaks happening. Suppressive therapy is taken continuously, e.g. daily, for months or even years.

Oral antiviral medication is only available by prescription.

You should consult your doctor for further information about antiviral treatment for your particular situation.

These medical drugs are usually synthetically made and their usage should be very strictly monitored.

Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm

Herpes Treatment: Home Remedies. Part IV

Home remedies for cold sores: Raw Whole Milk



Applying raw milk has been a well-known home remedy for cold sores for years. Now science has confirmed its potential. Indeed, raw whole milk contains a fat called monocaprin that can kill the virus on contact according to a recent study. So applying milk fat should be better that the milk itself. Whole milk is simple and easy to find. You may already have some in your kitchen as we speak. So why not give it a try next time you feel that nagging itch again.


I hope you'll try some of these great home remedies for cold sores. Don't use them all at once and don't use raw garlic with anything else. But have some fun with them. They can come in handy when it's sunday night and the closest open drugstore is miles away or when you're on vacation and you left your favorite home remedies for cold sores at home.


Source: http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.html

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Herpes Treatment: Home Remedies. Part III

Home remedies for cold sores: Garlic

Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, killing bacteria, fungus, yeast, viruses and parasites. A scientific study has confirmed that garlic can destroy several virus types on contact including herpes type 1 and 2. Herpes simplex-1 causes 80% of all oral herpes.

So garlic could be very useful for cold sores except for the smell. You can use sliced garlic cloves. You may also want to eat it. But more than 2 raw garlic cloves at a time may ruin your stomach and will also give you "a breath to remember".

Even though, it is unclear how garlic supplements act in the body man y people with herpes have stopped several outbreaks by taking high doses of garlic extract. 900 mg of garlic a day is a good start. Garlic is one of the most powerful home remedies for cold sores. But it is not very convenient and can cause nausea and skin burns if taken raw.

Try to use mainly garlic extracts as a cold sore treatment when you feel the first signs of tingling. I prefer Garlinase Fresh because it contains very high levels of the most active garlic ingredient allicin and enzymes. It helps digest garlic easily and reduces bad breath.

Source: http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.html

Herpes Treatment: Home Remedies. Part II

Home remedies for cold sores: Apple cider vinegar


Apple cider vinegar is one of the oldest home remedies for cold sores, herpes and wounds in Europe. But its potential as a treatment extends far beyond herpes and apple cider vinegar is still called a wonder drug by many.

It can be used topically to prevent fever blisters or cold sores from developing. It should not be used pure on open sores because it can sting a lot. Pour a few drops on a cotton ball and apply it on your cold sore or blister. You can also mix it with lemon juice to increase its potential.You may also add a table spoon to your face lotion or toner. It will clear your skin from those horrible blackheads and prevent future cold sores.

I also recommend drinking one or two tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per day in a glass of water at each change of season. It detoxifies and brings a lot of minerals to the body, helps with hair loss, bad teeth, skin disorders and so much more. It is a little acidic so don't drink too much and start slowly with one to two teaspoons per day and increase gradually.

I personally love apple cider vinegar. I hate the taste but I love the results. It's very important that you use unheated preferably non-filtered organic apple cider vinegar if you want to get any valuable results.

Source: http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.html

Herpes Treatment: Home Remedies. Part I

Home remedies for cold sores are very simple to use. Most of their ingredients can be found in the kitchen. Cold sore home treatments are very interesting because they are very inexpensive and easy to use.

Cold sore home remedies effectiveness is not usually scientifically researched or proven. Nevertheless, homemade cold sore remedies tend to have a strong folks’ medicine history and are safe to use. Here is a list of cold sore home treatmens that I find valuable. They are listed in order of interest, lemon being my absolute first choice.

Home remedies for cold sores: Lemon

One of my most favorite home remedies for cold sore is definitely lemon. Lemon has been used to stop fever blisters or cold sores over decades in Europe. You can cut a small slice of lemon and place it either on your cold sore and leave it there as long as you can. Change it as often as possible with a fresh slice.

This home remedy for cold sores should be used as a treatment at the beginning of an outbreak and not on open sores or crusts. This remedy has successfully helped me to abort herpes outbreaks several times.

Whenever I felt a strong itch I placed a slice of lemon just where the fever blister should have appeared and after a few hours the itching stopped and that was it.

It may be a little inconvenient for oral herpes as you don't want to be walking all day with a slice of lemon hanging from your face but it is surely helpful at night and you can use a very thin and discreet piece of lemon. It will still work as long as you change it regularly.

If you're at work and you feel uncomfortable walking around with a slice of lemon on your face all day, you can fill a little perfume spray with lemon juice and spray it several time on your face during the day.

You may also drink a good lemon juice in the morning. It's very good for general health and can give you an extra boost to prevent or treat cold sores. For example, I take up to 4 lemon juices in a glass of water per day when I have a cold and it usually disappears in 24 hours. Try to drink your lemon juice in between meals for best results.

Vitamin C is a great cold sore remedy and disease fighter. If you want to get a lot of vitamin C from your lemon, eat it raw with the white part of the lemon peel left on it. That's where most of the vitamin C of your lemon is stored. Eat it slowly. I admit it is unpleasant but so efficient. It really boosts the immune system.

Source: http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.html

Part II. Cure yourself with Wonder Fruits! Hot Five!

All these fruits deserve not only articles but poems! They are our true friends.

1. Apple


I think everyone knows this old saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That’s true! Probably, apple is the king of the fruits.

Apples are very useful: they help to strengthen a heart, stimulate the work of lungs, and regulate liver. Apples contain many essential vitamins and nutrients: vitamins С, Bi, B2, Вб, Е, К, РР, and natural fruit sugars. Apple is a great source of fiber.

Please don't peel the apple. Remember, apple's peel is very useful! It contains fiber, nutrients and antioxidants, thus helping us to fight diseases.

Two-thirds of the fiber, and many of the antioxidants, are found in apple's peel.

2. Grapefruit

Some scientists believe that grapefruit is the most useful fruit, because even its pits protect us from diseases!

Grapefruit is a great source of fiber and it’s the champion among other fruits containing a fiber. It has more fiber than orange, apple and banana!

It contains also bioflavonoids and vitamin C, a big friend of immune system.

Grapefruit is very good for your heart. It can help to lower the risk of heart disease.

Scientific researches proved that even grapefruit pits are very good for health. Pits contain nutrients with some properties similar to antibiotics characteristics. So these nutrients fight with different bacteris in our body and therefore protect us from diseases.

3. Orange


One writer named oranges as “golden apples of the sun”. He was poetic about these wonderful fruits, wasn’t he?

Of course, orange has high vitamin C content and the natural fiber. One orange contains approximately 50mg of vitamin C; it’s about 2/3 of our daily need. Orange juice is an excellent source of calcium.

It also contains folic acid, beta-carotene, potassium, selenium, antioxidants, and plenty of phytochemicals, the bioactive compounds in plant foods that help nutrients boost the immune system.

Scientific studies say that cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity may be reduced with daily citrus fruit intake. Orange, as other citrus fruits, is high of antioxidants, resulting in the inhibition of tumour growth and the normalising of tumour cells.

4. Avocado


Avocados contain 81 micrograms of the carotenoid lutein, which helps maintain healthy eyes.

Avocado contains nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds.

Avocado is recommended to people suffering from heart diseases and as addition to a calorie-controlled diet.


5. Lemon

Lemon is a great diseases fighter! Everybody knows how it’s helpful when you have a sore throat, flu, a cold, and any virus disease.


A cup of tea with a slice of lemon is not only delicious and wonderful drink but also a great source of vitamins and energy.


Lemon contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Calcium, Phosphorus, flavonoid a compound that contains antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

Take care and be healthy!

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Part I. Wonder Vegetables: the Hot Five!

Our life is impossible without vegetables. We have them in many ways — fresh, tinned, frozen, cooked, juiced or dried.

Scientific researches have proved that people who eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables may have a lower risk of getting different illnesses because they have strong immune system.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is great to getting rid of fatty deposits. Seeds of pumpkin help to slow down aging processes. The seeds contain proteins, highly valuable fat and nucleic acids.

Pumpkin’s pulp helps to boost immune system, to treat kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, to regulate finctions of stomach and intestines. The pulp contains a variety of vitamins, including very useful vitamin A.

Garlic


Garlic contains an active substance that kills bacteria and fungi, reduces cholesterol and fat level in the blood. Other active components of garlic improve circulation of the blood, reduce blood pressure, and slow down aging processes.


Garlic protects against cancer and cardiac diseases. It has a component that helps to fight different infections and viruses including herpes. It is also reported to enhance immune function. But be careful with fresh garlic if you have acute diseases of gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver.

Onion

Onion is a great product to fight different infections and viruses (including herpes), respiratory illnesses, urinary bladder infections, flu etc. Scientists proved that fresh onion protects veins and artetia.

Onion is also reduces cholesterol in the blood. It helps to strengthen immune system. Onion contains vitamins С, В1, В2, provitamin А, flavonoids. But be careful with fresh onion if you have acute diseases of gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver.

Red Beet


Red beet is not only useful and tasteful vegetable. It’s also powerful substance for diseases resistance and blood and kidneys cleansing. Some scientists believe that red beet is the best rejuvenating product among all fruits and vegetables.

Red beet contains folic acid that helps to keep good condition of nervous system and brain. The folic acid is also very useful for pregnant women.

Carrot


Carrot has many useful substanses: provitamin A, vitamins В1, В2,В6,С, Е, К, PP, carotin. It helps to improve vision, skin condition, to fight weakness, anemia, and digestion disfunctions.

The salad from grated carrot and apples is a great meal to boost immune system. You have to add vegetable oil, sour cream or mayonnaise to salads from carrot in order to better assimilation of carotin.

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Healthy Products

Nature is the best doctor. Fruits, vegetables, herbs — all of them contain useful and effective biologically active substances. The right diet is also crucial for healthy life. Natural products contain a whole drugstore of useful substances for humans. As one wise man said, “You are what you eat.” It's true!

So let’s have good products that can make us healthier and therefore happier. We will study different products with purpose to boost our immune system in order to fight different diseases including herpes.

Find out more with Part I, Wonder Vegetables the Hot Five!
To be continued.

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Herpes Treatment with Vitamins

It is autumn now. I like this beautiful season: yellow leaves falling and rustling, gentle melancholic rain, cold and transparent air.

But you know that autumn is a period of catarrhal diseases, chronical diseases exacerbation and thus immune system weakening.

As I’ve mentioned before, 90% of humans are infected with herpes. The herpes virus has an ability to survive for a long time in organism tissues. Some kinds of herpes virus could be present in sensitive ganglia of spinal cord of a person during all his or her life. And the latent infection not necessary will transfer to an active form of disease.

But there are factors that make easy such transfer. These factors include immunity reduce, chronical stress, chronical diseases exacerbation, hypovitaminosis, abnormalities in endocrine glands function, metabolic disturbance, pollution of environment etc.


So we have to protect and stimulate our immune system. Vitamins play an important role here. There are some useful vitamins and agents for persons infected with herpes, such as А, В, Е vitamins, ascorbic acid, rutin. They are very effective in autumn.

Take care and be healthy!

Read more about vitamins and useful healthy products in next posts. To be continued!

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Something about Herpes Treatment

As I’ve mentioned before there is no cure for herpes. But of course today there are many drugs proved their effectiveness. These medicines could reduce he frequency and duration of herpes outbreaks. But I strongly recommend you to visit specialist. Please don’t take medicines without your doctor consultation!

There are also some advices that could be helpful during an outbreak.
First, keep the infected area clean and dry. Use warm shower if you want. Then dry the area with a hair dryer or towel. As a rule, using different creams isn’t helpful and could lead to irritation. Also consider not to wear tight-fitting undergarments.

Importance of Healthy Immune System

Healthy immune system is a very important thing in herpes treatment. So care for your immunity in order to help your organism fighting with different unpleasant diseases including herpes.
In order to strengthen your immune system you have to sleep and rest enough. Try to avoid stress because it has a very negative influence on immunity.

The right diet is also very important. Fruits, vegetables and foods rich in certain fatty acids may support a healthy immune system.

Some herbs are believed to stimulate the immune system, such as echinacea, ginseng, astragalus, sage, garlic, elderberry, shitake and hyssop. Honey is also very useful product.

Lifestyle makes difference, too. If you spend much time outdoors, make physical exercises and after all enjoy life, your immunity will strengthen without any doubts!

In other words, doing all above mentioned, you can shorten and even prevent herpes outbreaks.

Be happy and healthy!

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Herpes. What to do?

Hi! It's my first post to my blog about herpes, herpes treatment, genital herpes, herpes symptoms and what to do with it! It's my own and my friends' experience. To be continued!

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