Herbs and Home Remedies for Herpes

When dealing with herpes it can be devastating and embarrassing. But once you learn to manage your herpes, you can live a normal life. Below are some remedies that you can do at home to clear them up faster:

• Drink steam-distilled water
• Eat the following in moderation during outbreaks: almonds, barley, cashews, cereals (grains), chicken, chocolate, corn, dairy products, meat, nuts and seeds, oats, and peanuts. These contain L-arginine, an amino acid that suppresses L-lysine, the amino acid that slows virus growth.
• Do not consume citrus fruits and juices while the virus is active.
• Get plenty of rest. Stress reduction is important as well.
• To ease swelling and pain in the genital area use ice packs. Warm Epsom salts or baking soda baths help itching and pain. After he bath, pat dry gently and keep lesions dry.
• Apply Vitamin E and Vitamin A, alternately, directly on the sores.
• Wear cotton underwear. Practice good genital hygiene - keep clean and dry.
• If you have active lesions, refrain from sex until the sores have completely healed. Do not have intercourse with a person with visible genital herpes lesions of any kind.
• If you are pregnant and know you have genital herpes, tell your health care provider. If an attack occurs late in the pregnancy, your baby may have to be delivered by cesarean section to protect against exposure during birth. If there are no lesions present, the risk to the baby is probably low.

Below are some herbs that can help with out breaks:

• Astragalus or huang qu enhances the immune system and acts as an antibiotic.
• Applying black walnut or goldenseal extract to the affected area may help.
• Cat's claw has immune-enhancing properties and acts against viral infection.
• Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic, it can be taken in capsule or tea form. But do not take it internally on a daily basis for more then a week at a time.
• Licorice root inhibits both the growth and cell-damaging effects of herpes simplex, if using licorice be sure to increase your potassium intake.
• Olive leaf extract appears to help curb the growth of herpes.
• Red marine algae contains antiviral carbohydrates that are effective, both topically and orally for the treatment of herpes.
• Spirulina contains phytonutrients that appear to boost the immune system.
• Tea tree oil is a powerful natural antiseptic, during an outbreak dab it lightly on the affected area several times a day.
• Other herbs that help with herpes treatment include cayenne, echinacea, myrrh, red clover and St. John's wort.

Herdox - Helpful for Herpes Management

Herdox is an all natural, alternative to popular medicines. Herdox can effectively reduce the number of outbreaks in persons coping with HSV. Herdox's potent formula works to enhance immunological functioning; helping to reduce HSV's most troublesome symptoms and reducing the number of outbreaks you have.

Herdox has been created to support this transformation by providing you with a tool that makes your condition only a minor and occasional aggravation. Herdox is your natural means for effective and long-term HSV suppression.

Herdox provides you with a potent blend of clinically proven, all natural ingredients that work to suppress HSV replication. Progressive Health's HSV formula is guaranteed to prevent recurrent outbreaks, without the side effects of commonly prescribed antiviral medicines.

The ingredients in Herdox include:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Zinc
• Selenium
• L-lysine
• Monolaurin
• Lactoferrin
• Garlic Powder
• Lemon Blam Powder
• Olive Leaf Extract
• Propolis Extract

Other remedies and drugs available for herpes:

• Famvir Review
• Never an Outbreak Review
• Viralprin review

To learn more about Herdox and it's ingredients, click here.

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