Treat Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 With These Natural Remedies (Video).

Herpes is one of the most wide spread viruses in the United States.  Between 200,000 and 500,000 people “catch” genital herpes each year, while the number of people getting oral infections is many times higher (drweil para 1).  These numbers are quite shocking and very scary in my opinion. Sadly, their is not just one Herpes virus…they come in three forms. Herpes Simplex 1,  Herpes Simplex 2, and Herpes varicella- zoster.  The Herpes Virus is highly contagious and once you’re infected you end up having it for life. This matter is NO joke! Unless you have been living under a rock…(.which I understand I sometimes live under a rock too)….or you have never gone through a basic health class you know that Herpes Simplex 2 (genital herpes) can be avoided with proper choices and open communication. On the other hand with Herpes Simplex 1 it’s a totally different story…and it’s not a good one.

Herpes Simplex 1 causes mostly cold sores and can be highly contagious. You can get this virus by just sharing your things such as; razors, towels, and eating utensils. With the Herpes Simplex 2 you catch it from having sexual contact with an individual who has the virus. The third form is Herpes varicella- zoster (herpes zoster)  which causes shingles and chicken pox. Herpes can also cause a painful eye disease called ocular keratitis. All forms of Herpes cause blisters that are highly infectious. These blisters can last up to two-four weeks to completly heal when treated properly.   Here are the signs below of the Herpes Virus:

The hallmark of HSV infection is a blister or cluster of blisters that often feels tingly and itchy at first, becoming sore later, eventually crusting over and disappearing. An initial episode of herpes may produce fever, malaise, and enlargement of local lymph nodes; recurrences are usually milder but may begin with a brief period of general malaise. Once you get infected, the virus is with you for life. It lives in nerve cells where the immune system cannot find it, becoming re-activated from time to time. Common triggers of herpes outbreaks are colds and other viral infections, fatigue, sun exposure, physical irritation of the skin, and emotional stress. Some people are bothered by outbreaks once a year or less, while others may get them every few weeks

(drweil para 2).

The Herpes Virus is a very scary thing and shouldn’t be taken lightly.  Since the virus is so easily contagious it should be brought to one’s attention if they are preparing for survival.  Their are a lot of individuals who are into survival and independent living throughout the world especially in this day and age.  It only makes sense to take precautions for the worst that could happen on this planet and that’s an enormous outbreak of individuals catching the Herpes Virus.  I know what you’re probably thinking right now…why do I need to read this?  I will never catch the Herpes Virus! You might not but wouldn’t you like to make sure you don’t! I mean seriously you can actually catch Herpes Simplex 1 from just being a nice individual and sharing your belongings with someone like your razor or towel!  Not everyone is honest or trustworthy on this planet….I just think everyone should take precautions. Anyways, enough with my rant! Check out below for some natural remedies that can help fight off or prevent the Herpes Virus:

Dietary changes: Lysine is an amino acid that seems to inhibit the virus. You can get dietary L-lysine from foods such as yogurt, fish, potatoes and brewer’s yeast. At the same time, you should cut back on foods containing L-arginine, another amino acid that may promote outbreaks. These foods include chocolate, peas, nuts and seeds (drweil).

Very interesting:

You can reduce the frequency and severity of oral herpes attacks by taking L-lysine as a daily supplement (500-1,000 milligrams a day on an empty stomach). Unfortunately, using lysine does not usually work for genital herpes. As an alternative, you can try taking monolaurin, a nontoxic, antiviral supplement made from lauric acid (a fatty acid found in breast milk) and glycerin. It is used to treat infections with all strains of the herpes virus along with other viral infections including measles, and HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. Monolaurin is believed to have the potential to permanently inactivate the fat coated viruses that cause these diseases by fluidizing the lipids (fats) and phospholipids in their envelopes, leading to the disintegration of viral particles (drweil).

Monolaurin is one of the most popular nutrients to assist in combating various viruses. It is believed to work by interacting with the lipids and phospholipids that form the envelope of the virus, causing it to weaken or disintegrate.  Research suggests¹³ that monolaurin exerts some degree of immune support for the following viruses:

• Human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1, HIV+
• Measles virus
• Herpes simplex virus-1
• Herpes simplex virus-2
• Herpes viridae (all)
• Human lymphotropic viruses (type 1)
• Vesicular stomatitis virus
• Visna virus
• Cytomegalovirus
• Epstein-Barr virus
• Influenza virus
• Pneumonovirus
• Sarcoma virus
• Syncytial virus

(wellnessresources).

Also a simple treatment for oral herpes when you have it is to put a drop of ether (diethyl ether) on any active lesions. This promotes crusting and speeds healing. (drweil).

Apply These Natural Remedies Externally

Even if you don’t have the Herpes Virus…Prevention and Preparedness is The Key!

Aloe gel applied to the inflamed area helps kill the herpes virus and relieves inflammation.

St. John’s Wort and Capsaicin cream applied to infected skin relieves pain caused by nerve damage.

Using a green tea bag as a warm compress increases th effectivesness o topical interferon.

Lemon balm (also known as melissa) cream applied to inflamed lips 2-4 times daily helps reduce the time to heal cold sores by roughly half. It also reduces recurrences.

Papain cream applied to the area of redness relieves pain and inflammation.

Herbs to take Internally

Acerola Tablets, with vitamin C USP prevents blister formation.

Astragalus enhances the immune system and acts as an antibiotic.

Bitter melon tablets ( used for 4 weeks then discontinue for 4 weeks) Kills acyclovir- resistant herpes viruses.

That’s funny because I did a story on bitter melon a while back on how I was taking it for it’s weight loss benefits. I stopped taking it though because you’re not supposed to drink anything with caffeine…that means no yerba mate’, cha de bugre, or green tea for me…and that was just going to be to difficult. Then again I’m getting somewhat paranoid about Herpes Simplex 1 so I might just start taking it for it’s virus killing properties. Again…prevention is key my nuggets! This is speaking from somebody who has been wanting to be a raw foodist for the past four months. ;p

Cat’s Claw capsules has immune enhancing properties and acts against viral infections.

Clove oil increases the effectiveness of acyclovir without side effects.

Dendrobium tea is a remedy for mouth and lip sores activated by exposure to the sun.

Licorice tablets kills herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster viruses. You should consume potassium- rich foods such as bananas when taking this herb.

Olive Leaf extract helps cure the growth of viral diseases, including herpes.

Here is a video below talking about monolaurin and the herpes viruses:

Another video below sharing natural remedies to fight off the herpes virus:

Stay groovy and be “clean!”

Sincerely,

Radical Rose

http://radicalrose.wordpress.com

Resources:

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00372/Herpes-Treatment.html

http://www.wellnessresources.com/tips/articles/monolaurin_a_natural_immune_boosting_powerhouse/

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