Yes, You Can Find a Natural Cure for Herpes
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The herpes simplex virus causes herpes. There are two types of viruses...Type I causes fever blisters or cold sores on the face. Type II usually causes sores in the genital area. 9 Although, herpes can actually occur anywhere on the body, including the fingers, back and face. Herpes is a "contact virus"..it is spread by contact with infected skin. Once you contact herpes, the virus lives in your spine for life,9 however, you can find a natural cure for herpes outbreaks and relief of symptoms. Warning: If have herpes and are pregnant, seek a doctor's care, especially if you are close to birth. Herpes is particularly dangerous to newborns and can be transmitted via birth (genital herpes) or breastfeeding (if sores occur on the breasts). The first step to finding a natural cure for herpes is to keep a diary of outbreaks. Herpes outbreaks are often triggered by certain foods, medications, or stress. If you can find the trigger, you can stop outbreaks. 9 Keep a careful record of any changes which occurred prior to an outbreak (new foods, new stress, medication changes, etc.) If you do experience an outbreak, try one of the following home remedies for herpes. - Ice: Apply ice at the first sign of symptoms. Wrap crushed ice in a thin sheet and apply to the painful area (you can also used frozen peas or corn, if you prefer). 9
- Try drying out the sores, using baking soda, cornstarch or even a hair dryer. 9
- Black Tea: Black tea contains tannic, which is soothing. Apply wet tea bags to sores. 9 Learn more about black tea vs green tea.
- Burrow's solution. Follow package directions to prepare solution and soak cool compresses in this solution. Apply 4-6 times per day. 9
- A hot bath may also help. Try sitting in a hot sitz bath 3-4 times/day. 4,9
- Avoid arginine, this substance is found in chocolate and peanuts. Some believe it may cause herpes outbreaks. 9
- Keep your immune system strong. Try echinacea and burdock root to boost your immune system. Add 1 oz. of each herb to a quart of boiling water. Steep for 4-8 hours, then strain. Drink 4 cups a day during an outbreak, or 1/2 cup 2-4 times/day to prevent future outbreaks. 4 There herbs works together and make an effective home herpes remedy. Learn more about the benefits of echinacea. If you don't want to make your own tea, you can always use Echinacea Tea Bags
 and Burdock Root Tea Bags - Keep the sores clean and don't put any ointments directly on them. Genital sores need lots of air to heal. 4
- Lysine and zinc heal sores and prevent outbreaks. However, too much of either of these is toxic, so consult your doctor about the proper dose. 4 One suggestion is 50 mg of zinc/day to prevent outbreaks. 12 However, another source states that the recommended daily dose of zinc is 15 mg/day and the safe upper limit is 40 mg/day. More than 40 mg/day may cause nausea, vomiting, or dizziness and may interfere with copper absorption. 4
- Probiotics or lactobacillus may be another natural herpes cure. Take 4 Probiotic Formula Caplets
 a day (or follow package directions) and apply plain probiotic yogurt to the sores for a few minutes, then wash off. Repeat this process with raw honey for best results. 12 Learn the benefits of honey. - Relax! I know, easier said than done, but some doctors believe that stress is the number one factor in causing outbreaks. Try relaxation techniques, a local support group and learning all your can about herpes. 4
- Vitamin C is a powerful natural cure for herpes. Take 2000 mg. of Vitamin C a day. 12 Also check out this information from The Vitamin C Foundation. and learn more about Vitamin C foods.
- One source suggests using Natural Vitamin-E Oil
 on the sores,12, however, the use of Vitamin E on the skin is controversial, and may cause an allergic reaction. What does Vitamin E do?
- Make a castor oil compress. Soak a flannel cloth in Castor Oil
 . Place the saturated cloth on your tummy and cover with plastic. Apply a heating pad on top and leave on for 1 hour. Try this once a day for prevention and more frequently during an attack. 13 Also, learn about Treating herpes naturally with Larrea Tridentata Learn about the Research and Science behind the worlds oldest living plant. Discover how you can benefit from this herbal remedy for herpes,psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions. Beneficial for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Bells Palsy and Epstein Barr Syndrome. One of these home remedies for herpes is bound to help you!
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