2012年7月26日星期四
Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus either by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2)
Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus either by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). This well known disease can be described according to the site of infection. Oral herpes is characterized by mouth sores and fever blister around the mouth and facial area, and is the most common. The second most common type of herpes is the genital herpes, described as painful burning itchy blisters around the genitalia. It can also come with fever and flu like symptoms
Herpes can be transferred through direct contact with the blisters; it can also be transmitted with the exchange of body fluids. Lastly, you can acquire it by contact with the skin during the shredding phase of the virus.
Herpes virus is known to reoccur in patients. Oral herpes can reoccur after sunburn and when the immune system is down. Seventy-five percent of genital herpes patients also experience reoccurrence after weeks and months of suffering from the disease. They also say that the effects of the symptoms tend to lessen every reoccurrence; this may be due to the body抯 ability to produce anti herpes antibodies.
The natural ways of treating herpes is mainly through the prevention of the disease. This means providing a boost to the immune system, preventing stress factors and alleviating the effects of the virus during outbreaks.
Echinacea tincture is a natural way of boosting the immune system of people prone to herpes. It抯 taken for a period of three months in dosages of one fourth teaspoons three times a day. To reduce stress, a preparation of natural honey with chamomile does the job instantly. There are many kinds of honey and chamomile teas, it is recommended that you choose a mixture that抯 convenient and within your liking. For outbreak incidents, ointments and salves are used to alleviate pain from the blisters. An astringent, like St. John抯 lemon balm provides a drying effect to blisters, it should diluted with a little water because it can sting.
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