Genital Herpes Affects over
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the cold sore virus can cause genital herpes if it infects the genital region.
It is important to note that in one study greater than 30% of Male HS-2 cases have been linked to oral genital contact via the cold sore virus / genital contact and remarkably almost 45% female cases have been linked to the cold sore virus.
Over 90% of the world population has herpes in one form or another!
"Primary Infection with HSV 2, occurs through a break in the mucus membranes of the genital area or infected areas through something often as simple as a minor abrason in the skin.
"Initial infection is usually asymptomatic, although there may be minor local vesicular lesions. Loval multiplication ensues, followed by viraemia and systemic infection. There then follows life - long latent infection with periodic reactivation." Dr. Rob Sinnott.
FACT: About 1 in 5 - over the age of 12 are carriers. Genital Herpes can be spread even when there is no active outbreak through what is referred to as
Viral Shedding. It is important to note that transmission may occur even when visible symptoms are not apparent.
FACT: It is reported that as many as 90% of genital herpes carriers are unaware that they have the virus. This is because many people have very mild symptoms or no symptoms at all!
FACT: Between 1978 and 1995 there was a greater than 30% increase in reported HSV-2 infections in the United States alone.
FACT: Statistics predict an average of 600,000 new cases in the United States every year!
FACT 81% of individuals that tested positive for HSV-2 also tested positive for HSV-1, the cold sore virus.
The most common Genital Herpes Symptom may include;small sores, blisters, cuts, pimples, bumps or a rash in clusters around the genital area and anus.
As well, Flu-like symptoms, headache and fever as well as irritability, swollen glands in lymph nodes near groin and loss of appetite are commonly associated with Genital herpes.
Painful urination and a discharge (vaginal or penile) are possible, but uncommon.
We have included for your interest a complete Herpes Resources and Pictures Page. which includes;
Male Herpes Pictures, Female Herpes Pictures as well as numerous other categorized links to related pictures
Many people have outbreaks that heal quickly, cause no pain or occur in an unnoticeable spot. Often prior to an outbreak, patients note tingling, itching or discomfort where the outbreak becomes visible.
Treatment and Cure
As with all herpes infections there is no know Cure for this debilitating virus. Common drugs include Valtrex and Zovirax whose active ingredient is acyclovir and valcyclovir. The main function of these medications is to alter the virus dna in order to stop it from reproducing. However, it has the same effect on all of your DNA, meaning that even your strong or good DNA can be stopped from reproducing. A problem common with immune challenged individuals.
As well, unfortunately these medications act in the later parts of Herpes infections where much of the viral damage is already done.
Genital Herpes Natural remedy
Boosting the bodies own Immune system is in the fore front of any natural remedy. This can be achieved by following a nutritionally dense diet high in Fruits and vegetables including Vitamin E and garlic for their immune enhancing abilities.
As well, you may consider taking fresh Wheatgrass juice of which one ounce is equal in nutrients to 5 lbs of raw vegetables and known for its immune enhancing ability.
It is thought that avoiding sugar, alcohol and caffeine can help to minimize outbreaks as they have a supressing effect on the bodies own natural immune system.
Proper rest and sleep are also invaluable in helping to boost the immune system. Stresses, be it emotional of environment should be avoided at all costs.
It is the goal of any treatment to increase the bodies ability to enhance its own immune system thus supressing but not eliminating the virus which will remain within the host for life.
Interestingly there has been a great deal of research done into the remarkable healing powers of Larrea tridentata a very powerful immune system enhancer.
and at least two of these active ingredients (NDGA and malachi 4)effectively prevent the virus from duplicating itself into more viruses. Larrea naturally helps to enhance the immune system thus effectively combating this virus.
The facts are clear,
Taking Larrea tridentata leaf resin in capsule form prior to or after an episode of genital herpes goes a long way in helping to prevent the viral replication leading to outbreaks.
Larrea - tridentata may be more effective than conventional drugs as it helps to support and build the immune system while effectively limiting the virus. Thus, unlike common drugs which can be immune suppressing and also good DNA suppressing. Larrea tridentata works to enhance your bodies own natural immune system. As well, Larrea tridentata has very powerful antioxidant properties.
Many people find that by taking 1 -2 larrea leaf resin capsules daily that they are able to greatly reduce the number of genital herpes outbreaks or at least minimize the effects and length of the outbreak.
Today it is believed that natural remedies such as Larrea are more effective in dealing with all sorts of Herpes outbreaks than conventional medication, without the negative side effects associated with synthetic drugs.
Additional information about Larrea tridentata and the Herpes Virus can be obtained by visiting our Health Resources page
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