| What is herpes exactly? Before we can give | | | | sores have potential of spreading the infection to |
| consideration to the question whether there are any | | | | other areas including eyes. |
| real cures for Herpes, we first have to establish | | | | Home remedies- Home remedies are both effective |
| exactly what the condition is. Herpes simplex also | | | | and in expensive treatment options for Herpes |
| commonly referred to as cold sores or blisters is a | | | | infection symptoms. Baking Powder will assist faster |
| viral infection caused by type one Herpes virus. The | | | | healing by drying the blister out and also reduce |
| infection starts as a group of small red bumps which | | | | ruptures which cause the spread of infection to other |
| become inflamed and painful until they reach the | | | | areas. Carrot extract dabbed onto the affected area |
| stage of blistering. Many people never fully develop | | | | will reduce discomfort instantly and speed along |
| the infection but are carriers of the disease. | | | | healing. |
| At first sight, the virus may appear cleared-up on | | | | Herbal remedies- Aloe Vera is most probably the |
| surface of the skin, this can be attributed to the | | | | number one herbal remedy for effective and |
| immune system fighting and winning the battle | | | | inexpensive treatment of the painful and often |
| against the infection. However below the surface the | | | | embarrassing problem. Aloe will sooth away pain and |
| virus may still be hiding in nerves endings at the base | | | | dry out blisters. Echinacea is another great herbal |
| of your spine, which will ead to recurring break-outs | | | | remedy to treat the infection as well as to boost |
| on a regular basis. This means no matter how hard | | | | immunity reducing outbreaks significantly. Prunella |
| you try, once the virus has entered your body you | | | | Vulgaris also known as Woundwort, Licorice and |
| will never get rid of it and unfortunately there are no | | | | Hyssop herbs all have magnificent anti-viral, |
| long-term cures for herpes, only effective | | | | anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which stop |
| treatments for symptoms associated with disease. | | | | outbreaks their tracks. |
| Symptoms- Symptoms of Herpes include but are not | | | | Therapeutic oils- Therapeutic oils such as Clove or |
| limited to a burning or tingling sensation on, inside or | | | | Peppermint Oil and Lemon Balm are fantastic |
| around the lip area, fever, enlarged lymph nodes and | | | | treatment options significantly reducing recovery time |
| other flu-like symptoms. Within a couple of hours | | | | as well as infection recurrences. Please use the oil |
| small red bumps will start to develop which will turn | | | | only in manner directed or prescribed by your |
| into blisters within a day or two from appearance of | | | | physician. |
| first symptoms. | | | | Seek medical advice- It is recommended that you |
| Triggers- A couple of external factors have been | | | | seek medical attention as soon as the symptoms of |
| identified as sure-fire outbreak triggers including | | | | Herpes appear, before initiation of treatment including |
| stress, low immunity, nutritional deficiencies, insomnia, | | | | home and natural remedies or should a current |
| alcohol and spicy foods. | | | | infection worsen. Your doctor will take into |
| Areas affected- The lip, nose and inner mouth areas | | | | consideration your medical history, current health |
| are commonly affected by Herpes Simplex virus. | | | | status as well as any allergies before recommending |
| However any area which accidentally comes into | | | | suitable treatment option. |
| contact with watery fluid secreted by blisters or | | | | |