10 Things You Need to Know About Herpes

1. Genital herpes is caused by two forms of the herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 or HSV-2.

2. Most oral herpes is caused by HSV-1, and most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.

3. Most people do not show signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection.

4. at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or 20% of U.S. adolescents and adults, have had genital herpes.

5. Genital HSV-2 infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost one out of eight).

6. Both herpes Type 1 and 2 can be transmitted by contact with the sores that the herpes viruses cause, but also between outbreaks (sometimes called OBs) via “shedding” from skin that does not have a sore on it.

7. Herpes transmission frequently occurs from an infected partner who does not have a visible sore, and may not even know that he or she is infected with the virus.

8. Genital OBs of HSV-1 recur less frequently than genital outbreaks caused by HSV-2.

9. First symptoms of genital herpes, they can be quite intense. Subsequent OBs are more mild. Symptoms can include:

10. small area of redness, sometimes with raised bumps or fluid-filled blisters;

Herpes Breakouts

Lysine is considered an essential amino acid, a component of protein that our body cannot make. Many people use it to assist healing of herpes sores. With other supplements, it can also be effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and hypothyroidism.

Lysine can be used topically or taken internally as a free-form amino acid or eaten as natural food sources. Free-form means that the individual amino acid has been isolated from a protein source and is purely a single amino acid. Free-form amino acids are used specifically in righting deficiencies.

High lysine foods include corn, poultry, and avocados. Lysine acts to rebuild muscle and repair tissue. Lysine is also important for calcium uptake in the remodeling and building of bones. It also helps in the formation of collagen, hormones and enzymes.

Use a high quality amino acid, as they have fewer fillers and you get more bang for your buck that way. I use TwinLabs, Solaray, Source Naturals brands in my practice.

One more trick I use in my practice that is quite effective for mouth sores is to recommend that the affected person “speak their truth.” Once they release the emotions they are holding inside of them, the sores usually go away in less than a week.

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