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The virus lies dormant in the body until an outbreak is triggered. Outbreaks can be triggered by many things, but the main offenders are stress, poor diet, or a lowered immune system (such as when a sufferer has the flu or some other sickness).
If you are reading this, you are probably familiar with the genital herpes outbreak. It can take on many forms, but the most common is the appearance of blisters on the groin and genitals. These blisters vary in size from person to person, but they are usually coin sized, weeping blisters, that can be quite painful. They will eventually seep and scab over before healing up. Without treatment, the outbreak can last from 10 to 14 days.
Prior to the outbreak, a person with genital herpes may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and fatigue, as well as an itching and burning sensation in the groin area.
Even if you cannot get rid of herpes, being diagnosed with the disease does not mean the end of the world. Many people with herpes are still able to live normal lives. Their secret? A healthy, stress-free lifestyle centered around a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.
Like most diseases caused by a virus, genital herpes is a disease that is affected by a person's lifestyle. As mentioned earlier, outbreaks can be triggered by stress and other lifestyle factors. So the trick, therefore, is to avoid having outbreaks by ensuring that you live a stress-free lifestyle as much as possible. There are a lot of ways to avoid stress.
Avoid stressful situations as much as possible (for some, this may mean vast changes to work or home life), and try meditation or relaxation therapy. Regular exercise can really lower stress and keeps you healthy overall, so work out regularly. All of these things can significantly take away the stress in your life.
Of course in addition to the above, getting the right treatment is also very important. There are a variety of treatments available, including persciption anti-virals and effective natural remedies. If antivirals are too expensive or you are experiencing side effects, consider the benefits of a homeopathic blend as a gentle and natural method to prevent outbreaks and keep your immune system in top shape.
Don't let herpes ruin your quality of life. Despite the stigma associated with the disease, genital herpes is a very controllable and treatable condition, it does not mean the end of the world, or even the end of your love life. Even if you cannot get rid of genital herpes there are things that you can do to be able to avoid outbreaks and live a healthy normal life despite having the disease.
Unfortunately, you can never fully get rid of genital herpes. Genital herpes is a strain of the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) the very same that causes cold sores on the mouth and face. And like cold sores, once you have the virus, it lies dormant in the body for life, until factors such as stress, diet, sickness, temperature or a variety of other triggers cause an outbreak. As you probably know, outbreaks are characterized by the weeping sores that appear on the genitals or genital area. These sores can be very painful and embarrassing, and can cause anxiety, depression and stress in the sufferer.
The good news is, despite the fact that you can never fully get rid of genital herpes, you can control the symptoms, and by following the right procedures, you can prevent the outbreaks from ever happening. Some of the ways to prevent and control genital herpes include treatment (which can be pharmaceutical anti-viral drugs, or natural and homeopathic treatments), diet, (which entails avoiding foods high in the enzymes that help genital herpes multiply, such as arganine, which is present in sugary and fatty foods, and boosting the amount of foods that help prevent herpes from breaking out, such as high protein foods and foods that contain l-lysine) and lifestyle changes.
The first and most important thing you can do to prevent outbreaks is by taking daily genital herpes treatments. As mentioned above These treatments can range from strong anti-viral medication prescribed by a doctor, to homeopathic remedies, to herbal or essential oil based treatments.
While prescription anti-virals can be very effective at preventing outbreaks, and intensive treatment can be used to help heal current outbreaks, some people experience nasty side effects due to the harsh effect on the body of this strong medication, and these can include vomiting, diarrhea and headaches. If you do experience these effects, don't be discouraged, as if you do your research and find reputable products, the herbal and natural range of treatments have shown very promising results in users, with many reporting them to be even more effective than the anti-viral therapy at preventing outbreaks, and just as effective at clearing up outbreaks.
What works best will vary from person to person, so try different treatments and see what works best for you. Understanding how your body reacts to different treatments is half the battle of getting genital herpes under control.
Other things you can do is watch your diet, include lots of healthy foods and cut out fatty, sugary or processed products. Hygiene is very important too, so keeping your genital area as clean as possible is important. You may want to shower or bathe two or three times a day, paying special attention to the genital area. This is especially important during outbreaks, and during this time even more attention to this area can be very beneficial. Changing underwear a couple of times a day is also recommended, as well as wearing underwear made from loose fitting natural fibres.
Avoiding stress and getting regular exercise has also been shown to reduce the chance of outbreak, so a good workout routine is highly recommended as it covers both of these bases. You might also like to try relaxation therapy or meditation to help in this area, or an activity that combines both of these, such as yoga or Tai Chi.