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Herpes is a disease that affects up to a staggering 80% of the global population. It is contagious and can be transmitted to other people via contact. The disease comes in two different forms -Type 1 (HSV-1) and Type 2 (HSV-2). Type 1 Herpes is usually found around the mouth, nose or facial area and is usually referred to as “cold sores”. Type 2 Herpes is a much more intense form of the disease and is commonly found on the genital area and buttocks.

What Are The Signs And Symptoms?

Usually before a cold sore appears, the area on the lip will appear red and slightly swollen. You may feel a tingling sensation, slightly numb and a very slight pain in the area. This usually occurs 1 to 2 days before the cold sore arrives. The cold sore is a small fluid filled blister which typically lasts 8 to 12 days. Continue reading ‘Limit Herpes Outbreaks And Find Solutions and Remedies That Actually Work!’ »

To prevent herpes outbreaks, you must learn effective strategies to keep herpes symptoms at bay. Being infected with does NOT mean you should bury yourself in solitude and melancholy, believing you are never again going to be able to live a normal life. It means you need to take extra good care of yourself and your health and pay attention to herpes early signs.

Herpes can be present in an active (when signs and symptoms are present), or latent (no signs and symptoms) phase. You have every chance of living a normal life with herpes, if you can keep the STD in its latent phase all the time or as long as possible. All you have to focus on is learning how to stop your herpes symptoms from coming back. The best way of doing that is by learning which remedies works for you to prevent herpes from coming back. Continue reading ‘Prevent Herpes Outbreaks: Get My Top Four Herpes Treatments and Remedies to Keep Them at Bay’ »

And you might say, “But it does matter! I want to get even with the person who gave it to me!”

And the question is, will getting even get rid of your herpes? Of course not, and getting even won’t make you happy. And it could get you in a lot of trouble. The way to get happy is to learn how to prevent outbreaks, and to get on with your life. I have been helping people prevent herpes outbreaks for 15 years, and I have received thousands of emails about herpes.

People ask me if they may have gotten it from a hot tub, or a pool, or a water slide, or a towel or a toilet. Or they know how they got it and who they got it from, and they want revenge. And what I have learned with my years of helping people with herpes is, that those who stop having outbreaks, and put the past behind, are the ones who are happy. Continue reading ‘How You Got Herpes Doesn’t Matter – What Are You Doing Now to Get on With Life?’ »

Despite years of medical research into the issue, the causes of herpes outbreaks remain somewhat of an enigma. Commonly referred to as “triggers”, the list of factors responsible for triggering the onset of viral shedding in infected patients is believed to encompass anything from direct sunlight to specific kinds of foods. Nonetheless, while theories abound, little in the form of scientific proof is available.

This article takes a look at some of the more widely-accepted theories regarding triggers for herpes outbreaks. When reading the material provided, it’s important to remember that specific triggers for each individual are usually different. Concluding which of these, if any, are the causes of your herpes outbreaks is a process of discovery that will often take a number of years. Continue reading ‘Identifying the Triggers for Herpes Outbreaks’ »

In this piece, we will focus on steps you can take to prevent herpes outbreaks without the use of medication. The fact of the matter is that there are many people who suffer from herpes in terms of having the herpes virus in their bodies, but who never have any outbreaks.

Why should you be any different from them? The reality is that you should not focus on why you are different from them. Instead, you should take steps to become more like them. After all, your goal is to avoid having any more herpes outbreaks!

There are two important elements to consider with respect to avoiding herpes outbreaks. In its dormant state, the virus resides deep in the central nervous system. Here it is out of the reach of the immune system, which is why herpes is permanent. The immune system doesn’t even know it needs to be fighting the virus because it cannot detect it. Continue reading ‘Successfully Preventing Herpes Outbreaks’ »

People cringe at the word “Herpes” and the thought of catching this highly contagious viral STD is a concern for anyone entering a relationship with a new partner.

Continue reading ‘Herpes – The Uncomfortable Word and How You Can Learn From My Recent Scare’ »