Herpes is a lifelong infection you can acquire when a herpes simplex virus invades your skin through direct contact from an infected individual. The most common characteristic of herpes are reddish blisters and sores found on skin areas located near the mouth, neck, genitals, or anal part of the body. A herpes infection causes pain and tingling sensations in the infected area during an outbreak which may start in as little as 4-7 days upon after direct contact.
If you have a herpes infection and are experiencing periodic painful outbreaks, then this article will give you some important steps to reduce pain for Herpes. To be able to cope with herpes outbreaks that may cause severe discomfort, here are the some alternative do it yourself steps to reduce pain for Herpes:
- Use a Black Tea leaf (Camella Sinensis) topical remedy for your cold sore as this is one of the most effective natural remedies available. Camella Sinensis is rich with “tannins” or substances that have high anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. All you have to do is to make a cup of black tea, let it cool for a moment before applying it to the painful area. Hold the tea bag for 5 minutes approximately for 2 -3 times every day during the oral herpes outbreak.
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Herpes outbreaks are a difficult time for a person infected with the herpeshominis or herpes simplex virus. This common infection, widely spread through sexual acts shows itself through a painful burning feeling around the mouth and genital or anal areas.
Being infected with herpes is a very unfortunate situation as periodic outbreaks will be common for the rest of your life. Herpes breakouts are recurring and may last for up to 4 weeks. During this time you will experience painful itching sensations that can damage your skin and your emotional being as well. However, did you know that there are certain foods to avoid during herpes outbreaks?
To help prevent further recurring herpes infection or decrease the severity of herpes outbreaks, the best way to cope is to observe dietary management during the occurrence of the infection. There are foods to avoid during herpes oubreaks because some tend to amplify and foster the recurrence of herpes symptoms.
Here is a list of the list of foods to avoid during a herpes outbreak to help you manage the severity of the symptoms:
- First of all you should avoid foods that are rich in arginine content, especially when undergoing a genital herpes breakout. Arginine is an amino acid found that is glycogenic, which means that it can be converted into sugar, which the herpes simplex virus loves to eat as a source of nutrition and in turn gives you a more painful herpes outbreak than usual. Foods to avoid during Herpes outbreaks that are rich in Arginine include meat, brown rice, caffeine, raisins, seeds, soybeans, carob, lentils, tofu, wheat germ, coconut, peas, garlic, whole wheat flour, gelatin, and oatmeal.
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