Genital Herpes Health
And Nutrition
Your physical, and emotional health.
What should you do?
Some people with genital herpes report
nutrition and health to have an influence on outbreaks and their occurrences,
and length of healing time. It may be beneficial to practice good
health overall, including emotionally, and physically. Outlined here
are some ways to practice good health. As always, you should talk
to your doctor about any treatments you would like to try. There are
no guarantees for treating this infection, but you might be able to
find something that works for you.
In a study published in the Dermatologist
Surgery Journal, Vitamin E and sodium pyruvate were found to decrease
the length of healing time of lesions. Vitamin E can be found in foods
such as cold-water fish, cod liver oil, egg yolks, and butter, among
other foods. The amino acid lysine has also been shown to suppress
the spread of the virus, and recurrences. Lysine can be found in cheese,
milk, fish, lamb, and beef. Unfortunately, an amino acid called arginine
has been linked to the growth of the virus. Arginine can be found
in peanuts, chocolate, and cashews. Therefore, a diet low in arginine,
and high in lysine and vitamin A can be beneficial.
There are, of course, other vitamins
that may be beneficial to you. Vitamin C can help boost your immune
system, which should help your white blood cells fight the infection.
Vitamin C can be found in fruits, and vegetables, most importantly
oranges, broccoli, and red peppers. The mineral Zinc can also help
you out. Zinc also helps build your immune system. They help build
T lymphocyte cells, which help your body defend against viral infections.
Zinc can be found in seafood. Some doctors recommend an ointment with
zinc oxide as an ingredient, which is applied to the blisters (for
men only). Vitamin A can also help build your immune system.
It is also important to remember that
some vitamins can be toxic in high dosages, and it is always important
to consult your doctor before trying anything.
A study published in the Archives of
Internal Medicine showed that the greater a woman's stress, the more
likely she will have an outbreak. The study showed that long-term
stress might cause outbreaks.
Counseling can also be beneficial for
your emotional health. Being diagnosed with genital herpes can cause
a variety of emotions, including depression, anxiety, and anger. Some
patients benefit from counseling to help reduce their negative feelings.
A good exercise routine may also help.
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