Herpes Epidemic Rise
Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population.
Genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 20 percent, over 50 million people, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens. Genital herpes is an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Although, most genital herpes is caused by type 2 (HSV-2).
There is no cure for herpes to date. Supporting your immune system should be your first goal. A weakened immune system is more prone to outbreaks. Efforts to develop a herpes vaccine by biotechnology companies are ongoing. Until an effective herpes vaccine or cure for HSV infection is found, the prevailing approach to treatment continues to be suppressive antiviral therapy. Links on this page go to products, services and publications that can help you cope with herpes in your life.
A diet with a higher lysine to arginine ratio may reduce the frequency of herpes outbreaks. Check out the chart on Diet and Nutrition which evaluates the foods you are eating. Notice foods like nuts have a high arginine count, so try to reduce your consumption. Including more lysine in your diet is a great way to ward off herpes recurrences!
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Mission Of This Herpes Web Site:
- To help you reduce the risk of spreading herpes
- To fill the desperate need for herpes education
- To help you gain the confidence to manage herpes in your daily life
- To provide links to confidential Herpes testing and STD testing
- To provide information about other STDs through www.STDsite.com
- To point you to a site with Bloggers on herpes and other topics: www.PeopleAreTalkingAbout.com
- To inform you of ways to limit herpes recurrences
- To inform you of products beneficial to herpes sufferers
- To make herpes related products available through this home page
- To introduce you to Herpes Dating Services
- To feature articles about herpes and all related viruses
- To show the relationship between good health and herpes
- To introduce you to Gail Gillis and focus into health with a healing meditation.
- To provide an opportunity for herpes sufferers to share their personal experiences
- To provide an avenue to other publications about herpes and the People Talk About ....Herpes Book
- To improve your wellness with immune boosting products
- To introduce you to the Second Life Health Center.
- To allow you to ask questions and view answers from the Doctors
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If you believe you have been exposed to herpes, do you also think you may have been exposed to another STD?
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The Truth about HSV-1 and HSV-2, (American Social Health Association,ASHA)
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