Herdox: Herpes Symptom Management

L-Lysine - A double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial of oral L-lysine monohydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of recurrent herpes simplex (HSV) infection was conducted.

Appears to be an effective agent for reduction of occurrence, severity and healing time for recurrent HSV infection. [Full Article]

Monolaurin is a nontoxic, antiviral supplement made from lauric acid (a fatty acid found in breast milk) and glycerin.

It is used to treat infections with all strains of the herpes virus along with other viral infections including measles, and HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. [Full Article]

Test tube studies show it can stop HSV-1 and HSV-2 from reproducing. One small study of people with genital herpes compared an ointment made from propolis to Zovirax ointment. People using propolis saw the lesions heal faster than those using topical Zovirax. More studies are needed to say for sure whether propolis works. [Full Article]

WHEN Will I Notice Symptoms?

Herpes & Its Causes

There are actually several different strains of the Herpes Simples Virus. However, of these, only two are known to cause genital herpes:

• Herpes Simplex Virus type I, or HSV-1

• Herpes Simplex Virus type II, or HSV-2.

The others strains are responsible for other popular contagious viral illnesses, including chicken pox, mononucleosis, and shingles. 

Both viruses can cause genital herpes, though HSV-2 is responsible for approximately 90% of all diagnosed cases. HSV-1 is commonly known as the virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters around your mouth; although it can spread to the genital region via direct contact.

HSV-2 is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease.

Its primary method of entry into the body is by sexual contact (i.e. skin to skin contact or contact with mucous membranes). Any individual engaging in masturbation, kissing, or any other close oral, genital, or anal contact (including intercourse) that allows for the transfer of body fluids is at greatest risk.

 

Signs & Symptoms of Herpes

There are several signs and symptoms associated with each type of herpes simplex virus, and the appearances of each can vary from individual to individual as well. 

• HSV-1: This class of the herpes virus may manifest as cold sores (a.k.a. facial herpes, labial herpes, and orofacial herpes) or with no symptoms at all.
  
  Most people will contract HSV-1 during childhood, and nearly 70% of those infected will not exhibit any symptoms.
  
  Conversely, if symptoms do occur, the primary infection will likely be accompanied by flu-like symptoms; including sore throat, sore mouth, and potential blisters on the lips, tongue, and inside the mouth. Approximately 2/5 of people infected with HSV-1 will have recurrent cold sores.
   

• HSV-2: There are a range of symptoms associated with HSV-2 infection. The most classic presentation is genital herpes. Genital herpes manifests in a variety of forms and these manifestations are divided into two separate categories:
  
  Typical and Classic. Patients are included into one of the two categories on the basis of symptom severity.

In typical HSV-2, patients usually encounter the least severe of all HSV-2 symptoms.

Itching, burning, redness, and soreness resulting from inflammation in or around the genital region is common. However because the ulcers associated with typical HSV-2 are usually very small and often occur in inconspicuous locales, they are not recognized as genital herpes (approximately 60% of cases).

Other non-classic, typical symptoms can include:

• Genitourinary itching, burning, or soreness with or without pain
  General fever, myalgia, and malaise

• Dysuria and back pain

• Genital discharge

• Proctitis and rectal discharge

• Vulvar, penile, and anal fissures

• Internal lesions

• Perianal lesions

• Nonspecific vulvar erythema

• Genitourinary pain without other symptoms

• Redness on buttocks/thighs

• Aching lower limbs

Classic HSV-2 is the manifestation that most of us are familiar with. It is also the onset of HSV that sexually active individuals fear.

Classic’s most common symptom is extremely painful blisters that ulcerate and crust. These blisters and ulcerations occur in both mucosal and non-mucosal regions, and do eventually heal. However, this healing process can take as long as a month.

In addition, during the primary outbreak, or episode, symptoms are usually the most severe as lesions can continue to form well into the 10th day.

Recurrent episodes are common in HSV-2 sufferers. These episodes are the least severe of all classic manifestations. 60% of patients will not develop lesions and the onset of symptoms to complete healing is usually no more than 1 week. Other classic HSV-2 symptoms can include:

• Fever

• Dysuria

• Inguinal lymphadenopathy

• Headache

• Myalgias

• Aseptic meningitis

• Vaginal or urethral discharge

• Itching

• Cervicitis (in about 80% of women)

HOW Do Treatments Help?

Conventional Treatments:

Alternative Treatment - Herdox:

Studies indicate that nutrition may provide the greatest tool for immediate symptom relief and long-term remission of HSV-1 and HSV-2. Progressive Health has taken years of clinical research and developed the most effective, multi-faceted HSV supplement to date.

Based around the anti-herpes nutrient L-lysine, Herdox’s ingredients provide for significant improvements in immunological functioning.

Additionally, when taken in conjunction with specific lifestyle changes, Herdox’s scientifically proven ingredients also provide for significant anti-viral activity within the body; perhaps with the efficacy of popular prescription medications.

Here are some of the ingredients included in the Herdox formula:

Zinc sulphate Reduces both the number of episodes and the time to recovery of herpes labialis.

	L-lysine Classically known as an anti-herpes nutrient, patients suffering from this infection are well aware of the impact of lysine supplementation.
Lysine is an effective preventative therapy, as well as a treatment option. A clinical trial of an ointment containing lysine, zinc and botanicals revealed full resolution of symptoms in 40% of patients with oral herpes by the third day of treatment and 87% by the sixth day.

	Lemon Balm Powder Melissa officinalis is widely known in Germany for its potent anti-viral activity and is recommended for many infections, including influenza and herpes.
This herb contains numerous components that inhibit replication of HSV-1 and HSV-2 (16, 17). Many topical preparations contain lemon balm which is an effective treatment for recurring herpes labialis and can reduce frequency of subsequent outbreaks (18).

	Bee Propolis Propolis is a naturally occurring product derived from beehives which contains a large flavonoid component. It displays anti-HSV-1 activity both in vitro and in vivo.
Propolis may prevent the virus from adhering to host cells and also prevent replication of the virus. In a multi-center study, a preparation of propolis demonstrated superior activity over both acyclovir and placebo ointments in healing genital herpetic lesions, and in reducing local symptoms.

Herdox is guaranteed to:

• Lessen the number of outbreaks you have
• Decrease severity of outbreaks when they do occur
• Speed healing time when blisters and lesions, or other side effects are present.