Itchy sores in the form of bubbles on the lips of almost everyone familiar. They are caused by the herpes virus, and according to statistics, 90% of the world's population are carriers of the virus. Infected by herpes once, get rid of it is almost impossible. The virus lives in the human body, while intensifying colds, prolonged sun exposure, acute respiratory diseases and others.
Types of Herpes
There are three types of herpes:
• Herpes simplex type 1 (that is manifested blisters in the mouth);
• Herpes simplex type 2 (it causes a similar rash on the vulva). Infection occurs through sexual contact. Affected both men and women, but women - more often.
• Shingles. This is the third type of herpes virus that causes it, is similar to varicella-zoster virus. Manifested shingles bubbly rash on the back, shoulders, chest, waist, etc. Rash accompanied by a sharp deterioration in the patient's condition, fever, extremely painful rash.
The fight against herpes
It is believed that a complete cure herpes can not be achieved. But found that the aggravation of the disease common in people with lowered immunity and are extremely rare in people with a good immune system. Consequently, the fight against herpes should be aimed at strengthening the immune system.
Ways to boost immunity
Enhance immunity can be achieved, persistently and consistently following these guidelines:
• Dieting.
Diet to strengthen the immune system should contain high amounts of vitamins C, A and E. It is very useful zinc contained in red meat, seafood, pumpkin seeds. Fats in the form of preferred vegetable oils, especially olive. Carbohydrates - in the form of fruits and vegetables.
• Failure (or minimize) from drinking coffee, alcohol, smoking. Alcohol, nicotine and coffee weaken the immune system.
• Avoid as hypothermia and overheating in the sun.
• Phytotherapy.
Drinking herbal teas with herbs such as St. John's wort, nettle, thyme, mint, licorice, poplar buds, etc. enhances immunity.
• Regular consumption of honey and other bee products (royal jelly, pollen, bee bread).
• Restoration of the normal microflora of the digestive tract.
This will use bifidumbacterin and dairy products enriched with bifidobacteria.
• Breathing exercises.
• All types of massage.
All these activities are to be performed in the complex. Persistently and patiently boosting your immune system, you will be relieved of herpes outbreaks.