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Herpes and Its Cause:

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, and 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 and Symptoms:

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. Classics 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)

Conventional Treatments:

Again, there is no cure for genital herpes. Oral prescription anti-viral medications can be used to help heal sores or lesions sooner and may reduce the number of outbreaks a person will have. However, the efficiency of such medications has been continually questioned. These anti-viral medicines simply do not work for everyone and patients are seemingly more apt to complain of the side effects associated with the administration of such medicinals, rather than praise their potential benefits.

Despite the prevalence of safe-sex messages, and vast knowledge of this disease, nearly million Americans will still contract HSV this year. To some, this number may indicate a blatant disregard for sexual responsibility. But remember, over half of all HSV sufferers, including those suffering from genital herpes, exhibit no symptoms, and many people are not even aware they have the condition. This makes transmission from skin to skin contact a real threat to all sexually active individuals.

We understand - studies show that in the majority of cases, the fault is not with the person who has contracted the virus, but with his/her partner who failed to realize or admit he/she had the disease. It remains an unfortunate but common dilemma.

When you contract genital herpes, the condition remains with you. Once the guilt and personal shame subsides, its time to begin looking for a treatment regimen that aids your emotional and physical well being by keeping this debilitating condition in remission.

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

Herdox is guaranteed to:

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