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| sensations in the genital area as well as back pain. Painful and frequent urination, swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin, headache, fever and systemic illness may also accompany the outbreak. Some people are contagious even when they are asymptomatic. |
| Although Type I usually occurs "above the belt" and Type II occurs in the genital area, Type I can occasionally cause genital infections, and Type II can cause oral infections. Eventually, outbreaks seem to occur less frequently and may stop after a few years. Dr. Christiane Northrup notes that when an intimate relationship is going well, the immune system seems to function to keep herpes in remission. |
| The allopathic treatment for herpes is Acyclovir (Zovirax), but there is concern that use of this antiviral medication may result in resistant viral strains that may be harder to treat than the original one. A more holistic approach to this ailment includes immune-strengthening herbs, stress reduction, appropriate diet, exercise and adequate rest. |
| As far as diet is concerned, foods which are high in arginine should be avoided as they stimulate herpes outbreaks. These include chocolate, peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, sesame and sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, coconut, walnuts, flaxseeds, buckwheat, peas, corn and cola. Fried, sugary and processed foods should also be eliminated. Emphasize those foods which are high in lysine, such as garlic, brewer's yeast, potatoes and fish. Green leafy vegetables and whole grains are beneficial as well. Focus on an immune-enhancing diet, as discussed on pages 4-8. |
| Dr. Christiane Northrup suggests that when the familiar "tingling" sensation starts signaling that an outbreak is about to occur, "take 12 capsules of deodorized garlic (available in health food stores) immediately to prevent an outbreak. Then take 3 capsules every four hours while you |
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