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TYPES OF HERPES VIRUSES - QUICK OVERVIEW
There are more than 90 viruses that belong to a family of animal viruses called herpes virdae. Of this family of viruses, at least seven are known to be important to humans.
Herpes Varicella-Zoster causes chicken pox and shingles.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), another member of the herpes family, can cause some cardiovascular diseases and eye disorders. It is often is carried without producing any symptoms, but can have devastating consequences for developing fetuses, newborns and for people with compromised, depressed immune systems.
Human Herpes Virus Type 6 (HHV-6) and 7 (HHV-7) are suspected of being capable of triggering autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis, and roseola, a common illness of early childhood.
Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8) is very closely related to the Epstein-Barr virus, and may lead to cancer of the bone, chronic fatigue syndrome, Kaposi's sarcoma, and infection of the lymphatic system.
This page primarily discusses the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores (fever blisters), and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes.
Once the herpes virus enters the body, they never leave. They live in nerve cells, where the immune system cannot find them, and they become active from time to time as the immune system is depressed. The virus may lie dormant for long periods of time, until illness, sun-exposure, fatigue, stress, or some other factor causes the virus to break out in open sores again. Fortunately, after a period of time, the virus seems to burn itself out. Outbreaks rarely appear after the age of fifty, with the exception of the herpes zoster virus, which tends to reappear as shingles in older adults.
MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Herpes Virus Infections
CHICKENPOX (HERPES-VARICELLA-ZOSTER) DESCRIPTION
VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) belong to the Herpes Virus Family. This virus causes two major diseases, chicken-pox (Varicella), an infection that usually occurs in childhood, and shingles (Zoster), that usually occurs later in life. Shingles (Zoster) is a reactivation of an earlier varicella infection.
CHICKENPOX
Chickenpox is a very common and highly contagious disease. The symptoms are usually mild, with a low-grade fever, general fatigue, and a characteristic itchy rash.
The chickenpox virus is transmitted by direct contact with an infected person or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A person can also contract chickenpox (but not shingles) from direct contact with a person with the shingles rash. Outbreaks are common within families and in schools and day care facilities. Symptoms do not appear until after a person reaches the infectious stage, so it is difficult to isolate those who are contagious. Repeated exposures to the virus during the incubation period can result in worse symptoms. One bout with chickenpox generally affords a lifetime immunity against the illness. Second attacks are possible but rare.
SHINGLES
The VZV is spread by respiratory aerosols or direct contact with skin lesions. If you have already had chickenpox, You cannot get shingles from someone else with shingles. However, if you have not had chickenpox, you can get chickenpox from close contact with the open blisters of someone with shingles. Once the blisters are crusted over, the virus can no longer be spread.
This is because the same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles and is considered contagious only to those never having chickenpox. Shingles can only occur after a person has had chickenpox.
Most adults have already contracted chickenpox. Chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes a fever and a rash that itches maddeningly but rarely does any permanent damage. Once the varicella-zoster virus enters the body and has caused chickenpox, it does not ever go away. It may lie dormant in the spinal cord and nerve ganglia for years until activated, usually by a weakening (temporary or permanent) of the immune system. An estimated 90 percent of people who have had chickenpox are at risk of developing shingles. The trigger for shingles is unknown, but it is not caused by being around someone who also has shingles.
The virus affects the nerve endings in the skin. Shingles can appear anywhere on the body; however, it is most commonly found on the skin of the abdomen underneath the ribs, leading toward the navel. Other commonly affected areas are the vaginal tissues and the inside of the mouth.
When the varicella-zoster virus is activated, the infection spreads to the very ends of the nerves, causing them to send impulses to the brain that are interpreted as severe pain, itching, or burning, and rendering the overlying skin much more sensitive than usual.
FREQUENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
CHICKENPOX
The rash is usually preceded by:
- Fever, usually low-grade between 100°F to 102°F, though in rare cases may be higher.
- Abdominal pain or loss of appetite.
- General feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise) or irritability.
- Sore throat.
- Dry cough.
- Fatigue.
- Mild headache.
- Flu-like symptoms.
Chickenpox first manifests itself as a fever and a headache, usually between 7 and 21 days after exposure to the virus.
The typical rash of chickenpox is made up of groups of small, round, itchy pimple-like blisters surrounded by reddish, inflamed skin. The rash usually begins as one or two lesions most commonly appear on the face, abdomen, or back, quickly spreading throughout the body including the trunk, scalp, face, arms, genitals, and legs. They are filled with fluid and look like water blisters, usually less than a quarter of an inch wide. The fluid leaks from swollen areas of the skin, forming a crust. These eruptions continue in cycles, lasting from 3 days to 1 week. The blisters and crusts are infectious and itchy, and scratching them can lead to bacterial infection and scarring. Once the scabs are gone, the individual is no longer infectious. Adults and older children who contract the infection tend to have more severe cases than do younger children.
The total number of blisters varies greatly from person to person. The rash may be more extensive or severe in children who have skin disorders such as eczema. Over four days, each blister tends to dry out and form a scab, which then falls off between 9 to 13 days later. An infected child should stay home and rest until the symptoms are gone.
Most children contract chickenpox before the age of 10 to 12 years old.
CAUSE
CHICKENPOX
Anyone who has not had chickenpox or the vaccine, is at risk for contracting the virus if exposed to someone with either chickenpox or shingles. The time between exposure to the virus and appearance of symptoms (called an incubation period) is between 10 and 20 days. The virus is spread through sneezing, coughing, and breathing - in other words, when someone with chickenpox sneezes or coughs, there are respiratory droplets with the VZV virus in the air. Then, you can breathe in those infected droplets and, if you have never had chickenpox or the vaccine, get chickenpox yourself.
Another possible way to get chickenpox, is to come into direct or indirect (like the clothes of someone with shingles) contact with discharge from VZV skin lesions.
The virus is contagious from two days before the rash appears until all of the lesions have crusted over.
RISK FACTORS
CHICKENPOX
- Exposure to VZV if you have neither had chicken pox nor received the vaccine.
- Age under 10.
- Late winter and early spring is the most common time that the virus is spread.
Chickenpox, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is highly contagious to people not immune to it. The disease spreads quickly, especially in locations where people are in close contact, such as child care facilities, schools and families. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with the rash or by droplets dispersed into the air by coughing or sneezing.
A person who has chickenpox can transmit the virus for up to 48 hours before the telltale rash appears and remains contagious until all spots crust over. People who have been vaccinated against chickenpox are usually immune to the virus. The same is true of anyone who has had chickenpox in the past. People at risk of contracting chickenpox include anyone who has not been vaccinated or who has never had the disease.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
CHICKENPOX VACCINE
The varicella virus vaccine (Varivax) has become a routine childhood immunization to prevent chickenpox. It is recommended for children between ages 12 months and 18 months. The vaccine is also recommended for older kids and adults who have never had chickenpox. If you (or your child) receive the vaccine before age 13, then you only need one dose. If you receive the vaccine when you are older than 13 (which may be recommended if you have not yet had chickenpox or received the vaccine), then you should get a second dose 1 to 2 months later.
In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a booster shot at 4 to 6 years old for further protection. The CDC also recommends that people 13 years of age and older who have never had chickenpox or received chickenpox vaccine get 2 doses of the vaccine at least 28 days apart.
A person usually has only one episode of chickenpox, but VZV can lie dormant within the body and cause a different type of skin eruption later in life called shingles (or herpes zoster). Getting the chickenpox vaccine significantly lowers your child's chances of getting chickenpox, but he or she may still develop shingles later.
Though the chickenpox vaccine does not guarantee you will not get chickenpox or shingles, it can reduce your chances of complications and reduce the severity of the disease. The vaccine is about 70 to 85 percent effective at preventing mild infection, and more than 95 percent effective in preventing moderate to severe forms of the infection. Healthy children who have had chickenpox do not need the vaccine - they usually have lifelong protection against the illness.
The vaccine is not approved for:
- Pregnant women.
- People with weakened immunity, such as those with HIV or people on immune-suppressing medications.
- People who are allergic to gelatin or the antibiotic neomycin.
Talk to your health care provider if you are unsure about your need for the vaccine. If you are planning on becoming pregnant, consult with your health care provider to make sure you are up to date on your vaccinations before conceiving a child. Be sure to wait the recommended time after receiving a vaccination before you become pregnant.
Parents typically wonder whether vaccines are safe. Since it became available, studies have continued to show the vaccine is safe and effective. Side effects are generally mild and include redness, soreness, swelling and, rarely, small bumps at the site of the shot. However, you may consider alternatives to conventional vaccinations (such as homeopathy) or simply avoiding people who are or may be contagious. Do your research before deciding whether a vaccine is right for you.
Chickenpox is very contagious - most kids with a sibling who's been infected will get it as well, showing symptoms about 2 weeks after the first child does. To help keep the virus from spreading, make sure your children wash their hands frequently, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom. And keep a child with chickenpox away from unvaccinated siblings as much as possible.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Chickenpox generally resolve spontaneously in those not at high risk for complications. The goal, therefore, is to make you as comfortable as possible and to shorten the length of time that you have the pain and itching associated with chickenpox.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Chickenpox usually runs its course in 2 weeks or less in otherwise healthy children. While chickenpox usually goes away on its own with non-serious complications like itching and scarring. Severe and potentially serious complications and sometimes fatal infections may occur, particularly in newborn infants, adults, and people whose immune systems are weakened.
HIGH RISK GROUPS
Chickenpox is normally a mild disease. But it can be serious and can lead to complications, especially in these high-risk groups:
- Newborns and infants whose mothers never had chickenpox or the vaccine.
- Teenagers.
- Adults.
- Pregnant women.
- People whose immune systems are impaired by medication, such as chemotherapy, or another disease.
- People who are taking steroid medications for another disease or condition, such as children with asthma.
- People with the skin inflammation eczema.
Anyone with an impaired immune system, such as a person whose immune system is suppressed by drugs or who has a disorders such as AIDS, can develop potential infections including:
- Encephalitis (a brain infection).
- Myocarditis (an infection of the heart muscle).
- Pneumonia.
- Secondary bacterial skin infection.
CHICKENPOX & PREGNANCY
A newborn baby also can develop complications from chickenpox, especially if infected prenatally or soon after birth. Pregnant women and anyone with immune system problems should not be near a person with chickenpox. If a pregnant woman who has not had chickenpox in the past contracts it (especially in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy), the fetus is at risk for birth defects, such as limb abnormalities, and she is at risk for more health complications than if she had been infected when she was not pregnant, including low fetal birth weight. If she develops chickenpox just before or after the child is born, the newborn is at greater risk for serious health complications and a serious, life-threatening infection. There is no risk to the developing baby if the woman develops shingles during the pregnancy.
If a pregnant woman has had chickenpox before the pregnancy, the baby will be protected from infection for the first few months of life, since the mother's immunity gets passed on to the baby through the placenta and breast milk. If you are pregnant and not immune to chickenpox, talk to your midwife or health care provider about the risks to you and your unborn baby.
Those at risk for severe disease or serious complications - such as newborns whose mothers had chickenpox at the time of delivery, patients with leukemia or immune deficiencies, and children receiving drugs that suppress the immune system - may be given varicella zoster immune globulin after exposure to chickenpox to reduce its severity.
About 3.5 to 4 million people, mostly children, get chickenpox every year. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) report that about 11,000 people are hospitalized and about 100 people die in the United States each year due to complications from the disease.
CHICKENPOX & SHINGLES
Anyone who had chickenpox is at risk of a latent illness called shingles. After a chickenpox infection, some of the varicella-zoster virus may remain in your nerve cells. Many years later, the virus can reactivate and resurface as shingles - a painful band of short-lived blisters. About one in 10 adults who have had chickenpox experiences shingles. The virus is more likely to reappear in older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Shingles can lead to its own complication - a condition in which the pain of shingles persists long after the blisters disappear. This complication, called postherpetic neuralgia, can be severe.
TREATMENT
CONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT
In otherwise healthy children, chickenpox typically requires no medical treatment. Your health care provider may prescribe an antihistamine to relieve itching, but for the most part, the disease is allowed to run its course.
A virus causes chickenpox, so your health care provider will not prescribe antibiotics. However, antibiotics may be required if the sores become infected by bacteria. This is pretty common among children because they often scratch and pick at the blisters. Pneumonia, another complication of chickenpox, may also be treated with antibiotics. Treatment for encephalitis is usually with antiviral drugs. Hospitalization may be necessary.
The antiviral medicine acyclovir may be prescribed for people with chickenpox who are at risk for complications. The drug, which can make the infection less severe, must be given within the first 24 hours after the rash appears. It is most often recommended for those at risk for severe chickenpox such as premature babies, adolescents, and adults. Acyclovir can have significant side effects, so it is only given when necessary. Your health care provider can tell you if the medication is right for your child.
Another drug called immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) may be suggested to lessen the severity of the disease if given within 24 hours after the rash first appears. Other antiviral drugs, such as valacyclovir (Valtrex) and farnciclovir (Famvir), also may lessen the severity of the disease, but have been approved for use only in adults. In some cases, your health care provider may recommend getting the chickenpox vaccine after exposure to the virus. This can possibly prevent the disease or lessen its severity.
HOLISTIC, NUTRITION & HOME TREATMENT
LIFESTYLE & HOME REMEDIES
DEALING WITH THE DISCOMFORTS OF CHICKENPOX
You can help relieve the itchiness, fever, and discomfort of chickenpox by:
- Using cool wet compresses or giving baths in cool or lukewarm water every 3 to 4 hours for the first few days. It can also help provide a playful diversion for a young child as well as relieve itching. Oatmeal (uncooked) or colloidal oatmeal baths, available at the supermarket, pharmacy, or online. Colloidal oatmeal is a finely ground oatmeal that is made for the tub, not the stove. (Baths do not spread chickenpox.)
- Wash the blisters twice a day with regular soap and water but do not bandage them.
- Apply cool, wet compresses to the blisters to relieve the pain and itch or soak in a cool water bathtub. Use water or water mixed with white vinegar - 1 ounce of vinegar to 32 ounces of water. Apply the compresses three times a day.
- Warm baths with a tablespoon of salt, Epsom salts, or baking soda added can ease some of the discomforts, such as itching and pain, caused by the blisters. After the bath, patting (not rubbing) the body dry gently and keep the lesions dry.
- Putting calamine lotion (dabbing the spots) on itchy areas (but do not use it on the face, especially near the eyes) may provide some relief. Apply an anti-itch cream to the affected area. A non-prescription hydrocortisone cream, containing at least 1 percent hydrocortisone, can temporarily relieve the itch. A non-prescription oral antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others), may be helpful if itching is severe.
- Giving your child foods that are cold, soft, and bland because chickenpox in the mouth may make drinking or eating difficult. Avoid feeding your child anything spicy, highly acidic, hard or crunchy, or especially salty, like orange juice or pretzels since these can be irritating to mouth sores.
- Asking your health care provider or pharmacist about pain-relieving creams to apply to sores in the genital area.
- Giving your child acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) regularly to help relieve pain if your child has mouth blisters and to treat a fever. These will not cure chickenpox, but they can help lower the fever. Never use aspirin to reduce pain or fever in children with chickenpox because aspirin has been associated with the serious disease Reye's syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and even death. Do not try to treat a high fever without consulting with your health care provider.
- As much as possible, discourage infants and children from scratching. Scratching can cause scarring, slow down the healing process and increase the risk that the sores will become infected. This can be difficult for them, so consider putting loose fitting cotton gloves, flannel mittens or socks on your child's hands to prevent scratching during sleep. In addition, trim fingernails and keep them clean to help lessen the effects of and damage from scratching, including broken blisters and infection. If itching is particularly severe or irritating, an antihistamine may need to be prescribed for relief.
- Tetrasil Skin Ointment may help some individuals. This is Tetrasilver Tetroxide (TsT) that was originally developed for and approved by the U.S. EPA as safe, non-toxic and effective method used in destroying a wide variety of pathogens commonly found in swimming pools. Tetrasil is intended for the cleansing, beautifying and moisturizing of the human body. See www.tetrasil.com for more information about this product.
CONTACTING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Most chickenpox infections require no special medical treatment. But sometimes, there are problems. Call your health care provider if your child:
- Has fever that lasts for more than 4 days or rises above 102°F. Consult a health care provider immediately if symptoms include dizziness, a fever higher than 103°F, rapid heartbeat, tremors and any of the other symptoms listed below.
- Has a severe cough or trouble breathing.
- Has an area of rash that leaks pus (thick, discolored fluid) or becomes red, warm, swollen, or sore.
- Has a severe headache.
- Is unusually drowsy or has trouble waking up.
- Has trouble looking at bright lights.
- Has difficulty walking.
- Seems confused.
- Seems very ill or is vomiting.
- Has a stiff neck.
Call your health care provider if you think your child has chickenpox, if you have a question, or if you are concerned about a possible complication. Your health care provider can guide you in watching for complications and in choosing medication to relieve itching. When taking your child to the health care provider, let the office know in advance that your child might have chickenpox. It is important to ensure that other children and any pregnant women in the office are not exposed - for some of them, a chickenpox infection could cause severe complications.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Get plenty of rest. Children should be kept home from school or daycare and in bed while sick. Keep infected child away from elderly people, newborn babies, and pregnant women who have not had chickenpox.
Stay out of bright sunlight and keep interior areas dimly lit. Do not expose the patient to bright lights until he or she is completely healed.
Apply vitamin E and vitamin A, alternately, directly on the sores. Or try using L-Lysine Cream from a health food store.
Herbal Remedies: Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 SoftGels
Herbal Remedies: Vitamin E Oil, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Vegetarian, 100% Natural, 32,000 IU, NOW Food, 1 oz.
Herbal Remedies: Vitamin E 1000, NOW Foods, 1000 IU, 100 Gels
Herbal Remedies: Vitamin E, 400 IU, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 100 Gels
Herbal Remedies: Vitamin E Skin Cream, NOW Foods, 28,000 IU, 4 oz.
Herbal Remedies: NutriBiotic Skin Ointment, W/ Grapefruit Seed Extract & Lysine, 0.5 oz.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Try using essential oils. Bergamot Oil, Calophyllum Oil (related to St. John's Wort), Eucalyptus Oil, Geranium Oil, Goldenseal Oil, Lemon Oil can be used singly or in combination. These highly concentrated plant essences have strong antiviral properties. The best way to use them is to add a few drops of essential oil to a tablespoon of a carrier oil such as Almond Oil, Peanut Oil, or Olive Oil, and apply the mixture directly to the lesions at the first sign of an outbreak. In most instances, the lesions dry up and disappear completely within 3 to 4 days after this treatment.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Although very few studies have examined the effectiveness of specific homeopathic therapies, professional homeopaths may consider the following remedies for the treatment of chicken pox and shingles based on their knowledge and experience. Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's constitutional type. A constitutional type is defined as a person's physical, emotional, and psychological makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when determining the most appropriate treatment for each individual.
Homeopathic remedies to alleviate chickenpox symptoms may include:
- Antimonium Crudum. For irritable children who are extremely sensitive to touch and may have a thick white coating on the tongue.
- Antimonium Tartaricum. For large, slowly appearing pox lesions.
- Mercurius. For large, pus-filled pox which may ooze; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who sweat profusely and may have enlarged lymph nodes.
Homeopathic Laboratories: Merc. Prae. Alb. - Itchy Eruptions of Skin
Homeopathic Laboratories: Aethiops Merc. Min. - Skin Eruptions With Scabs
- Pulsatilla. For fever associated with chicken pox; children who tend to be whiny, clingy, and weepy but have very little thirst despite the fever.
- Rhus Toxicodendron. For severe itching that worsens at night and improves with warm compresses or a bath; this remedy is the most commonly prescribed. (See product links under Shingles below.)
- Sulphur. For extremely itchy lesions that worsen with heat or bathing and which children will often scratch to the point of bleeding.
Consider using homeopathic remedies to alleviate shingles symptoms. The following homeopathic remedies that may be helpful are:
- Apis Mellifica.
- Arsenicum Album. For intense burning sensation that improves with warmth and worsens with cold.
- Clematis Erecta.
Homeopathic Laboratories: Clematis Erecta
- Iris Versicolor.
Homeopathic Laboratories: Iris Versicolor (Iris Vers.)
- Rhus Toxicodendron. For intense itching and pain that may be relieved by touch.
DIET & NUTRITION
Drink freshly made juices with protein powder and brewer's yeast added. Also drink pure vegetable broth.
Herbal Remedies: Brewer's Yeast, NOW Foods, 650 mg, 200 Tabs
Herbal Remedies: Brewer's Yeast, Debittered, NOW Foods, 1 lb.
When the fever drops and the appetite returns, use a "starter diet" consisting of only mashed bananas, avocados, fresh raw applesauce, and/or yogurt. Do not use cooked or processed foods.
Do not give any cow's milk or formula to a feverish infant. Instead, use pure, freshly made juices that have been diluted with a combination of 4 ounces of quality water and 100 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C for each 4 ounces of juice. Infants who are 6 months old or older can have almond, rice, or soymilk, available from health food stores. Give a sick infant lots of water to prevent dehydration.
Eat plenty of foods that contain Vitamin B-6, including bananas, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
If you are unlucky enough to contract chickenpox in adulthood, contact your health care provider. Use a cleansing fast program to help speed recovery.
Use Bee Pollen or Propolis, Chlorophyll, and/or Kelp to fight the virus and promote healing. Caution: Bee pollen may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Start with a small amount, and discontinue use if a rash, wheezing, discomfort, or other symptoms occur.
Herbal Remedies: Zesta Bee Pollen Granules, 100% Natural, 8.25 oz.
Herbal Remedies: Bee Pollen Blend, Nature's Way, 580 mg, 180 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Bee Pollen, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Bee Pollen, Comvita, 500 mg, 100 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Bee Pollen Granules, Fresh American, 16 oz.
Herbal Remedies: Bee Pollen Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Bee Propolis, Lemon Honey Flavor, Made in New Zealand, 12 High Potency Lozenges
Herbal Remedies: Bee Propolis, Original Flavor, Made in New Zealand, 12 High Potency Lozenges
Herbal Remedies: Propolis Throat Spray, 1.05 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Propolis Extract, Comvita, Alcohol-Free, PFL 15, 0.8 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Chlorofresh Chlorophyll Supplement, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 90 Softgels
Herbal Remedies: Chlorofresh Liquid Chlorophyll, Mint Flavor, Nature's Way, 16 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Kelp Supplement, Nature's Way, Certified, 650 mg, 100 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Kelp Seaweed Norwegian, NOW Foods, 100% Natural Acophyllum Nodosum, 550 mg, 250 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Kelp Seaweed Norwegian Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Herbal Remedies: Kelp Seaweed Norwegian Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Kelp Granules, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 8 oz.
Avoid alcohol, processed foods, colas, white flour products, sugar, refined carbohydrates, coffee, and drugs to lessen the chance of an outbreak. Herbal teas are beneficial (see herbs), but all other teas should be avoided.
Drink steam-distilled or quality bottled water.
Do not consume citrus fruits and juices while the virus is active.
HERBS
Catnip tea sweetened with molasses is good for fever and can be given to infants and children as well as adults. For a child over age 2 years, catnip tea enemas can reduce fever.
Aloe Vera has been used to soothe skin disorders and inflammations and has been used for herpes viral outbreaks and other skin conditions.
Herbal Remedies: Aloe Vera Supplements & Products
Other recommended herbs for chickenpox include Burdock Root, Echinacea, Ginger, Pau D'Arco, and St. John's Wort.
Herbal Remedies: Burdock Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: Echinacea Purpurea, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Caps
Mountain Rose Herbs: Echinacea Extract, Certified Organic, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Herbal Remedies: Ginger Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: Pau D'Arco Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort, Nature's Way, 350 mg, 180 Caps
Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort Tincture, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: St. John's Wort Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Alfalfa, Chamomile, and Dandelion promote healing by helping to restore the body's normal acid/alkaline balance. Dandelion also helps to detoxify and support the liver. German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) traditionally has been used to treat skin conditions and childhood illness like chickenpox. A cool chamomile compress can aid in soothing the blisters.
Herbal Remedies: Alfalfa Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: Chamomile Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Supplements & Products
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) has been used topically for herpes lesions.
Astragalus, or Huang Qi, enhances the immune system and acts as an antibiotic.
Herbal Remedies: Astragalus Root Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Herbal Remedies: Astragalus Immunity Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Herbal Remedies: Astragalus Extract, Standardized 0.5% Astragalosides, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps
Herbal Remedies: Astragalus Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Astragalus Root, Nature's Way, 470 mg, 180 VCaps
Mountain Rose Herbs: Astragalus Extract, Organic, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Applying Black Walnut or Goldenseal extract to the affected area may help.
Herbal Remedies: Black Walnut Green Hull Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Black Walnut Green Hull Tincture, Extra Strength, New Action, 1 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Goldenseal Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Burdock root and Red Clover cleanse both the lymph nodes and the bloodstream. Burdock has been traditionally used for skin lesions.
Herbal Remedies: Burdock Supplements & Products
Herbal Remedies: Red Clover Supplements & Products
Cat's Claw has immune-enhancing properties and acts against viral infection.
Herbal Remedies: Cat's Claw Bark Powder (Uncaria Tomentosa), 4 oz. Bulk
Herbal Remedies: Cat's Claw Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 335 mg, 60 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Cat's Claw Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Cat's Claw Extract, Wildharvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Herpes treatment should include Echinacea, Myrrh, Red Clover, and St. Johns Wort.
Herbal Remedies: Echinacea Purpurea, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Caps
Mountain Rose Herbs: Echinacea Extract, Certified Organic, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Herbal Remedies: Myrrh Oil (20%) in Grape Seed Oil base, NOW Foods, 100% Natural, 1 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Myrrh Gum (Commiphora myrrha) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Mountain Rose Herbs: Myrrh Gum Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Herbal Remedies: Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Herb Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Herbal Remedies: Red Clover Blossom & Herb, Nature's Way, 500 mg, 100 Caps
Herbal Remedies: Red Clover Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Red Clover Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz Size Choice
Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort, Nature's Way, 350 mg, 180 Caps
Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort Tincture, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: St. John's Wort Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Tea Tree Oil is a powerful natural antiseptic. During any type of herpes viral outbreak, dab it on the affected area several times a day, either full strength or, if that is too strong, diluted with distilled water or cold-pressed vegetable oil. Do not get tea tree oil close to the eye area.
Herbal Remedies: Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), 100% Pure Oil, 2 fl. oz.
Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic and reduces infection. It can be taken in capsule or tea form. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, do not use it during pregnancy, and use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.
Herbal Remedies: Goldenseal Root (Hydrastis canadensis) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Goldenseal Root (Hydrastis canadensis) Herb, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 180 Caps
Mountain Rose Herbs: Goldenseal Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size Choice
Green Tea has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The polyphenols it contains have been found to fight herpes viruses.
Herbal Remedies: Green Tea Products & Supplements
Larreastat is a trademarked herbal remedy derived from Chaparral that is said to have antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat herpes viral infections.
Milk Thistle protects the liver and promotes healthy liver function.
Herbal Remedies: Thisilyn Milk Thistle Extract, Vegetarian, Nature's Way, 175 mg, 100 VCaps
Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Seed Powder (Silybum Marianum), 4 oz. Bulk
Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 175 mg, 60 VCaps
A combination of Oat Straw, St. John's Wort, and Skullcap helps to reduce stress and itching. Mix equal amounts of these tinctures together, and take 1 teaspoon of this mixture 4 times daily.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Oats Single Herb Tincture, 1 oz or 4 oz Size
Mountain Rose Herbs: St. John's Wort Tincture, 1 oz or 4 oz Size
Herbal Remedies: St. John's Wort Tincture, Alcohol-Free, 1 fl. oz.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Skullcap Extract, Certified Organic, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Size
Herbal Remedies: Skullcap Tincture, 100% Organic, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz.
Olive Leaf extract aids in fighting the virus and appears to help curb the growth of viral diseases such as the herpes viruses.
Herbal Remedies: Olive Leaf Herb, Nature's Way, 470 mg, 100 Caps
Red Marine Algae appears to help curb the growth of viral diseases such as any of the herpes viruses.
Rose Hips are high in vitamin C and are good for preventing infections on the skin.
Herbal Remedies: Rose Hips Products & Supplements
Spirulina contains phytonutrients that appear to boost the immune system.
Herbal Remedies: Spirulina Powder, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 1 lb.
Herbal Remedies: Spirulina (Blue Green Algae) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Valerian root calms the nervous system. Taken at bedtime, it acts as a sleep aid.
Herbal Remedies: Valerian Root Products & Supplements
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, the dosages recommended here are for adults. For children between the ages of 12 and 17, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended amount. For children between 6 and 12, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for children under the age of 6, use 1/4 the recommended amount.
CHICKENPOX PRODUCTS & INFORMATION
Information, supplements and products for chickenpox, a very contagious, yet common viral infection (varicella-zoster herpes) that results in an itchy rash characterized by red, pus-filled spots and blisters.
Alfa Max, Alfalfa Extract, Nature's Way, 525 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Alfa-Max Alfalfa Extract capsules is a 10X extract of fresh green Alfalfa leaves.Astragalus Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Astragalus root is used to stimulate the immune system and Astragalus root improves adrenal gland function and digestion.Dandelion Root, Vegetarian Supplements, 540 mg, 180 VCaps
Nature's Way Dandelion Root capsules are a convenient way to enjoy the diuretic, antiviral and digestive properties of dandelion herb. This supplement is acceptable for vegetarians.Echinacea Root Complex, Nature's Way, 180 Caps
Echinacea Root Complex helps promote general well-being during the cold and flu season and support the Immune System.Garlicin HC, Healthy Circulation Formula With Odor Free Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 90 Enteric-Coated Tabs
Garlicin HC garlic supplement supports cardiovascular health with the help of hawthorn, cayenne and vitamin E.Just An Ounce Calcium & Magnesium, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz.
Just An Ounce, Calcium and Magnesium Liquid can help with the development of strong bones and teeth, also prevents muscle cramping, risk of colon cancer, maintain regular heart beat, protects against osteoporosis and helps relax the central nervous system.L-Lysine, Highest Potency, Pharmaceutical Grade, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs
Lysine is one of the most well known amino acids and is an essential component of all proteins.Nerves & Tension Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
To soothe the nervous system, which may help reduce stress and benefit Hyperactivity/Hyperkinetic, Mental Fatigue, Migraine Headache, Muscular Problems (Aches, Pain, & Spasms) Nervous Disorders, Neuralgia, Palsy, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Spasms, Stress, and Tension among other things.ShiKai Shower & Bath Gel, Fragrance-Free, 12 fl. oz.
This formula contains pure colloidal oatmeal which soothes skin and leaves rough, chafed areas smooth and soft. And they smell good. Spread on skin in the shower or a luxurious bath.Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz.
Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil eases the intense pain of the Shingles and helps to promote healing using unrefined Grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of eucalyptus, marjoram, ginger, tea tree, and lavender.Vitamin B-100, With Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 Caps
A complete Vitamin B complex of 8 essential vitamins. B Vitamins are precursors of coenzymes involved in the conversion of cellular energy, manufacture of hormones and proteins, and repair and maintenance of nerve structures.Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.Zinc Lozenges With Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges
Nature's Way Zinc lozenge boosts cold season defense with zinc, widely recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season, and echinacea pupurea, clinically shown to support the immune system, and Vitamin C, a vitally important vitamin for general health maintenance.
SHINGLES PRODUCTS & INFORMATION
Information, supplements and products for shingles, a viral infection (herpes varicella-zoster) of the nerve roots.
Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin & Mineral With Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than Nature's Way Alive Multi-Vitamin. Alive Multi-Vitamin is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.Bio Defender, Antibacterial, Antiviral & Antifungal Formula, Balanceuticals, 56 Caps
This unique antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal formula is a clinical nutritionist response to bio terrorism such as anthrax.Colon & Liver Cleanser, Truman's CAC Tea, Loose Leaf, 1/2 lb.
Use of this cleansing tea has many additional benefits: improves overall digestion; strengthens the immunity; helps to prevent cancer; makes the skin more emollient and flexible: clears the eyes; and provides an overall tonic effect on the body.Comfrey Leaf / Herb Skin Poultice, 2.5 oz.
Comfrey leaf contains allantoin, which promotes the growth of connective tissue, bone, cartilage, and is easily absorbed through the skin.Natural Aspirin Alternative, White Willow Bark Extract, 390 mg, 60 Tabs
Used to treat bursitis, tendonitis, headaches, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, toothache, and menstrual cramps, White Willow is being used by more people as a safer, natural alternative to aspirin.Natural Astaxanthin Supplement, NOW Foods, 4 mg, 60 Softgels
Natural Astaxanthin Supplement offers all of the benefits of astaxanthin in easy to take softgels.Natural Muscle Relaxant Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
The Natural Muscle Relaxant Tincture was created to relax muscles with a mixture of the following herb: Kava Kava, Cramp Bark, Ginger Root, Cayenne, Lobelia, Valerian Root, Red Clover.Pain Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
Use the Pain Formula to alleviate pain naturally.Potassium Chelate, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 99 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Potassium Chelate is 100% natural for superior absorption. Potassium is a key nutrient in maintaining the electrolyte balance which regulates heart and muscle contraction.Shiitake & Maitake Extract, Standardized, 200 mg, 60 Caps
Nature's Way Shiitake and Maitake extract is formulated in a base of Oat powder standardized to a total of 8% beta glucan, the polysaccharide to which most of the health benefits are attributed.Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz.
Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil eases the intense pain of the Shingles and helps to promote healing using unrefined Grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of eucalyptus, marjoram, ginger, tea tree, and lavender.Vitamin A, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Softgels
Nature's Way vitamin A is 100% natural from fish liver oil. It contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives.Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.Yarrow Tincture (Achillea Millefolium), 2 fl. oz.
Yarrow is well-known for its use as a remedy for cold, flu and fever and also for its skin wound healing and antibiotic properties.Zinc Lozenges With Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges
Nature's Way Zinc lozenge boosts cold season defense with zinc, widely recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season, and echinacea pupurea, clinically shown to support the immune system, and Vitamin C, a vitally important vitamin for general health maintenance.
HERPES VIRUS PRODUCTS & INFORMATION
Information, supplements and products for Herpes, a disease caused by Herpes Simplex Virus, although there are seven types, the two most common are herpes simplex type I and type 2. HSV-1, also known as oral herpes, causes cold sores and skin eruptions around the mouth and inflammation of the eye cornea. HSV-2, known as genital herpes, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in America. Herpes Varicella-Zoster is the viral strain known to cause chickenpox and shingles.
Acne & Skin Disorders Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
This herbal remedy for acne and skin disorders contains herbs that are helpful for eczema and psoriasis as well.AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound), Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 60 VCaps
NOW Foods AHCC is a rich source of polysaccharides such as beta glucan 1,3 and activated hemicellulose produced by enzymatic modification of organic medicinal mushrooms, including Shiitake.Astragalus Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Astragalus root is used to stimulate the immune system and Astragalus root improves adrenal gland function and digestion.Bentonite Clay, Pascalite, 100 Caps
Pascalite is a form of calcium bentonite containing at least twenty elements including iron, magnesium, and silicon, better than sodium bentonite. Uses as skin cleanser, conditioner, internally for heartburn, ulcers and for a natural mineral dietary supplement.Bio Defender, Antibacterial, Antiviral & Antifungal Formula, Balanceuticals, 56 Caps
This unique antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal formula is a clinical nutritionist response to bio terrorism such as anthrax.Bird Flu Tincture, Alternative Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz.
Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds and sinusitis, and has been reported to have antiviral activity against influenza and herpes simplex.Black Elderberry Extract, Premium Quality, Kosher, Dynamic Health, 8 fl. oz.
Dynamic Health's Black Elderberry extract is of premium quality and kosher.Blood Cleanse Detoxification & Support for Healthy Blood, Banyan Botanicals, 90 Tabs
Blood Cleanse is a blend of five powerful blood purifiers that remove toxins from the blood, lymphatics and liver, leading to vibrant, healthy skin. According to Ayurveda, most inflammatory skin conditions are a result of high pitta in the blood. Blood cleanse is formulated to remove this excess pitta, thus relieving skin irritations. It increases circulation and promotes healing as it clears out foreign tissues, obstructions and stagnant blood. Blood Cleanse also helps calm pitta emotions such as anger and aggression.Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm, 0.15 oz. Tube
Burt's Bees world famous lip balm, with a new twist on the flavor. This one has a touch of honey.
Burt's Bees Lip Balm, 0.15 oz. Tube
Burt's Bees Lip Balm is the most popular and the best lip balm protection product, chocked full of pain relieving protective ingredients to help soothe cracked lips, chapped lips, or burning lips while adding needed Lip Moisturizers.Camu Camu Juice Blend, Dynamic Health, 32 oz.
Dynamic Health Laboratories delicious Camu-Camu Juice blend is a delicious synergy of 6 different juice varieties. Camu Camu contains more vitamin C than any known plant and is a powerful antioxidant, can help to strengthen the immune system and can help alleviate the herpes virus.Cat's Claw Bark, Nature's Way, 485 mg, 100 Caps
Cat's Claw Bark is a traditional tonic herb for well being, Cat's Claw was historically used by the indigenous people of South America to stimulate the immune system in a variety of serious ailments.Cat's Claw Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 335 mg, 60 Caps
Nature's Way Cat's Claw extract, also known as Una de Gato is derived from the bark of plants wild-harvested in Peru and Brazil.Cold Sore Cream, Homeopathic with Active Zinc, Novitra, 0.25 oz.
Boericke & Tafel Cold Sore Cream was scientifically researched and clinically studied to provide a safe treatment that speeds healing while reducing symptoms. The active zinc ingredient has been specially formulated in a soothing cream to enhance its rapid absorption and availability. Clinically Proven in a randomized double-blind, placebo controlled study, Novitra cream formulation shortened the duration of cold sores and reduces the severity of symptoms. Active Ingredient: Zincum Oxydatum 2X, HPUS. Cold sore/fever blister treatment Uses: For the relief of tingling, blistering, itching, pain, associated with cold sores & fever blisters (reduces severity and duration).Cold Sore Remedy Tincture, Internal & External Use, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
This herbal cold sore formula can be used for the following: Canker Sores, Cold Sores, Herpes, Infection, Lesions, Mouth Problems and Shingles. Suggested Dosage or Use: Internally: Use 6-12 drops or more 6-12 times daily until symptoms are gone. Then use only 1-2 times daily. Externally: Dilute 6 drops of this formula into 6 drops of water, dip a cotton ball or swab, into the mixture and apply to the cold sore. Use as needed. May be used undiluted, test for sensitivity with diluted first. Ingredients: Bayberry; Myrrh; Echinacea; Goldenseal; Cayenne; R/O Water, 12% grain Alcohol.Cold Sore Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz.
A customer came to us and asked if we could make something for his cold sores. He has suffered from them for long before we knew him. We created this formula for him, and to our surprise (and his) it worked better then any prescription formula he had ever used. Now he keeps a bottle of this by his side of the bed, in his car, and at his desk at work! Directions: Shake before each use. Apply to skin at first sign of cold sore 2-3 times daily or as needed. For external use only, keep out of reach of children. Ingredients: Grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus.Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges
Now you can get powerful liquid silver in the most convenient form ever with new SilvaSolution Silver and Zinc Lozenges.Colon & Liver Cleanser, Organic, 16 fl. oz.
CAC liquid is a colon and liver cleanser and detoxifier as well as a blood cleanser that serves to regulate the bowel movements so that the stool is so soft it breaks up into a cloud.Colon & Liver Cleanser, Truman's CAC Tea, Loose Leaf, 1/2 lb.
Use of this cleansing tea has many additional benefits: improves overall digestion; strengthens the immunity; helps to prevent cancer; makes the skin more emollient and flexible: clears the eyes; and provides an overall tonic effect on the body.Cough (Ticklish) Wellness Oil, 2 fl. oz.
The founder of this oil was made for her mom on a whim. She had a nasty ticklish cough for several years and it was driving everyone nuts just listening to her!Echinacea With Goldenseal Root, Nature's Way, 450 mg, 100 Caps
Echinacea with Goldenseal supports the immune system.Enzyme PhytoNutrient (EPN) Ionic Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic EPN is a pure liquid enzyme supplement. EPN complex is a patent-pending enzyme phytonutrient from a plant source that provides enzyme and saccharides necessary for optimal cellular communication. No combination of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or herbals can replace the necessary saccharides found in EPN.Garlicin HC, Healthy Circulation Formula With Odor Free Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 90 Enteric Coated Tabs
Garlicin HC garlic supplement supports cardiovascular health with the help of hawthorn, cayenne and vitamin E.Herp-Ease Tincture, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz.
Herp-Ease is an anti-viral and nerve sedating tincture. It is an oral remedy that can be used for active eruptions and to avoid them.Honey (Pure Manuka Honey UMF 5+, New Zealand Manuka Honey), 16 oz.
Pure New Zealand Manuka Honey direct from New Zealand. Made from the Manuka flower to produce a honey rich in natural taste and healing qualities that are only created from the Manuka.Hyssop Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Traditionally, Hyssop was used as a natural cold and flu remedy. Hyssop is also great for lung congestion, fevers, digestion and blood pressure regulation.Immune System Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
The Immune System Formula can be used for AIDS, Auto-immune Diseases and Cancer.Kidney / Bladder Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Use the Kidney Bladder Formula for Auto-immune Diseases, Bladder, Cancer, Cold Sores and deposits.Lemon Balm Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Lemon Balm is a sedative that elevates the mood, an antidepressant.L-Arginine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 120 Tabs
L-Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion as well as DNA synthesis.L-Arginine & Ornithine, NOW Foods, 500 mg/250 mg, 100 Caps
L-arginine is an essential amino acid and L-ornithine may be used as an alternative since it metabolizes to L-arginine in the body.Lemon Balm Powder (Melissa Officinalis), 4 oz. Bulk
Lemon Balm tea is recommended to relieve fever due to cold and flu, and to ease menstrual cramps, insomnia, headaches and nervousness.Licorice Root Powder (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), 4 oz. Bulk
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is famous for its delicious distinctive flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection and beverage recipes and makes an estimable liqueur.L-Lysine, Highest Potency, Pharmaceutical Grade, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs
Lysine is one of the most well known amino acids and is an essential component of all proteins.L-Lysine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Stable Tartrate Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps
L-Lysine helps symptoms of herpes infection and cold sores and L-Lysine is an essential amino acid.Lymphatic Glands Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Helps the lymphatic glands cleanse the body of its wastes. May be used as a preventative and for acute conditions.Medicated Cold Sore Balm with Bee Propolis, Thayer's, 0.15 oz.
Get cold sore relief with Medicated Cold Sore Balm with Bee Propolis from Thayer's. It soothes dry chapped sunburned lips, relieves pain and discomfort of cold sores and fever blisters. Active Ingredients: camphor (1.2%) and Peppermint Oil [Menthol source] (1.2%). Other Ingredients: Castor Oil, Beeswax, Wheat Germ Oil, Camauba Palm Wax, Lanolin, Propolis, and Vitamin E. Directions: Apply as needed to lips. Cautions: If irritation develops, discontinue use. Avoid eye contact.Melissa Leaves, Lemon Balm, Nature's Way, 490 mg, 100 Caps
Lemon balm combined with other calming herbs, such as valerian, helps reduce anxiety and help with insomnia.MSM Lip Balm With Jojoba Oil (Methysulfonylmethane), SPF 15 Sun Protection, All Natural, 0.15 oz.
MSM lip balm helps promote smooth moisturized lips all day long, helps heal chapped lips and offers SPF sun protection.Mullein Leaf Powder (Verbascum Thapsus), 4 oz. Bulk
Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus) is a good respiratory remedy. Also for toning the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, reducing inflammation whilst stimulating fluid production and thus facilitating expectoration. It is considered a specific in bronchitis where there is a hard cough with soreness.Multi-Vitamin Without Iron, Nature's Way, 100 Caps
The vitamins and minerals in this Multi Vitamin without Iron play many important roles in the body: antioxidants to protect fats, cells and DNA, coenzyme precursors for energy production and metabolism, and cofactors for hormones and enzymes which regulate body processes.Myrrh Oil (20%) in Grape Seed Oil Base, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 1 fl. oz.
Natural Myrrh Oil from NOW Foods contains the essential oil Myrrh prediluted in a natural base of Grape Seed Oil.Natural Cures, Updated Edition "They" Don't Want You To Know About, By Kevin Trudeau
Learn how the food industry is purposely putting secret chemical ingredients in the food that can cause you to become hungrier, become fat, and become physically addicted, and not listing them on the label.Nature's Antiseptic Tea Tree Oil & Grapefruit Seed Extract By CJ Puotinen, Paperback
Nature's Warfare, this book covers tea tree oil and grapefruit see extract use in safely destroying viruses, bacteria, molds, yeasts and parasites that want to live in us and on us.Nerves Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
The Nerves Formula was created to help calm and soothe the nerves. Can also help arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis, arthritis, and auto-immune diseases.Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), 100% Natural, Nature's way, 100 mg, 100 Caps
Niacin or vitamin B-3, is necessary for normal breakdown of fats and fatty acids and the release of energy from carbohydrates. It is also an excellent vasodilator and may be useful in maintaining proper cholesterol levels.Nutribiotic Skin Ointment W/ Grapefruit Seed Extract & Lysine, 0.5 oz.
NutriBiotic Skin Ointment with GSE can be used topically for such things as scrapes, scratches and cuts. NutriBiotic Skin Ointment with GSE can also be used on the lips and in the mouth on cold sores and canker sores.Oil of Oregano Essential Oil W/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Natural, 1 fl. oz.
NOW Foods Oil of Oregano with Extra Virgin Olive Oil combines 100 percent pure Oregano Oil with Extra Virgin Olive oil to create a pre-diluted blend that is stronger than other leading brands.Oil of Oregano Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 1 oz.
This Oregano Essential Oil is derived from origanum vulgare, which is grown in the Mediterranean. Oregano Essential Oil contains a minimum of 55% carvacrol, one of the active components naturally occurring in Oregano.Ola-Loa Children's Multi-Vitamin Drink Mix, Cran-Raspberry, 30 Packets
Better your kids health by introducing them to this Child Multi-Vitamin based upon the most up-to-date studies on nutrition and child development and is 100% all-natural.Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum Vulgare) With 50% Olive Oil, Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Oregano essential Oil is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion.Oregano Oil (Wild) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Oregano Oil Tincture is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion. Topically as an anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and antibacterial.Oregano Oil, NOW Foods, 181 mg, 90 Enteric Coated Softgels
Oil of Oregano is known as a cure for, and it's ability to stop a cold sore/fever blister dead in it's tracks.Pascalite Bentonite Healing Powder, 16 oz.
Pascalite is used in soap and toothpaste, applied as a poultice to insect bites, sunburns, infections, cold sores, canker sores and acne, and as a suppository for hemorrhoids. Users found it a potent skin cleanser and conditioner, drank it for heartburn and ulcers.Pau D'Arco Bark Powder (Tabebula Impetiginosa), 4 oz. Bulk
Pau d'arco bark is a rich source of iron, which contributes to the elimination of wastes from the body and the assimilation of nutrients.Pau D'Arco Extract, Incan LaPacho, 100% Natural Herbal, 4 fl. oz.
The Incan Lapacho Co. Pau D'Arco extract is made from the inner barks of Plantation Grown Purple Lapacho trees found on or near the ancient Inca Trail. Pau D'Arco Tea has shown that it may hold the secret for the successful treatment of various diseases, or support the body's own healing powers.Pau D'Arco Tea, Incan Purple Lapacho, 48 Tea Bags
Pau D'Arco Tea has shown that it may support the bodies own ability to ward off many diseases.Samento Liquid Extract (Uncaria Tomentosa), 0.5% POA, 1 fl. oz.
Samento Uncaria Tomentosa is a Cat's Claw herb that may be beneficial in supporting the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions. Immune disorders may be the cause for various conditions such as cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.Samento (Uncaria Tomentosa), Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Regular Cat's Claw!), 0.5% POA, 600 mg, 30 Caps
Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil, Nature's Inventory, 2 fl. oz.
Shingles Soothe Wellness Oil eases the intense pain of the Shingles and helps to promote healing using unrefined grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of eucalyptus, marjoram, ginger, tea tree, and lavender.Spleen & Pancreas Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Use the Spleen & Pancreas Formula to strengthen and nourish the spleen and pancreas naturally.Sss Sting Stope Insect Gel, Homeopathic Boericke & Tafel, 2.75 oz. Topical Gel
Temporarily relief of itch, pain, and redness of non-poisonous insect bites and stings-mosquitos, bees and wasps. Soothes fever blisters and cold sores.Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic Solution (15% Water Soluble), 2 fl. oz.
Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic Solution can be used for mixing with water for douching, athletes foot, facial problems and bathing.Travel or Home First Aid Kit
The Travel or Home First Aid Kit has all the internal and topical products from Nutribiotic you'll need for your travel or home first aid needs.Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
Uva Ursi, also known as Bearberry, has a specific affinity for the genito-urinary organs, especially for urinary tract infections, cystitis, nephritis, urethritis, pyelitis, hematuria (bloody urine), yeast infections, vulvitis.Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.
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Herbal Remedies: Chicken Pox Information
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NOTIFY YOUR MIDWIFE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...
Any of the following occurs:
If you suspect that you or your child has chickenpox, consult your health care provider. He or she can easily diagnose chickenpox by examining the characteristic rash and by noting the presence of accompanying symptoms. Your health care provider can also prescribe medications to lessen the severity of disease and treat complications, if necessary. Be sure to call ahead for an appointment, to avoid waiting and possibly infecting others in a crowded waiting room.
Also, be sure to let your health care provider know if any of these complications occur:
- The rash spreads to one or both eyes.
- The rash gets very red, warm or tender, indicating a possible secondary bacterial skin infection.
- The rash is accompanied by dizziness, disorientation, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, tremors, loss of muscle coordination, worsening cough, vomiting, stiff neck or a fever higher than 103°F.
HELPFUL RELATED RESOURCES & WEBPAGES
Additional information available from:
The Herpes Resource Center (HRC)
American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 361-8488
NHIC: HRC Website Information
HRC Website
Forces of Nature: H-BALM Herpes Medication Information
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