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Monday, 13 August 2007 |
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Individuals who are living with herpes have to constantly be mindful of their diet and health concerns. There are nutritional needs that you can get through your diet that is noted to be active in vitro to the herpes virus. A high diet rich in Lysine which can come from vegetables, dairy products, legumes, fish, and sprouts is active against the herpes virus, but avoiding arginine rich foods like chocolate, nuts, carob, coconuts, and soybeans. Vitamin C, Biflavanoids, and Zinc can be combined with Lysine and it’s noted that Zinc can actually reduce the frequency and duration of an outbreak.
A high dose of vitamin C is good for immunity and enhancing cell health this was taken from clinical results when a trial was conducted. Vitamin C should be increased during all meals, but citric fruits and juices should be avoided during an outbreak because of the high acidic content found in fruits and juices. Processed foods, sugars, caffeine, chocolate, and other artificially sweetened drinks or foods. Diet plays a big part with people who have viral and disease infections because they affect the immune system which can make it difficult to fight infections when colds, flu or other ailments come on. People with herpes need to take care of themselves and to maintain a healthy immune system so they can lower the outbreaks and any lesions that come from outbreaks. Not everyone knows, but diet does play a big part in the health of someone with herpes.Taking care of your health by what you put in your body by what you eat and drink is ideal to maintain optimum health and helping your condition from having any reactions and breakouts. Doctors advise those who are living with herpes to monitor their diets and the things that can cause or aggravate a break out or prolong a break out. Doing the little things everyday will ensure your health and keeping it where it should be. Staying consistent with diet and exercise is ideal for staying healthy and keeping the outbreaks under control and manageable for a person to live with. |
Written by hgirel on 2008-02-29 03:36:00
Yes, Diet is very important to herpes people. Many people can deal with herpes now. You can check their tips on the stories page on a Herpes community site: \" stdpal com\". Good luck! |
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