Cold-sores are caused by the virus known as herpes simplex 1 (herpes virus hominis). According to the, Natural Remedies Encyclopedia, cold sores are “an infectious disease caused by herpes simplex…It is caused by a life-long virus which you get by kissing or drinking out of someone’s glass etc. But, for practical purposes, there are other immediate causes as well.”[1]

     Once a person has become infected by the virus, an outbreak can result from stress, eating too much sugar, excessive ultraviolet light, the onset of menstruation in some women, poor diet, alcohol consumption and even acid foods can cause outbreaks in some people.

  Some people have experienced herpes outbreaks in as little as 30 minutes after consuming products containing aspartame and Splenda!

GENERAL SYMPTOMS

  Cold -sores are, says the Natural Remedies Encyclopedia, “thin- walled inflamed pimples which have a tendency to reoccur in the same area, most frequently at the borders of the mouth…it tends to occur at, or close to, where the skin and mucous membrane meet. First comes a local tenderness with a small bump. Then this bump changes into a blister; and the tenderness may increase. Nearby lymph nodes may become swollen. After about 48 hours the blisters crust over. Sometimes pus oozes, making eating difficult. Cold sores appear 3-10 days after exposure and may last up to three weeks, but generally only 7-10 days.”[2]

   Examples of the blister stage and the crusted over stage can be seen on the front cover as well as a tongue infected with the virus. The picture above depicts the crusted over stage.

  GENITAL HERPES/HERPES TYPE 2

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Genital Herpes is “a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years.”[3]

  The outbreaks are painful. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Recurrent fluid-filled blisters on the genitals that rupture; this leaves red, inflamed, painful lesions. These are preceded by a slightly irritating tingling. When the lesion appears, it is accompanied by a sharp pain.”[4]

  Herpes Type II is the most common and prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. “Results of a nationally representative study show that genital herpes infection is common in the United States. Nationwide, at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or one out of five adolescents and adults, have had genital HSV infection. Between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, the number of Americans with genital herpes infection increased 30 percent. Genital HSV-2 infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost one out of five). This may be due to male-to-female transmissions being more likely than female-to-male transmission.”[5]

   About a half a million new cases are reported yearly in the U.S., and about 80% of those are 20-39 years of age.

  Herpes enters the body through the skin and travels into nerve groups at the base of the spine. The virus resides here until some event such as stress, -or dietary factors weaken the system, and the virus is propelled into action.

LATER SYMPTOMS

  The viral infection can range from no symptoms to a major inflammation of the liver, accompanied by fever. In women it can lead to cervical cancer.These extreme cases are more likely in those who have continually compromised their immune systems by bad eating habits, poor lifestyle choices, stress etc.The liver becomes congested, and unable to rid the body of toxins, the colon also becomes congested with fecal matter and begins to spill toxins into the blood stream; as a result, the blood, which feeds the organs, becomes a carrier of toxic waste. Over time the toxins become too much for the immune system to handle, and finally all manner of viruses, and bacteria proliferate in the system.  It is in such an environment that the herpes virus can cause serious complications in some people.

    NATURAL REMEDIES

   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “There is no treatment that can cure herpes, but antiviral medications can shorten and prevent outbreaks during the period of time the person takes the medication. In addition, daily suppressive therapy for symptomatic herpes can reduce transmission to partners.”[6]

  For many people antiviral drugs are too expensive. Also some people are concerned about the side effects of drugs, (side effects we often hear about in the news media), and believe these side effects and health risks outweigh the  benefit of drugs.But as usual many people have found great success with natural God-given remedies.

LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS

First they have eliminated the artificial sugars, and especially the diet sodas from their lives.

  L-Lysine Supplements

  The amino acid L-Lysine has been very effective in shortening herpes outbreaks, and even preventing outbreaks. Additionally L-Lysine is inexpensive. About 500-1000 milligrams per day of the supplement has been very effective for many people. At the first signs of an outbreak (the tingling stage) taking 2,000-3,000 milligrams per day until all symptoms disappear will prevent a full-blown outbreak in most cases.

   L-Lysine can also be consumed in powdered form. Taking a teaspoon of L-Lysine powder three times during the day will shorten outbreaks or even prevent them.

  TEA TREE OIL or LAVENDER OIL

  Tea tree oil, and Lavender oil are both very effective against herpes.  The oil can be applied several times a day with a q-tip at the first sign of a tingle, and in most cases will prevent the outbreak. It can also be applied to sores that have already formed.

  Hydrogen peroxide combined with a few drops of 100% pure Tea Tree Oil is also very effective against outbreaks.

DMSO

DMSO is dimethyl sulfoxide. It is an all-natural substance derived from wood pulp. Discussing the effects of DMSO on herpes Dr. Morton Walker explains: “By itself, DMSO is only moderately effective against …the simplex virus…In an interview with Orville J. Davis, M.D….he said he had success with ..[a] vitamin C combination for herpes simplex…” The treatment consists of high dosages of Vitamin C, and painting the herpes lesions with a DMSO-Vitamin C solution.[7]

   Explaining the usefulness of DMSO when combined with other substances we read, “DMSO has the unique ability to penetrate the skin barriers and traverse the body quickly. This is due to its small molecular structure and its amazing characteristic as a solvent. It readily mixes with organic and inorganic materials such as water and oil. DMSO is also a carrier. Doctors are using DMSO to carry other medical substances into the body making them much more effective.

    The most important attribute of DMSO in our fight against the herpes virus is its unique ability to enter the cell itself. Lacking a genetic material to exist on its own, viruses can only replicate (multiply) within a cell. Once inside the cell the herpes virus is protected by the protein coating of the cell making most antiviral drugs ineffective against the herpes virus. (Of course, big pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know that.) DMSO contains oxygen. Viruses cannot exist in an elevated oxygen (or alkaline) environment. Applied properly DMSO enters the cell and kills the herpes virus. This is an indisputable fact.”[8]

    So the idea is to combine substances that are known to be anti-viral with DMSO as their carrier to deliver them inside of the cell to destroy the virus.

   One substance that has been used with DMSO to kill the herpes virus is hydrogen peroxide. Some people use equal drops of DMSO and hydrogen peroxide mixed together and applied directly on the legions 4-5 times per day, or when they feel the first tingling to prevent the outbreak. This remedy combined with a general overall healthy lifestyle has kept many free of outbreaks for years.

   The idea is to have the DMSO carry the hydrogen peroxide, to the virus. The hydrogen peroxide creates an oxygenated environment and because viruses cannot survive in an oxygenated environment, the herpes virus dies.

DMSO WITH GARLIC

   Because Garlic is so effective as a natural antibiotic- combining Garlic oil with DMSO and applying it to a legion or an area that has begun to tingle is very effective.

   Garlic oil can be made by peeling one pound of fresh( preferably organic) garlic, and blending it in one quart of pure virgin cold pressed olive oil. Leave this mixture for 3-5 days in a warm place or sunlight. Strain with a fine cloth.

   An alternative method, as described by Dr. Christopher, is to take “fresh garlic, crushed or sliced and placed in a Pyrex cake pan, covered with olive oil, and put in a warm (not hot) area, such as a radiator or warm oven or sunny place for about twelve hours.  The oil is then filtered and the solids are discarded.  Bottle the oil in dark bottles, stopper the bottle and wax the stopper, store in a cool place.”[9]

   The remedies mentioned can be purchased at your local health food store. Hydrogen peroxide is available at drugstores- and even some supermarkets.

   The DMSO cannot legally be sold as a natural remedy, but is usually sold as a solvent. So you may not be able to find this in your health food store. You may have to get it at a pet store or maybe online.

CONCLUSION

   There are many other natural methods to deal with the herpes virus; I have only included a few of the many possible combinations that have been effective for others.

 Remember, with God there is no such thing as an incurable disease. “ Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” Mathew 4:23

God Bless,

  K.M. Henry M.M.

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DONNA’S CORNER

BALDNESS AND HAIRLOSS

   Although baldness or hair loss is not a chronic life-threatening disease, it can have profound self –esteem issues for both men and women in our current society.

  For women hair loss can be especially devastating. “Hair loss not only robs a woman of her sense of style, but oftentimes her sense of self-esteem and her security -- it can be very devastating," says Michael Reed, MD, a New York University Medical Center dermatologist who specializes in female pattern hair loss.”[10]

  Anything that impairs the vitality of the body has an effect on the hair.  When the circulation is diminished by any condition, the scalp cannot receive proper nourishment. Diseases of the scalp and loss of hair are expressions of bodily ailments.  A poisonous or impure bloodstream carries little or no nourishment to the hair. 

There are several types of hair loss-.  ALOPECIA is – baldness or loss of hair. -

ALOPECIA TOTALIS is – loss of all scalp hair. 

ALOPECIA AREATA is – hair falling out in patches.  Alopecia occurs mostly in men but occasionally in women.

   Below we will briefly address methods to assist, in general with the above types of hair loss.

   A youthful scalp has about 100,000 to 200,000 hairs.  A single hair generally lasts two to six years, and is then replaced by a new hair.  When baldness begins there is an excess of shorter, thinner hair.  Even though it is normal to lose as much as 100 hairs a day, once the follicle dies it never again produces hair.  However when the follicle has not died, but only has stopped producing hair, careful treatment can restore hair growth.

  A variety of factors affect hair loss, some of which are:  heredity, hormonal, aging, drugs, stress (depletes B vitamins), iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, and the chemicals found in most hair dyes (etc).

NATURAL REMEDIES

  Along with external treatments, any real treatment for hair loss must involve attention to the foods that are eaten. Improper eating habits lead to diseased blood. Nutrient filled blood feeds the scalp; diseased blood provides few or none of the nutrients so crucial to the scalp’s maintenance.

  Minerals and vitamins are important for hair growth.  Analysis of the hair has shown it to be composed of iron, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon and sulphur. The blood must be supplied with these minerals so that nourishment will be carried to the scalp.  Raw foods contain the highest percentage of these minerals obtainable.

  The blood that nourishes the hair must be purified by using wholesome,  nourishing foods, that will build a healthy body.

Go on a cleansing juice program.  Then only eat nourishing food that is low in starch, preferably lots of fruits and vegetables. Getting enough protein may be an issue but the following nourishing foods are excellent sources of protein:  sesame seed, pumpkin, sunflower seed, almonds and brewers yeast are excellent source of protein. Some foods and herbs that nourish and brighten the hair are nettle, peppergrass, sage, marshmallow leaves and burdock.

Ø      B VITAMINS ESPECIALLY AFFECTS HAIR GROWTH.

Ø      NETTLE IS KNOWN TO HELP PREVENT HAIR LOSS.

Ø      SAGE IS AN ASTRIGENT KNOWN TO STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH.

Ø      FLAXSEED OIL HELPS KEEP HAIR FROM THINNING.

Ø      ROSEMARY HELPS PREVENT PREMATURE BALDNESS AND STIMULATE HEAD CIRCULATION.

Ø      SINCE HATS AND WIGS LIMIT AIR TO THE SCALP, CONTINUAL USE WILL CAUSE HAIR TO FALL OUT FASTER.

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