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There is nothing that prepares you for the phone call you get from your doctor, or the email or even the in visit check up when your doctor says, “you have herpes”. 

Most of us are shocked, deer in the headlights, frozen, and probably end up crying. 

I was there in 2011 when I was diagnosed with genital HSV2 herpes. Today is not the day for my story, you can watch that here but today is talk about what physically is going on and then the emotional trauma we go through. 

Physically:

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Today, Alexandra sat down with Caroline Goodner, a woman who founded OrganiCare, a company whose mission is 'to create all-natural and organic OTC healthcare products that are safe, effective, and simply better than the petrochemical-based industrial products used by most consumers today.' And it is something she and her team have managed to achieve. Their product, Femiclear is very popular amongst herpes patients.

While we all know that herpes stigma is far greater pain usually than the pain h…

The human body is vulnerable to many diseases and ailments. We have found the treatment for some and are still looking for an effective treatment for a few illnesses. Genital herpes is one such disease for which we do not have any cure yet.

A prevalent disease, genital herpes, is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) triggered by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) of two types- HSV1 and HSV2. The former primarily infects around the mouth, while the latter mainly infects in and around the genital…

The CBD tincture or Cannabidiol is a famous remedy utilized for many common health-related ailments. It is one of the 100 major chemical compounds that are extracted from the Marijuana plant, scientifically known as Cannabis Salva. 

CBD is not a psychoactive element, although it's a cannabinoid that is found in cannabis. This CBD quality makes it an appealing choice for people who are opting for chronic pain relief and other similar symptoms. CBD doesn't offer any mind-altering effects that oth…

Interview with Damon Sununtnasuk about Monolaurin, Lysine and Other Supplements

Today I am interviewing Damon Sununtnasuk from Natural Cure Labs. We talk a lot about monolaurin and also other ways and supplements that can help us fight herpes. 

Damon started his business in San Francisco and was encouraged by other entrepreneurs and likeminded people who were interested in natural medicine, which led him to start his own mission-driven company that’s able to produce solutions for millions o…

Alexandra Harbushka: Hey there. I'm Alexandra Harbushka, founder of Life With Herpes. I'm really excited to be doing an interview here with my new friend, Damon, wait, I had it perfect. Okay, Sununtnasuk.

Damon Sununtnasuk: Pretty great.

Alexandra: Okay, what was it?

Damon: Sununtnasuk, but Damon is totally fine.

Alexandra: Okay. Sununtnasuk, gosh, I was practicing guys. Okay, we were saying how like he would take Harbushka over his last name any day.

Damon: That's right.

Alexandra: Okay…

Herpes is a common infection that causes painful sores and fluid-filled lesions on the body. It can spread by getting in direct contact with the infected person by kissing or sharing utensils, straws, etc. Herpes symptoms include core sores, itching, a burning effect, and fever after a few days. Many people with the virus may experience mild to infrequent symptoms that may be hard to detect.

Individuals with the virus need to treat every symptom seriously. It’s best to avoid close physical co…

Tea Tree Oil Has May Powerful Benefits to treat Herpes Outbreaks

Essential Oils have been used for many many years and over the last 10 years have become mainstream. It’s common to walk into a store and they will have an essential oil diffuser going to either clean the air, create a mood or just because it smells good. I know I use essential oils to help my son sleep and to help set the mood for him. Also, lots of products now are infused with essential oils to either make them smell good or …