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Take Care of Your Body to Keep Herpes at Bay
A strong immune system is key to keeping Herpes in check and reducing the number and
severity of outbreaks. Managing stress, getting good rest, exercising, and eating a healthy
diet are all factors that contribute to overall health and wellness.
As we've pointed out elsewhere on HerpeSite, we recommend that you take great care of your
body and health by eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of water-rich and green foods,
good sources of protein (such as organic meats and wild-caught fish), and anti-oxidants fruits
and vegetables. A good quality supplement routine that includes red, purple, and yellow anti-oxidants,
vitamins C and E, and a balanced blend of Omega essential fatty acid oils can be extremely beneficial.
Avoid foods containing hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils, as the trans-fats in them are toxic
to the body and create an unhealthy physical environment. Stay away from processed, fried, and
high-fat, high- sodium foods as much as possible. Eating as healthy as possible not only supports
your heath and immune system, but just knowing that you're doing great things for yourself
makes you feel good, and the "feel good" hormones get released!
We are VERY passionate about health and nutrition, and are not shy about stating our
opinions! The best thing you can do to create health and avoid illness is to take care of yourself. That,
very simply means: put great things in your body, and avoid bad things. We all know that smoking,
drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for us. We also know that highly processed foods,
too much sugar, and lack of exercise are bad for us. The more the body has to deal with harmful
substances, the less energy and resources it has to build health and vitality.
Here are our basic recommendations for ensuring a healthy body and
immune system that can better fight off infections and keep Herpes
outbreaks to a minimum.
Consume Omega Oils/Essential Fatty Acids. "Good fats" and oils are critical in maintaining health
and supporting the brain, eyes, and nervous system. For more information about EFAs, check out the
leading expert on the subject, Dr. Udo Erasmus at www.udoerasmus.com
Avoid Trans-fats and Partially Hydrogenated Oils. The media has finally caught up with us in
recognizing and publicizing the health-damaging effects of trans-fats. Trans-fats are unnatural and toxic
to the body. The sad thing is, the labeling law in the US is written in such a way that a product that has
.49 grams of trans-fat can still say "zero," which, in our opinion, is completely misleading. So the best
way to avoid trans-fats is to avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils! A
comprehensive resource is www.bantransfat.org
Another way to get good oils is by eating quality fish. Wild caught salmon is a healthy way to get
your Omegas. Farmed salmon is an unhealthy, unnatural, toxic product and should be avoided. Wild
Salmon will always be labeled as such. For a comprehensive look at the dangers of farmed salmon, go
to www.salmonnation.org
Get regular exercise. Whether you work out at the gym, do dance workouts in your living room, or
simply do daily walks through your neighborhood, getting your body moving is essential for good health!
You'll feel better and stronger physically, and studies have shown that regular exercise helps your
emotional state and increases longevity, too. If you've been sedentary for a while, just start slow and
easy, make it fun, and just do it!
Consider doing a cleanse or detox program. Many people feel that a cleanse helps to rid the body
of toxins and create a foundation for rebuilding the flora of the body. Some people report feeling lighter,
cleaner, and healthier, and that a cleanse program inspired them to continue to live and eat in a cleaner,
more healthful way. Some people even report reduction of physical symptoms. Cleanses should not be
undertaken lightly or without doing some good research, as doing a cleanse that's inappropriate for your
body or that doesn't supply certain nutrients can even be dangerous, particularly if you have an
underlying undiagnosed or diagnosed pre-existing medical condition. There are many cleanse
programs, from simple supplements to complicated juicing systems, to cleanses that include colon
hydrotherapy. Please consult a health professional prior to starting any such program!
Eat a balanced diet that contains water-rich fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain
anti-oxidants that fight free-radical damage, enzymes, and phytonutrients that help the body in ways that
science is only now beginning to understand. Eating fresh, whole foods is superior to individual
supplements because of the synergistic action of the nutrient combinations. Experts now recommend
that we eat 7-13 servings per day of fresh fruits and vegetables. That's a lot more than most people can
or will eat, and the quality of our produce is not always what it's cracked up to be!
Take a good quality supplement. There are many on the market, so find one you like and be sure to
take it regularly. Many people who start a health regimen drop off before they see any results, and most
often the results aren't visible or dramatic. Building health and wellness isn't an instant fix, so keep at it!
We've recently become familiar with the supplement line Juice Plus+, a whole food nutritional
supplement which is endorsed by leading Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Richard DeBois and
other traditional and alternative health care professionals, and consider them to be the best
overall supplement products we've found. It's like a salad bar in a capsule! We have never
before recommended a specific product, but in late 2008, we discovered JuicePlus and are
impressed with the results people get from it and the research and the science behind it. For
more comprehensive information on the benefits and the scientific research, go to
www.hollywoodjuiceplus.com (sponsored link)
A strong immune system is key to keeping Herpes in check and reducing the number and
severity of outbreaks. Managing stress, getting good rest, exercising, and eating a healthy
diet are all factors that contribute to overall health and wellness.
As we've pointed out elsewhere on HerpeSite, we recommend that you take great care of your
body and health by eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of water-rich and green foods,
good sources of protein (such as organic meats and wild-caught fish), and anti-oxidants fruits
and vegetables. A good quality supplement routine that includes red, purple, and yellow anti-oxidants,
vitamins C and E, and a balanced blend of Omega essential fatty acid oils can be extremely beneficial.
Avoid foods containing hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils, as the trans-fats in them are toxic
to the body and create an unhealthy physical environment. Stay away from processed, fried, and
high-fat, high- sodium foods as much as possible. Eating as healthy as possible not only supports
your heath and immune system, but just knowing that you're doing great things for yourself
makes you feel good, and the "feel good" hormones get released!
We are VERY passionate about health and nutrition, and are not shy about stating our
opinions! The best thing you can do to create health and avoid illness is to take care of yourself. That,
very simply means: put great things in your body, and avoid bad things. We all know that smoking,
drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for us. We also know that highly processed foods,
too much sugar, and lack of exercise are bad for us. The more the body has to deal with harmful
substances, the less energy and resources it has to build health and vitality.
Here are our basic recommendations for ensuring a healthy body and
immune system that can better fight off infections and keep Herpes
outbreaks to a minimum.
Consume Omega Oils/Essential Fatty Acids. "Good fats" and oils are critical in maintaining health
and supporting the brain, eyes, and nervous system. For more information about EFAs, check out the
leading expert on the subject, Dr. Udo Erasmus at www.udoerasmus.com
Avoid Trans-fats and Partially Hydrogenated Oils. The media has finally caught up with us in
recognizing and publicizing the health-damaging effects of trans-fats. Trans-fats are unnatural and toxic
to the body. The sad thing is, the labeling law in the US is written in such a way that a product that has
.49 grams of trans-fat can still say "zero," which, in our opinion, is completely misleading. So the best
way to avoid trans-fats is to avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils! A
comprehensive resource is www.bantransfat.org
Another way to get good oils is by eating quality fish. Wild caught salmon is a healthy way to get
your Omegas. Farmed salmon is an unhealthy, unnatural, toxic product and should be avoided. Wild
Salmon will always be labeled as such. For a comprehensive look at the dangers of farmed salmon, go
to www.salmonnation.org
Get regular exercise. Whether you work out at the gym, do dance workouts in your living room, or
simply do daily walks through your neighborhood, getting your body moving is essential for good health!
You'll feel better and stronger physically, and studies have shown that regular exercise helps your
emotional state and increases longevity, too. If you've been sedentary for a while, just start slow and
easy, make it fun, and just do it!
Consider doing a cleanse or detox program. Many people feel that a cleanse helps to rid the body
of toxins and create a foundation for rebuilding the flora of the body. Some people report feeling lighter,
cleaner, and healthier, and that a cleanse program inspired them to continue to live and eat in a cleaner,
more healthful way. Some people even report reduction of physical symptoms. Cleanses should not be
undertaken lightly or without doing some good research, as doing a cleanse that's inappropriate for your
body or that doesn't supply certain nutrients can even be dangerous, particularly if you have an
underlying undiagnosed or diagnosed pre-existing medical condition. There are many cleanse
programs, from simple supplements to complicated juicing systems, to cleanses that include colon
hydrotherapy. Please consult a health professional prior to starting any such program!
Eat a balanced diet that contains water-rich fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain
anti-oxidants that fight free-radical damage, enzymes, and phytonutrients that help the body in ways that
science is only now beginning to understand. Eating fresh, whole foods is superior to individual
supplements because of the synergistic action of the nutrient combinations. Experts now recommend
that we eat 7-13 servings per day of fresh fruits and vegetables. That's a lot more than most people can
or will eat, and the quality of our produce is not always what it's cracked up to be!
Take a good quality supplement. There are many on the market, so find one you like and be sure to
take it regularly. Many people who start a health regimen drop off before they see any results, and most
often the results aren't visible or dramatic. Building health and wellness isn't an instant fix, so keep at it!
We've recently become familiar with the supplement line Juice Plus+, a whole food nutritional
supplement which is endorsed by leading Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Richard DeBois and
other traditional and alternative health care professionals, and consider them to be the best
overall supplement products we've found. It's like a salad bar in a capsule! We have never
before recommended a specific product, but in late 2008, we discovered JuicePlus and are
impressed with the results people get from it and the research and the science behind it. For
more comprehensive information on the benefits and the scientific research, go to
www.hollywoodjuiceplus.com (sponsored link)
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