Now that Halloween's over, and Thanksgiving is upon us, it is safe to say that we are in the thick of the holiday season. For me that means a lot of planning, a lot of cooking, a lot of shopping, and a lot of stress.
I don't think I'm the only one. Many of my patients experience a lot more stress during the holidays. I'm seeing more depression, more colds, and recently I've noticed an increase in outbreaks in my herpes patients.
Stress is the number one lifestyle factor associated with...
I'm always amazed at the amount of misinformation, or lack of information, that people have about Herpes. Often when I tell a new partner... Read more »
Since I contracted herpes, whenever I’ve gone to the gynecologist she’s always asked me to estimate how many outbreaks I experience per... Read more »
In the final month of the year, I always find it helpful to not just think about the goals or resolutions I have for the following year,... Read more »
If someone's partner has Herpes, and there is thus a likely chance that one may contract the virus, would it make sense to purposefully... Read more »
OK, you're in the middle of an outbreak and you‘re in pain! How do you manage the uncomfortable and painful symptoms? First, get... Read more »
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can... Read more »
There is good news ahead for herpes patients, who usually suffer through a week of treatment before their pain and symptoms are resolved. The FDA has... Read more »
What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital... Read more »
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