HSV holistic approaches and quick relief strategies
Working with HSV requires holistic approaches and quick relief strategies. At Intimate Ecology, naturopathic support for recurrent HSV outbreaks provides two layers of support. A safe space to feel seen and heard and to receive the care you deserve.
Support for herpes doesn’t always come from one avenue. It can often take a village of support, such as a Naturopath, counsellor and a GP you feel comfortable with, to help foster a sense of safety.
Through naturopathic medicine, we can help to reduce recurrent outbreaks, reduce pain and help you to feel strong again by supporting your immunity, nervous system, microbiome and fostering a non-judgemental space.
What can I do if I have an outbreak now?
Although herpes is very common (both genital and oral) and while this is not something you should not feel ashamed of, the reality is, outbreaks can still be very painful and uncomfortable even if you are taking antiviral medications.
Jessie is one of our Intimate Ecology practitioners who specialises in sexual health and believes everyone deserves to feel confident and comfortable in their body.
Because working with HSV requires holistic approaches and quick relief strategies naturopath Jessie-Anne has given her favourite tips for herpes outbreaks are:
- Any small tears or friction can cause herpes to surface. This can happen easily during sex, shaving, or waxing. Support the skin with appropriate ointment barriers and ensure you are using the best microbiome friendly lubricant during sexual activity.
- Topically applied creams such as zinc or manuka honey can help heal ulcerations and reduce burning or pain
- Apply a heat pack to hips, pelvic region or upper legs to reduce pain
- A warm bath to soothe (if the burning really hurts, you can urinate in it at the end, this may sound icky but it works wonders because weeing on a sore can hurt!)
and last, but not least…
Take this as a message from your body that you may need some additional rest! Ensure you are maintaining your stress levels with good sleep, a healthy diet & exposing yourself to nature.
If you feel like you have been doing all you can to get on top of outbreaks, but they resurface more than you would like, book in with one of your Intimate Ecology practitioners because working with HSV requires holistic approaches and quick relief strategies.
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