Though there are ways to treat herpes by medication, this is not a cure and these days prescription medications are expensive and can have annoying side effect.
Currently there is not cure for the herpes virus.
Even though you may not have an outbreak for a long period of time, that does not mean you are free of the virus.
Herpes (hsv) stays in your body for life.
It is important to protect your partner by using condoms and abstaining from sex during and outbreak.
Fortunately there are ways that you can cure an outbreak naturally.
Below are a few helpful tips.
Tip 1.
) Tea Tree Oil.
This can be used by adding it to water and gargling it to cure canker sores or applied by q-tip to a blister to prevent eruption.
This substance has been widely known to cure all types of open sores.
Tip 2.
) Omega-3.
 Fatty acids are good in strengthening cell walls which makes it hard for the body to have an outbreak.
This acts as a defense for the virus.
Foods like fish, egg whites and walnuts have a high amount of Omega 3 fatty acids.
You can also take an over the counter supplement.
Tip 3.
) Reduce stress.
Having significant stress in your life can weaken the immune system triggering and outbreak.
Try meditation, relaxation methods and exercise to reduce stress in your life.
These are just 3 of the many treatment options available.
I'm sure you probably have more questions, so why not find out more.