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The number of people living with genital herpes is staggering. Nearly 50 million people in the United States have genital herpes, and there are 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year. There is more need for a book on herpes treatment than ever, yet there is a dearth of useful, updated information for the diagnosed.

The Good News About the Bad News: Herpes is a complete guide to living and loving with genital herpes with this core message: a herpes diagnosis is not the end of the world. Written in a positive, honest, and straightforward style, this book shows readers how they can live fulfilling and sexually active lives with the virus. The author, an internationally recognized herpes expert, offers information on understanding herpes symptoms and triggers, treatment options, the latest herpes research, and avoiding transmission to future sex partners. At the end of each chapter, she addresses the most common questions and concerns herpes sufferers have based on her experiences counseling thousands of people with genital herpes in her sexual health clinic and online as the herpes expert at WebMD.com.

The stigma associated with genital herpes can be a powerful disease in itself, and this book addresses the psychological impact on one's self-esteem it can have. The author gives advice for breaking the news to potential partners about herpes, coping with herpes in monogamous relationships, and finding supportive groups and resources.

Customer Reviews (4)

Great Book
Just as promised, a great book with tons of information that is readable and understandable. Absolutely recommend it.

A Must-Have book for patients AND providers
As a Family Nurse Practitioner working in women's health, I have found the diagnosis and treatment of herpes especially frustrating.There has always been such confusion surrounding how to screen, treat and counsel patients regarding this emotionally charged disease.Terri Warren has addressed all these issues with years of research and practice as her guide.This book will answer the most common questions posed by patients and providers alike.She gives guidance to the clinician and reassurance to the patient that Herpes is manageable and that patients with this diagnosis have in the past and will in the future live full and rewarding lives.I will be making this book a part of our patient lending library and encouraging fellow providers to do the same.Thank you Terri for sharing your life's work with us.
Linda Poirier MSN FNP-C

The End of Mis-Information
The author has, at last, written a comprehensive yet understandable guide to this virus. I wish this book had been available when I was first diagnosed in 1993. While I learned a lot more about herpes from this book even after all these years of living with it, the book was most valuable to me as a source of information to my current partner, who does not have the virus. After reading the book, she was able to make an informed, knowledgeable decision about becoming physically intimate. She remains free of the virus, due to both precautions and luck, but fully understands the risks and how to minimize them.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has herpes, or knows someone who does and wants to better understand it.

EVERYTHING you need to know about HERPES- BUY THIS BOOK!
WOW, hat's off to Terri Warren, RN, NP! Terri's book tells you everything you could ever want to know about herpes in a caring, girl-friend style dialog filled with absolutely accurate medical information. In a world full of misinformation and false promises of cures, this book is a welcome change. I believe every question that any patient has ever asked me about herpes is answered somewhere within this book. Confused about whether or not your diagnosis is accurate? Not clear where, when or how you caught herpes? Feeling isolated and hopeless about your disease? Terri addresses ALL of these issues within her book. I am a board-certified family physician who has become an expert in sexually transmitted diseases, and I will recommend this book to every single patient that I diagnose with herpes (or who has questions about herpes, especially if their partner has it.) Kudos to Terri Warren for writing such an easily readable, accurate, and helpful book!Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDs ... Read more

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Making Peace with Herpes is possibly the most thought-provoking and original book ever written on the subject of herpes. Christopher Scipio started off as a victim of the virus and transformed himself into one of the most experienced holistic practitioners who treats herpes in North America.He is an outspoken advocate of treatment without drug therapy.While it is a subject that many people would rather avoid, Scipio points out that 60% of the sexually active population in North America has either herpes simplex 1 or 2. “70% of the people who have it either don't know they have it, won't admit they have it or are not treating it,” Scipio explains “For some people having herpes can make you feel like a leper. There are no public fundraisers or celebrity spokespersons championing the cause of herpes. In fact you would be hard-pressed to get anyone to admit in public that they have ‘the gift.’ ““The good news and the ironic news is that herpes is one of the easiest diseases to manage naturally. There is absolutely no need for drug-therapy for herpes. This book isn’t just about how to have fewer outbreaks or how to stop having outbreaks; just doing that isn’t enough to be healthy. This book is about holistically healing your herpes and living a healthy, happy and balanced life. Holistic health is about much more than making symptoms go away.”Making Peace with Herpes is a must read for everyone.Whether you have herpes, are in a relationship with someone with herpes or you just want to educate yourself on the worlds fastest growing pandemic; it’s a self-empowerment guide of the first order. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Making Peace with Herpes
It was nice to read about someone else's story, but truthfully, the book is repetitive and doesn't provide that much new information.The same few things are repeated over and over again.Although I understand that repetition can provide emphasis, this was simply redundant.I got it the first three times...Beside that, the book seems more like a pitch to purchase his remedies than anything else since each source in the book refers back to something he is selling.I was hoping for a "deeper" experience from this book but didn't get it.

An Excellent book
This is a great book for anyone who is suffering from herpes.It gives you a natural approach to gaining control of your outbreaks while helping you deal with the emotional side of herpes. This book truely made a difference in my life and I highly recommend it to anyone who is suffering emotionally from herpes and anyone who wants to try a natural approach to dealing with herpes.

Useful Information
In a constant search to help decrease the number of herpes out breaks I had every year, I purchased this book.It had a lot useful information, however, some of it was a little too much for me.Many of the products discussed had to be ordered directly from the author.I was able to find some of them in my local health food store.I still use the concepts and ideas presented in the book. Through a combination of these ideas and many lifestyle changes, I am happy to say that I have been outbreak free for several months!

Excellent Holistic Guide for Herpes Treatment
If you are looking for an alternative to staying on damaging Herpes drugs for the rest of your life, along with a means to enhancing your attacked immune system and coming to true terms with a lifelong STD, this book is a must read. As stated in this book, you have 3 options if you have Herpes: stay on drugs (which does not help your immune system or build your resistance to outbreaks, and has other costly side effects over time), do nothing (which is unethical), or treat your Herpes holistically, which is just as effective if not more so than drugs in controlling outbreaks, and also provides lasting health benefits. Please, read this book before staying on drugs or purchasing all the so-called natural remedies littering the Internet (and sponsored by your favorite pharmaceutical company). Read it for education alone. Read it even if you don't have Herpes but are sexually active.

The only book you need to understand living with herpes
Christopher's book was a life saver. It is informative, it responded to my doubts and fears, it answered my questions. It showed me a way to live with herpes holistically.It taught me to think positively about something that was making me very negative.

I have given the book to several family members and friends who have herpes and they have loved it too. I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Once comprehensive but now outdated
The most recent edition of this book is now nearly 10 years old.In the medical field, that is a huge amount of time.I bought this book based on the positive reviews posted on Amazon, but ended up more confused after reading it.This book focuses primarily on the medical facts about herpes (if you want a book to help you deal with the emotional issues, this is NOT the book for you), but much of what is discussed is outdated.For instance, the book discusses that not much is known about asymptomatic shedding, but that there probably isn't much risk of infecting a partner unless visible sores are present -- science now knows that this isn't the case (in fact about 70% of people got herpes when their partners had no visible symptoms).The anti-virals such as Valtrex were just coming on the market around the time this book was published and effectiveness of these drugs wasn't well known at that point.A few days of research online will educate you far better than this book will about treatment and reducing the risk of transmission.

I did like some of the medical details regarding rarer symptoms -- this book does go much deeper than any information you will find on herpes resources online.This book also discussed herpes behavior on other part of the body -- something that isn't well discussed in other sources I have consulted.

If this book is ever updated, I think it will oncew again be a very valuable read.Until it's updated, however, the outdated information outweighs the detail it contains.

Covered most of my questions
I think the book was well written and I liked the author's writing style. Its a little outdated though. I would like to see an updated edition with more data on the newer anti herpes drugs such as Valtrex. Its been 5 years, so its time to get some newer information out there.

I am not a leper. read this book
Sometimes genital herpes can feel like a life sentence. And an occasionally itchy one at that. I experienced bitterness over the person who gave it to me and for 10 years people have resented me for having it. They believe it's a punishment for promiscuity when in fact I only had three serious partners and one gave it to me.

This book is awesome! It has all the fax AND good advice about handling herpes. Iam more confident about just coming out and saying yes I am herpes sufferer please understand my perspective. I am not a leper. I FEEL A LOT BETTER AND KNOW ONE DAY I WILL FIND SOMEONE. highly recomended

The best I have found.
This book is a comprehensive collection of questions that a person(infected or not) probably has. And there are questions that may not haveeven been thought of.

Stepehen Sacks "speaks" to the reader ina way that is humane and almost comforting. He answers these questions andpresents the facts in a straightforward, realistic, non-judgemental andresponsible way.

Some things this book explainsare:

Symptoms.

Medical aspects of infection/ reinfection (in a wayeasily understood by those not in the medical profession.)

Type 1 vs.Type 2.

Means of transmission.

Management of the virus.

Asymptomatic vs. having symptoms and not knowing it.

Herpes andcancer.

It also addresses pshcological concerns and neonatalconcerns.

It contains color plates that visually exemplify the virus.

This book will allow those who read it to have the knowledge they needto protect themselves and their loved ones.

Read this book with yourhighligter and a notepad by your side.

This book saved my life . . . my self-esteem, marriage, etc!
This book is very informative.I learned more from this book than I did from the multitude of web sites on the subject.It's THE book to give to someone close who doesn't understand the disease. ... Read more

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An estimated one million Americans are infected each year with genital herpes. Though most are initially unaware of the infection, those diagnosed may face difficult questions about how they acquired herpes and how to manage it. This book provides a balanced perspective on medical and emotional issues including:- Recurrences- Treatment Options- Transmission- Pregnancy- Telling Your Partner ... Read more

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Excellent resource
As a sexuality educator for the American Social Health Association's STI Hotline, I have found this book to be an invaluable resource.Managing Herpes is a thorough, sensitive, practical, and down-to-earth guide for those diagnosed with a HSV infection, partners of those with herpes, sexuality educators, and other sexuality professionals.It debunks common myths and empowers readers with accurate information about transmission and treatment, up-to-date research, and guidance for managing both the practical and emotional aspects of herpes infection, including communicating with partners.

Informative
I have skimmed the book and I have found that it was worth purchasing.The information is very detailed and informative.Worth picking up.

excellent
This is a must read for anyone looking for answers to the most frequently asked questions about HSV. The text is very informative, easy to read and understand.

This book is one of my most important
This book has helped me so much. I thought my partner and I were the only ones with herpes. This book made it clear that isn't true. I'm making my boyfriend read it now too.
My two favorite chapters ar "Telling a Partner" and "Treatment Options." Those two chapters alone saved me - I was too scared in the beginning to even talk to him and then this book helped me decide what medicine I should use.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ... Read more

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Herpes simplex viruses are capable of causing a wide variety of infections, including genital herpes, which is so common a sexually transmitted disease that it affects one in five people in the United States. Understanding Herpes is an accessible sourcebook about the virus, its various strains, the ways in which it is transmitted, its symptoms, and the most effective treatments for fighting infection and aftereffects. The book also details how the virus can manifest itself in AIDS patients, pregnant women, and newborns, and discusses the emotional problems that can be caused by herpes infections.

Revised chapters provide:

* New information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of genital herpes

* New breakthroughs and discoveries in antiviral therapy

* New data about the connection between genital herpes and an increased risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV

* Additional steps people can take to reduce the spread of genital herpes between sexual partners

* New information about how drug treatments can reduce the likelihood of spreading the infection to sexual partners

* Updated information about the use of antiviral drugs during pregnancy

A chapter on vaccines includes new information about topical microbicides that may prove effective in preventing genital herpes in women. In plain, informative language this book is ideal for the patient and for loved ones. ... Read more

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Insightful and educational
This book helped me to understand the various types of herpes and the different between them all. It also helped to dispelled myths that exist and varies testing methods, treatment and other option out there. I thought this book was very detailed oriented and easy to understand fulled with additional references and advise. ... Read more

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For over two decades, Dr. Ruth has been the most recognizable and influential sex expert in the world. Now she tackles how to deal with one of the most common and misunderstood sexually transmitted diseases: herpes. It is estimated that herpes has infected some sixty million people in the United States. By interviewing dozens of people with herpes who have gone through the process of overcoming guilt, shame, and the common misconceptions associated with herpes, Dr. Ruth speaks frankly and openly about: What herpes is, and the different kinds of herpes you can catch; The ways herpes can be transmitted; How to cope with the disease once you have it; Having that all-important "talk" about dealing with herpes with either a prospective lover or a longtime partner, and Joining a herpes support group (or starting one of your own). Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking about Herpes also offers unique strategies on how to talk to your kids about herpes, and how herpes affects you if you're gay or an older adult. Finally, Dr. Ruth addresses how to talk about other sexually transmitted diseases with your partner or lover. ... Read more

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As an STD Patient Advocate...
and as a person who has been living with Herpes for nearly 7 years, I would highly recommend this book to anyone.It's not just for those who have experienced the physical issues that surround an STD diagnosis; it delves much deeper into the psychological and emotional aspects as well.

This book is a great resource for those living with an STD and provides as much of a step-by-step process to emotional recovery as any I have read.

I would highly recommend that anyone who is single and dating to pick up this book and read it cover to cover, perhaps even a couple of times.It will prepare you for the day when one of my 60 Million peers approach you with "The Talk" where they will disclose their own personal status and allow you to make a well informed decision on whether to continue the relationship or not.

Be sure to purchase your own copy and not borrow it, you will want to use a highlighter.

Gayla
Both a participant and reader of this book
www.single-again.net - Take the Special H Challenge!
www.herpesonline.org ... Read more

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Now in its 3rd edition, Managing Herpes provides a balanced perspective on the medical and emotional issues surrounding genital herpes.Nineteen chapters cover recurrences, treatment options, transmission, pregnancy, telling your partner, impact of sexuality, long-term relationships, vaccine research and more.The definitive book for information on herpes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Exceptional Resource
I found this book at the American Social Health Association (ASHA) site after I was diagnosed with HSV.I was lucky to have a physician who recognized my sores immediately and prescribed the proper medication (Valtrex).The virus was suppressed within 5 days.Herpes is not a death sentence nor is it "dirty" as the social stigmas would have you believe.Get this book. Get the appropriate treatment.You will be fine!

Readable and informative
I found the book very easy to read, and it provided a wealth of information.It not only outlines what Herpes is but offers insight into how and why people respond as they do when they find out they have it. It also covers how to tell a potential partner and, more importantly, how to limit the risk of transmission.

Managing Herpes: How to Live and Love with a Chronic STD
This was a great, condensed source of information.
Thank You Mr. Ebel

Awsome Resource
As an STD Patient Advocate and as a person living with herpes, I have personally handed copies of this book to several people who have been diagnosed with herpes.

I believe that it provides a clear overview of the herpes virus, the risks, the treatment options, the preventative measures and so forth.

When a person is newly diagnosed, they can become overwhelmed with all the misleading information and even horrific photos they may find on the internet.This book is a means to minimize the confusion.

If you are looking for a resource that explains the virus fully, this is it!If you are looking for a book that explains how best to live with herpes, check out Dr. Ruth's new book -- Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking About Herpes.

Two books that anyone with herpes won't want to be without!

Gayla
STD Patient Advocate
www.herpesonline.org
www.single-again.net - Take the Special H Challenge

Managing Herpes
This book is awful.The name should be called should be called "Sugar Coating the Bitter Pill of Herpes" or "Herpes; Your Sex Life Does Not Have to Change at All"If you have herpes one should not have unprotected sex outside of marriage.This book does not endorse this practice.I realy don't understand how the so called M.D.'s that wrote this book can live with the fact that every other page of this book does not say "If you have herpes do not have unprotected sex!!!!". The woman who gave me herpes said there were risks but I did not have to wear a condom.This book is filled with similar propoganda. Her excusses must have come straight out of this book."..it can be recesive for along time, you may have already had it..", "..at least I told you, and I was not maliscious..".If you care about not spreading herpes, this is book is not to be read. ... Read more

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For the most honest, objective opinion, HealthScouter provides a patient's view of the most common medical problems. Including hundreds of quotes, questions, and answers from patients themselves, this guide provides comprehensive information about a single condition for from perspective that matters: the patient's perspective. Understand how current patients approach their medical challenges, and help overcome your own. This reference will help you see through obscure medical jargon and limited treatment options and empower you to better understand the issues that really matter: Diagnosis + Symptoms + What to Expect + Treatment Options + Medical Terminology ... Read more

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Covers the epidemiology, clinical classification, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genital herpes.Also includes information on neonatal herpes.Key Features:* 1. A Succinct coverage on the clinical presentation of primary, non-primary and recurrent herpes with color photos.* 2. Covers physical examination and diagnosis in depth.* 3. Extensive treatment section includes material on the principles of antiviral chemotherapy and recommended antiviral drug regimens.* 4. Information resources included in an appendix ... Read more

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Read before you buy!
I just got this book mailed to me and I guess I should have checked how many pages the book has. But yes it only has 43 pages and it is 27 dollars!! The pictures are incredible and I haven't started reading it so I don't know how the information is but this is just a warning for you that the book is not as thick as all.

Comprehensive review of HSV
Hansfield's book goes from A-Z with HSV-1 and HSV-2.From diagnosis and transmission to treating with anti-viral medications available today to give patients control back in their lives. ... Read more

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This book discusses the major Natural and Alternative treatments for the Herpes Family viruses that have been documented in the Scientific and Medical Literature. It discusses severalnutritional supplements and inexpensive over-the-counter medications that boost the immune system. It also discusses several foods, supplements and herbs that have anti-viral properties.The emphasis is on correlating potential natural and alternative therapies with relevant published research.Some have substantial supporting research and others very little. Get the documented facts, not unfounded claims. ... Read more

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"A great alternative resource for Herpes - very informative!!"
This book is what all of the other herpes self-help books are not.It is also not what the other books are.The writing style is a bit technical but the content is understandable by non-medical people like me.It covers a discussion of many of the "alternative" treatment modalities strictly from the standpoint of how well they are or are not documented in scientific and medical literature.The author makes no claims about miraculous cures and generates no sales pitches, but he has gone to considerable effort to dig up some promising alternative treatments that are also effective for other conditions too.Some of the supplements and herbs have a lot of documentation supporting them and some have very little.Just the facts clearly laid out.

I know several individuals who are using BHT to suppress their herpes outbreaks with complete success and no apparent side effects.I wish I had read this book when my grandmother was suffering from her shingles.I highly recommend it!
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While there's no cure for herpes, there is hope. Controlling Herpes Naturally is still the first and only book devoted exclusively to discussing the many natural remedies readily available to treat and prevent genital herpes, cold sores and shingles.

This second edition features additional alternative methods --from diet, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy, dietary supplements, stress management and the right forms of exercise --to deal effectively with this condition without resorting to expensive and potentially risky prescription drugs.

The recommendations outlined in Controlling Herpes Naturally are so practical, sensible and inexpensive that anyone with facial or genital herpes can put them to use right away to speed healing and to dramatically lessen the chance of future outbreaks.

As the herpes virus affects millions of people worldwide, this sensible and informative guide offers real solutions for surviving herpes. Controlling Herpes Naturally is the definitive source for getting better, feeling better and staying better naturally.

The reference section also has been updated and expanded. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

A reference that is almost, but not quite, there
I've suffered from cold sores for years, and have tried all sorts of treatments and read as much as I can on the subject. I came across this book and really hoped it would help. But, unfortunately, it falls short on several levels.

One other reviewer noted that there are numerous typos, and this is true. I found a number of typos, odd formatting, and other type-related errors. Since this is an updated version of a previous book, I would have thought these would have been corrected. Again, I could live with these type of errors if the information was worthy.

Overall, I rate this book as "fair." There is good information here, though it may not be presented in the best way. The author begins with an overview of the herpes virus, then presents the current drugs/topical methods of treatment in medicine. However, the focus of the book is natural treatment. She lists a number of supplements to support the immune system, then moves on to treating an outbreak (such as using congealed red wine as a topical treatment).

Other (somewhat obvious) methods of treatment are discussed, such as reducing stress, exercising, and doing yoga. A fair chunk of the book covers diets. For those of you familiar with cold sores, you might be aware of eating foods with more lysine and less arginine in them. I can understand that. She also discusses reducing (or eliminating) things like white sugar, corn syrup, and processed foods. Again, no problem and it's good for overall health. Where it gets confusing is when she starts talking about other diets and the glycemic index. One section says to avoid whole oats, while another says it's good. So which one do I believe?

The order of some of the chapters is a bit out of whack. For instance, toward the end of the book she discusses good hygiene. I think that would have made more sense to include before the chapter on topical treatment, since cold sores are very contagious upon outbreak.

I would not suggest that someone who is a beginner read this book. I think it would be confusing. If you've read a little on herpes before, give it a try, with the above caveats.

Fantastic resource for everyone with this virus
Loads of info on what herbs, vitamins, foods and exercises to help manage the virus.

Presentation is clean and organized. I continue to use as a reference to stay free from outbreaks.

I can't imagine not giving this book 5 stars
This book is packed with information about herpes virus.Why spends hours researching on the net when you can get it all in one simple book?I'm glad I purchased it despite the other negative review!

Don't waste your time.
I bought this book because I would like to keep my little herpes friends in check through diet and exercise rather than with drugs.I found this book very poorly edited and irritating to read.I would have beeen willing to overlook this had there been any new or insightful information that couldn't be found on Wikipedia.There isn't.Avoid processed foods, exercise regularly and try not to get stressed out.Imagine that.Save yourself the2 hours it will take to read this book and go play with your lover/dog/cat instead. ... Read more

Product Description
Herpes simplex viruses are capable of causing a wide variety of infections, including genital herpes, which is so common a sexually transmitted disease that it affects one in five people in the United States. Understanding Herpes is an accessible sourcebook about the virus, its various strains, the ways in which it is transmitted, its symptoms, and the most effective treatments for fighting infection and aftereffects. The book also details how the virus can manifest itself in AIDS patients, pregnant women, and newborns, and discusses the emotional problems that can be caused by herpes infections.

Revised chapters provide:

* New information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of genital herpes

* New breakthroughs and discoveries in antiviral therapy

* New data about the connection between genital herpes and an increased risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV

* Additional steps people can take to reduce the spread of genital herpes between sexual partners

* New information about how drug treatments can reduce the likelihood of spreading the infection to sexual partners

* Updated information about the use of antiviral drugs during pregnancy

A chapter on vaccines includes new information about topical microbicides that may prove effective in preventing genital herpes in women. In plain, informative language this book is ideal for the patient and for loved ones. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

A colleague's perspective
This book is accurate, easy to read, and written by a very well respected HSV researcher. It is slightly varied from most herpes books because is told from the perspective of a pediatrician. The size makes it approachable and easy to read in a short time, too.

Medically Useful, Personally Dry
* In general, this book helped me and my partner to understand the basic clinical facts and some lesser known clinical information about herpes, transmission, symptoms, treatment, etc. * Re: transmission:The author offers perspectives which surprisingly contradict some commonly held ideasabout what is "safe" and "not safe", which makes thisbook particularly useful, if not a bit scarey. * Re: legal issues:Thesection on disease transmission and the ethics of disclosure is also welldone and important.The author cites a case where someone who was lied toabout a partner's STD status was awarded $600,000 in damages for pain andsuffering, given the lifetime effects of herpes transmitted without honestdisclosure. * Re: approach and tone:The book's appeal would have beenincreased with a more personal tone, with the author's voice addressed tous folks out here grappling with these difficult issues, and often at riskfrom partial knowledge and word-of-mouth guidelines.As it is the book israther dispassionate, as if the busy physician author had transcribed aseries of medical school lectures. * Re: also needed:Colored photographsof what typical outbreaks look like would have been very useful, as anaddition to his useful black & white line drawings of virustransmission details.A good bit more could also have been provided aboutdetails of "safer sex" and relationship issues since we most needthat out here in the real world. * Re: bottom line:As a clinical medicalfact source it is an excellent and useful book. ... Read more

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This concise summary of "need-to-know" information about Genital Herpes answers these important questions. What Is Herpes? What Are Examples Of The Herpes Virus? What Is The Herpes Simplex Virus? What Is HSV-1? What Is HSV-2? How Does Someone Get Genital Herpes? What Happens When Someone First Gets Genital Herpes? Does Anything Else Happen? How Long Does This Last? Does Genital Herpes Recur? What Causes A Recurrence? When Is Genital Herpes Most Likely To Transmit To Others? Is There A Cure For Genital Herpes? How Can I Protect Myself From Genital Herpes? Where Can I Learn More About Genital Herpes? ... Read more

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This is a handbook which provides a background on thetherapeutic use of grapefruit seed extract and gives detailedsuggestions for usage.Grapefruit seed extract is an innovativeherbal treatment for many ailments such as Candida, food allergies andenvironmental illnesses. ... Read more

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Good overview on GSE
This book is a good overview on grapefruit seed extract. It is especially helpful if you are looking for information on candida and GSE.

I was expecting more
The book is ok as your 1st information about the subject.

An informative guide to use of a powerful product.
I have been researching GSE for years and find Dr. Sachs' contribution to humnaity's understanding of this holistic miracle to be the most impressive yet. Bravo ... Read more

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Herpes zoster (shingles) is a serious neurocutaneous disease caused by a reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It has been underestimated in terms of its burden, particularly in the elderly population and in immunocompromised patients, who can develop severe complications such as postherpetic neuralgia, meningitis or optic nerve damage. This book compiles state-of-the-art reviews on herpes zoster and VZV by leading clinicians and researchers in the field. They cover the molecular biology, latency and reactivation of the virus as well as the diagnosis, clinical manifestations, epidemiology and therapy of VZV infection. Infections in high-risk patients (immunocompromised hosts and bone marrow recipients) and pregnant women are considered in detail. Emphasis is also given to the direction of future research efforts which will be focused on the very early prevention of chronic zoster pain by combined antiviral and analgesic therapy, and on the control of herpes zoster by administering a VZV-specific vaccine.Providing a valuable update on current strategies to diagnose, treat and prevent herpes zoster, this book is of special interest to clinical virologists, dermatologists, neurologists, gerontologists, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, otologists and general physicians. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to genital herpes (also Genital herpes; Herpes digitalis; Herpes genitalis; Herpes gladiatorum; Herpes labialis; Herpes simplex - genital), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on genital herpes. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Studying the epidemiology, identification, pathogenesis and clinical features of diseases associated with herpes simplex viruses, this important reference evaluates the latest treatment regimens, mechanisms of immune response and evasion, and research related to vaccines for the prevention and reduction of HSV outbreaks.

Covering the basic virology relevant to the understanding of disease manifestations, Herpes Simplex Viruses analyzes:

• the evolution of HSV infections
• recent clinical trials using new and emerging pharmaceuticals, as well as new treatments for HSV
• prognoses and management schemes for different disease manifestations of HSV
• well-known diseases such as gingivostomatitis and recurrent labial infection, HSV infections of the skin, acute and recurrent genital infection, and ocular infection
• diseases recently associated with HSV such as paresis of the facial nerve.

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Herpes Simplex contrasts the image of the condition presented in the media with the medical and epidemiological evidence, and discusses ways in which the distress associated with the condition can be alleviated.

The book examines the impact of diagnosis and then explains the roles of accurate information and empathic support, medical treatment and support groups in learning to live with recurrent symptoms. It then uses the experiences of people with the condition to illustrate how the meaning of herpes simplex and response to the symptoms alters in association with life changes. The final chapters review psychosocial research, discuss the importance of the Herpes Viruses Association in acquiring a store of knowledge about people's experiences, and highlight the significance of herpes simplex as a public health problem. ... Read more