Is there a new herpes treatment available?
I had previously written about beta 1,3-D glucan (seriously, could the name be any more from Star Wars?!) in my blog post treatment for herpes but I wanted to provide an update because I was able to locate beta glucan but not where I expected it. Let’s not over complicate it: Beta Glucans are simply molecules of soluble fiber found in mushrooms, oats, barley and yeast.
To recap:
Beta-1, 3-D Glucan (also called Beta Glucan) – a natural substance derived from the cell wall of baker’s yeast. This is a documented substance that when used regularly, allows the body’s immune system to work at maximum performance.
After searching several health food stores and receiving nothing but blank stares, I was finally able to find someone that advised that beta glucan is not always sold on its own but rather as a component of another product. It was there that I found Coldmune Pro (TM) by SISU which contains 250mg of beta 1,3/1,6 glucans from yeast. This product also contains 500mg of Vitamin C which is always great especially from such an awesome company as SISU which utilizes the Ester-C brand.
Further research has led me to several websites that discuss the differences between beta glucans from mushrooms, yeast, oats and barley. Finally, research is being done! It is important to note that while all beta glucans were found to have relative positive health benefits, it is the beta glucan from yeast that has been found to greatly enhance the immune system. So don’t rush out and buy the all new and improved and recommended barley beta glucan because it will do wonders for your diabetes but not so much for your genital herpes…
Yeast-derived Beta glucan has shown positive results on cholesterol and blood sugar challenged individuals as well as it has proven to be a powerful immune system support material. Yeast-derived Beta glucan is not a treatment for any disease or condition. It is an immunomodulator that has been shown to support immune system function.
Treatment For Herpes?
I have been taking Coldmune Pro (TM) (wouldn’t it be great if they made it easy and called it: Herpmune Pro!) for over a month now and have been outbreak free for the entire time.
. I am not sure if this is going to be a great treatment for herpes or not, but it’s low cost, good for me and worth the trouble of trying to find and giving it a shot. We can use all the inexpensive healthy options we can get in working to control our herpes outbreaks.
Personal note here:
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I just wanna say I love your blog. I was recently diagnosed with genital herpes 2 months ago. And instead of retreating to my room and never coming out i have been constantly been looking for new answers. So far Ive had 2 outbreaks, the last not as bad as the first. But doing as much research as i can Ive started using dynamiclear. I dont know if it will work because I used it late in the outbreak, but i was amazed to watch the sores turn blue. The serum is moderatly painful, feels like lightening bolts! But i havent knowticed much results. Ive been taking Llysine daily, and up to 3000mg per day during an outbreak. Tea tree oil has been wonderful at releaving the pain from the sores. I wanna try the natural treatments before i try Valtrex just because of the side effects. Also, Oxygen Therepy was something I recently discovered. A product called Cell Food that Im currently trying. But your wesite is very helpful!
Thanks Jennifer! I’m happy you are finding some value from my blog. Be careful with Dynamiclear because the virus lives in your body (at the base of your spine) and obviously Dynamiclear can not reach the root problem.
I just posted my favorite treatment here at http://theherpesblog.com/living-with-herpes Keep in touch with any new ideas you come up with. I would be interested in hearing about the Cell Food. I’m not too keen on the oxygen therapy for the same reasons of Dynamiclear. You might try to rub a bit of oil of oregano at the base of your spine and higher up the spine (obviously you will need some help with this!) I have been meaning to try this but so far with lysine, beta glucan, and a few other things, I’ve been outbreak free for quite awhile.
Thanks for writing!
Hi nanci, I’m not able to find the beta glucan product that you use but vitamin shoppe sells a beta glucan supplement for $7.49. 60 tablets 200mg 3x a day… Very inexpensive!
Cool. Just make sure that it is beta glucan from YEAST (or at least contains some from yeast). Beta glucan can be derived from oats and barley as well, and it’s the YEAST one that has been tested and proven successful with genital herpes. Thanks for the update!
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I know this post is a bit old, but I just found two interesting supplements at Vitamin Shoppe’s website: L-”Lysine With Beta Glucan” and “Beta Glucan Vitamin C”.
The first has 1000mg L-Lysine and 5mg Beta Glucan (from yeast) – 60 caps, 30 days worth – $12.09.
The second has 370mg Vit C and 10mg Beta Glucan (from yeast) – 60 caps, 60 days worth – $13.48.
I think I may try the “Lysine With Beta Glucan” and see how that goes.
PLEASE HELP ME! I know that their is no cure for GH, but I tried to go herbal! I tried Veltrex but where I live you have to make an appointment to see your house doctor. By the time I get a day to see my HD MY OB is already gone, and she makes me feel like I am a nasty person JUST BY THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT ME! I am currently trying herbs because I live on an island where everyone knows everyone, and where people that works at a hospital/pharmacy talks your private life to anyone! I tried Lemon Balm “Melissa” supplements, 500mg L-Lysine, I even bought Eucalyptus oil which smells HORRIBLE and burns, vitamin C 1000mg, but it’s not helping :’-( I had H since the age of 17 by my first boyfriend! He had it but I dont think he knew because he was in shock when I told him! Now I’m 25 and I hate having so much OB back to back! Sometimes I even feel like it’s not worth living! If you know of anything that I can use or take that would help me have less OB PLEASE help!
Hey Nanci!
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you graciously for recommending this product. I was diagnoses with HSV 1 and 2, and HPV about 6 years ago. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. With all the medication I am on, I never wanted to be in Valtrex because I felt that it was too much for my body to handle. I was getting outbreaks about every couple months or so. I found that once I feel an outbreak coming on, I take the coldmune and it literally stops it from being a full blown OB! I think of this product as my cure for this virus! I guess with all the things I continually struggle with in my life, my immune system seems to just be compromised.
I was wondering Nanci, if you heard of any mood changes before an outbreak comes about? I find that a few days before I even know its coming, I get sad, depressed, and more anxious. I’m sure it has a lot to so with the face that I’m prone to anxiety/depression, but I was hoping you knew more about it..
Thank you again for making my life more bearable these days. As I am writing you, I am experiencing my first OB in over 3 months, and it is almost gone after 4 days :)
Best regards and warmest wishes,
Esther
I LOVE your blog. It’s full of so much great info and positive vibes! I’ve felt so much better about myself since I started reading it.
I’ve been taking beta glucan for about a month now. I’ve had one outbreak in that time. I’ve been taking lysine off and on for about a year. I read on another site that the body will become too comfortable with lysine if taken everyday and it will begin to quit working. What are your thoughts on that? Do you have any recommendations for taking it daily or only during an outbreak? Is the beta glucan a daily supplement or one that should only be taken during an out break?
Thanks for your kind comments. I am not sure if the body becomes accustomed to Lysine. The whole point of Lysine is to have a balance of in the body of higher lysine to argenine (which can cause herpes outbreaks). Argenine and lysine occur naturally in food (chocolate, corn – including corn chips and popcorn – peanuts are all high in argenine) so the basic point of lysine supplements is just to cover your bases to make sure you always have more lysine in your system. Beta Glucan is for every day – awesome immune booster. I take 500mg a day of lyinse (so I can have chocolate!), and 2 beta glucan – I take StressMune from SISU. Also 4000iu of Vitamin D – good for lots of stuff. Take care!
I was diagnosed this year..but wouldn’t even know I had it without my blood test…(besides my ob’s on my thumb) I try natural and found product with awesome ingredients ..visit organic health labs.com. Based in Miami I think ? And its called h-control. I love it so far:)
Hi Nanci!
I wrote you again,I did it once before introducing myself, telling my story and thanking you for your blog (what I do again, really) although now I am not able to find that first message…! ;). I have a doubt about the treatment with Beta glucan from yeast. What happens if you also suffer candida? I suppose it wouldn’t be convenient in this case.
I am taking Vitamin C, D, Lysine and Reishi. Could you list your current treatment, please? Thank you for your patience too ;)
Have I ever told you thank you? ;)