Frequent Herpes Outbreaks? Omit These Nightshade Veggies
If you suffer from herpes, not all vegetables are good for you. There are a class of vegetables called nightshades, which lead to inflammation and chronic muscle, joint and nerve pain. During outbreaks, it is important to omit night shade plants. Unfortunately, these vegetables tend to increase the inflammatory process making symptoms worse. When we have herpes lesions, the skin is already irritated and inflamed. The last thing you want to do is fuel the burning fire from within.
Are you feeling hot, hot, hot?
If you are in outbreak mode or you are getting outbreaks frequently, I would avoid nightshade vegetables, fruits and spices.
Veggies
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Potatoes
Berries
Goji berries
Tomato based condiments
Ketchup
Cholula
Hot sauce- I know. That’s a hard one to swallow. You must believe me when I say, you are better off without them.
Processed foods
These hide nightshades in terms like “starch” and “natural flavoring”
Spices
Chili powder
Curry
Cayenne
Paprika
I’m new and learning how to suppress outbreaks. Thanks
My logical brain said, “If Abreva works for HSV1 on the face, and it does for me, why can’t it be used in the genital area?” (I have been positively diagnosed with genital HSV1 by way of a very painful biopsy) Thanks for the info, I will give it a try as I am in the midst of a breakout that won’t stop. I’ve counted 5 different lesions, each at a different stage of healing. As soon as one closes, another erupts! I’ve read two thirds of Dr. Kelly’s book and have learned so much. Thank you!! I’ll be back!
Your sister, Lydia