Guest Post By: Chris Scipio- Herbalist, Holistic Viral Specialist We need plants; they don’t need us. They give us oxygen, building materials, food, and medicine. Plants are living, evolving, complex life forms. They are the true masters of chemistry and can produce medicines far past our ability to even conceive.… Read more

Evening Primrose Helped My Breast Cysts I just ordered some more Evening Primrose. For 2 decades I suffered from fibrocystic breasts (breast cysts). Then, I started taking Evening Primrose about 6 months ago and I am amazed at the difference it has made in my life. The swelling has gone… Read more

Living A Normal Life With Herpes – PopSugar Featuring Dr. Kelly It’s so exciting when I find new articles about herpes popping up all over the internet, especially when they are found in popular sources such as Glamour, Women’s Health and the Huffington Post.  It indicates that people are finally… Read more

Dr. Kelly Interviews Brigitte Mars- Pink Tent™ I had the privilege to interview Brigitte Mars, herbalist, author and raw food chef from the privacy of my own home. What a treat! Now here is a woman who knows a whole lot about herbs and natural remedies, how we can use… Read more

5 Effective Tips for Reducing Daily Stress in Your Life By Contributing Author: Helen Sanders We all encounter stress in our lives at one point or another. Acute stress, which happens for short periods of time due to a major incident such as an accident or personal issue is completely… Read more

Balance Your Hormones Naturally With These Effective Solutions By Contributing Author: Helen Sanders   Hormones are the chemical messengers in your body that regulate all aspects of life. Some examples include estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin. They all have a number of important roles in the body and when even slightly… Read more

Hello Ladies! I am so excited to share with you that my exclusive Secrets to Success: Foundations Course is now open for registration for the next few days only!  While some women are just sick and tired of being sick and tired (these are the women registered and going though the course right… Read more

Inspirational Women with Herpes This post has one purpose, and one purpose only: to inspire all of you through the stories of real women with herpes.  The women I am going to share with you today all have one thing in common – well, one thing aside from being diagnosed with genital… Read more

Herpes Treatment How To Deal With Herpes, When There Is NO Cure! When I was first diagnosed with herpes, I feverishly researched everything I could about managing herpes and herpes treatment. I was shocked at how much misinformation and myths were out there. It seemed like everywhere I turned there… Read more

What do you do when your herpes test results are inconclusive or confusing?  After working within the herpes community for many years, this question is more common than one would think. Let’s review some of the most common scenarios and the appropriate interpretations of these results. Scenario A:  Patient presents… Read more

Overcoming Stigma and Finding your Unique Path By Contributing Author Stephanie I watched this video quite a few months ago and for a long time did not understand my connection to Eleanor Longden or her struggle with mental health.  After much contemplation I began to understand my ability to empathize… Read more

Tips to Avoid a Heat Triggered Herpes Outbreak By: contributing author Stephanie For those of you who have read Dr. Kelly’s book, Live, Love and Thrive with Herpes, you are aware that heat, moisture, and sun can trigger outbreaks.  Here, I will go over the facts you need to minimize your risk… Read more

Genital Herpes and Self Esteem Now you might be thinking to yourself….why in the world is this woman with herpes so happy? Well, I am. Why? Because I am still the same happy go lucky woman that I have always been and I do not allow herpes to affect my… Read more

How Stigma and Emotions Trigger Genital Herpes Outbreaks By Contributing Author: Stephanie As a sociology student who lives with genital herpes, I find particular interest in the stigma of the virus. The term ‘stigma’ was originally used by the Greeks to describe an abnormal or immoral trait in an individual.… Read more

2 Step Process To Overcome A Herpes Diagnosis Over the past few weeks, I have been inundated with requests for private coaching. I don’t know if it is linked to Spring, the season of renewal, or if it is just coincidental. Either way, I feel so blessed to be privy… Read more

  Healing Herpes: Opening Up To Your Dreams I just spent the past several hours facilitating a Ladies Brunch and workshop on Healing Herpes in my home. What a magical event! My Story I opened up the afternoon by sharing my story of how fifteen years ago, I contracted herpes… Read more

  The Best Way To Get Your Natural Energy Boost Are you feeling exhausted? In overdrive? Too much sugar and not enough sleep? I know that it is so easy to get hooked on coffee and energy drinks, especially during the rush before the holidays. That little red cup from Starbucks is… Read more

  Holiday Stress: Loving More This Holiday Season Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. Each year it sparks an inner light that takes me back to the wonderment of Santa Claus, Christmas Carols, baking cookies and decorating the tree. I look forward to getting out the ceramic… Read more

From Gluten Free to Paleo? October 22, 2014….I was sitting in my doctor’s office listening to all of the things I knew he would say. The usual suspects were at hand…exhausted adrenals, low progesterone, heavy metal toxicity, sluggish thyroid and liver. Although I had studied my hair analysis for several… Read more

The Healing Properties and History of Tea I was diagnosed with herpes many years ago, and as a doctor and woman with herpes, I have learned how to manage and treat herpes all naturally. Tea is at the top of the list for an effective home remedy for herpes. Not… Read more

Celebrities with herpes? Really? I just hosted a Women’s Brunch last Sunday and it was a hit. The food was scrumptious and the conversation was deep and meaningful. At one point, one of the women who is new to the group, was sharing her most recent story of contracting herpes.… Read more

Birthing A Book- The Final Push- 8 hours Left I am in the last 8 hours of my Pink Tent campaign, an effort to eradicate the stigma of herpes and to support and empower women on their journey towards wellness. This campaign has been a long 6 weeks, moving at… Read more

Brene Brown- Finding Vulnerability Finding love after a diagnosis of herpes begins with accessing our own vulnerability. We must learn to love ourselves, wholeheartedly, before we can reach out and love another. Everyone holds a certain amount of shame in their lives and yet some move through it while others… Read more

An Inspirational Poem- The Gathering Finding support and community is so important when you are diagnosed with genital herpes. Watch the video below as Dr. Kelly shares an inspirational poem called, The Gathering by Terah Cox. View the entirety of the poem below the video and get inspired!    … Read more

Is There A Vaccine For Genital Herpes? I am frequently asked if there is a vaccine for genital herpes. Currently, there is no vaccine for HSV 1 or 2. Some may have heard of a vaccine that was in the works, but it appears it was not effective in curing… Read more

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… Read more

Feel Like A Prisoner In Your Own Body With Herpes? Prisoner And Learner Mark Victor Hansen, co author of Chicken Soup For The Soul, taught me a very important lesson over a decade ago. He explained how you have the ability to overcome any past event by changing your perspective on… Read more

How Much Do You Really Know About Herpes? I recently came across this quiz that test how much you actually know about herpes. How much do you think you really know about the herpes virus, aside from the general stigma that the media has put on it?  Take the quiz… Read more

New To Dr. Kelly’s Blog? Live. Love. Thrive. …from the Inside Out. Live, love and thrive with me. As a woman who has lived with herpes for 13 years, I am shining a bright light on herpes to inspire wellness for women. By sharing my personal journey and professional experience,… Read more