Can your immune system fight off herpes?

But herpesviruses are for life, not just for Christmas. After your body fights off the initial infection, the virus retreats into a dormant phase known as 'latency'. It remains hidden and causes no symptoms, but has the potential to reactivate at a later date. read more

A proper diet is one of the best ways to keep your immune system healthy and strong enough to keep the herpes virus dormant. Fruits and vegetables contain the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that a healthy immune system needs. To keep your immune system strong, consume between five and nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. read more

Your immune system is your body’s evolved weapon for defending itself against micro-pathogens, such as the Herpes virus. Your immune system may not be able to completely eliminate herpes but it is your body’s first line of defense to: Heal and manage symptoms; Suppress the virus; Control recurrences; If a person experiences very mild outbreaks (or no outbreaks at all) it can be contributed to their immune system and its ability to deal with the virus. read more

The immune system can and does fight all herpes infections. When an individual contracts herpes, the immune system responds in multiple ways. Both the innate and adaptive immune responses take place. read more