Herpes Nation
Newsletter Volume One, Edition Eight
Welcome Home
Life
Lessons from the Herpes Virus
If you love learning then every event in your life becomes an
educational opportunity- from the simplest observation to the most
vexing challenge.
For me having Herpes has been a great teacher, although I haven’t
always been the best student. In the beginning I was so scared and
ashamed of having Herpes that I missed opportunities to learn and grow,
but I on a different wavelength now and wish to share with you some of
the lessons I am learning from Herpes and I ask to you write me and
share some of the things you’ve learned so that I can put them in
future newsletters.
Adversity creates motivation, reflection, openness and humility:
Getting Herpes when I was 25 was the first big crisis in my life.
Neither having been born two months premature, or having a drug-addict
as a father, or growing up in public housing in Toronto, or being in
the army had fazed me much, but getting herpes brought me to my knees.
I thought having Herpes would destroy my life but instead it has given
me so much motivation to become holistically healthier, more honest,
more courageous, more sympathetic to others, and more humble. I never
thought that getting herpes would end up making me a better person, but
it has and it can make you better to- if you take on the challenge and
make peace with it, I promise.
Having Herpes helps shatter the myth of invulnerability:
Before getting Herpes I felt almost invincible. Herpes has helped me
understand and appreciate how sensitive and vulnerable we all are. I’m
not trying to suggest that we are not also strong and robust, but I
find that our macho culture celebrates strength a bit too much and
avoids looking at fragility. Herpes has helped me learn how sensitive
our immune systems are and how much stress kills us each day. Just 15
minutes of stress can shut down your immune system for 24 hours. Many
of the simple things in life cause stress like that morning commute to
work or trying to find a parking spot before being late for an
important appointment, or even watching the nightly news. Having Herpes
has helped me to tune into my body’s sensitivities and doing so has
allowed me to go outbreak free for years at a time.
You cannot control what happens to you but you can control how you
react: Herpes has helped me also realize what my one true power in this
life is, and that power is how I choose to react. I understand that I
cannot always control what happens to me but I can control what I
choose to do about it. In 2000 I was in a bad car accident that in
ordinary circumstances should have ended my life. I was very very lucky
and survived with just a broken collar-bone and some damage to my back.
I was in bed for three and a half months. I can honestly tell you that
I was never depressed for a second during this ordeal. My immediate
reaction was gratitude- I felt like I had been given a second chance at
life. I also didn’t take any pain-killers and was able to heal in less
than half the time the doctors predicted. I give my happiness and
positivity most of the credit for how well I did and I wouldn’t have
been so happy and positive if the Herpes virus had not taught me to ask
myself some simple questions; What’s funny about this? What can I be
grateful for in this situation? How can I use this as an opportunity to
improve my health? What does this teach me about life?
Enough about me for now. I would love to hear from you about your life
lessons from the Herpes virus. Email me at holistic at natropractice
dot com.
Love
christopher scipio
homeopath/herbalist
holistic viral specialist
http://www.natropractica.com
Celebrating the Release of the
Second Edition of My Book.
I’ve just had my 44th birthday and I have just printed the second
edition of my book “Making Peace with Herpes”. The first edition of the
book had six printing which all sold out and many people have told me
about how profoundly the book has helped them on their herpes healing
journey. The Second edition is even better and I would like everyone to
read the book, so if you haven’t read it yet here’s my birthday gift
for you: From now until the 11th of April I will sell you the
electronic version of the book for $9.99 (regular price is $21.99) and
the soft-cover version of the book for $14.99 (regular price $29.99).
If you have read my book but have never listened to the self-hypnosis
CDs that are an extension of the book, until the 11th of April you can
purchase them for $29.99 (regular price $60.00). If you have read my
book but have never had a phone consultation with me and would like
one, until the 11th of April you can book a 30 minute phone
consultation with me for $24.99 (regular price $50.00). And if you have
read the book but have never tried my Herpes formulas until the 11th of
April you can buy them for $69.99 (regular price $140.00). These offers
are only available to the readers of my newsletters so to take
advantage of them email me at holistic at natropractica dot com.
More information can be found at http://www.herpesbook.com and
http://www.natropractica.com
Deal With It...
...from an informed, objective
perspective
by NR/Nevada
Consider this startling statistic, according to WebMD - Half a billion
people across the globe have genital herpes. Additionally, "Most people
with herpes simplex virus type 2 don't know they're infected and don't
have symptoms," note the researchers, who work at Imperial College
London and the World Health Organization (WHO).
I've had herpes for more than three decades, and I can honestly say
it's brought out my deepest insecurities and my greatest personal
strengths. Despite the fairly trivial effects of this condition, it
carries a degree of stigma in U.S. culture. However, given the fact
that I know my HSV status (unlike millions of asymptomatic carriers), I
consider myself empowered to deal with the condition honestly and
objectively.
Let's face it, putting herpes into the 21st century dating mix can be
awkward, but it's not insurmountable. The bottom line: Don't limit your
dating partners to people who play host to this little virus. Sure, it
might be more comfortable to consort with those who share our "gift,"
but having nothing more in common than herpes is not necessarily a
recipe for a good relationship.
Additionally, because your potential partner may also harbor the virus,
consider urging her to get a full spectrum of STD tests. Because I'm
HSV positive but HIV negative, I've always insisted that any person I
want to "bed" get an HIV test and show me the paperwork. It's the smart
thing to do. If they balk-walk.
With the advent of the information age, and especially the internet,
it's more important than ever to be honest and informed when dealing
with potential lovers. That's because at the touch of a computer mouse,
people can unearth a ton of information on the condition. Some of it
will be factual and some of it will be pure hype.
So to successfully wade into the dating scene, and risk the deep waters
of disclosure when you want to take the next step with someone you
fancy, you need to be informed. You need to have facts on hand to put
the herpes discussion in perspective and bring a level of objective
context to the condition. For example:
¨ The possibility of spreading
the virus when it's not in an active state is relatively low, somewhere
in the four to 10 percent range. Coupled with protection such as a
condom, that figure is reduced even further.
¨ Nearly eight out of 10
individuals who carry the virus are asymptomatic. That means that many
people have been exposed to the virus and don't even know it. Your
commitment to full disclosure will be respected and appreciated by your
partner. I should know, as I've been down that road more than a few
times.
¨ If you're taking medication
and/or potent remedies such as those offered by Christopher Scipio,
your immune system is getting a powerful boost to keep the virus in a
dormant state. That's another plus as you discuss the potential for
passing the virus, which you have reduced through your conscious
efforts to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and keep a balanced
mental state.
If you limit yourself to dating only those who share the condition, you
may miss out on the love of your life. Despite the rejection that I
have sometimes experienced through honest disclosure, I have no
regrets. My life has unfolded as it was meant to. I respect myself and
the decisions I continue to make in all areas of my life.
If someone wants to make herpes an issue, so be it. Move on, continue
to hold your head high, and keep taking the risk of honest disclosure.
Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to herpes.
Go Really Green This Spring
Times are tough - we hear it all
the time these days. Global recession, global warming...seems
like its all bad news these days.
Here's an idea to turn it around,
at least at your house. The recipes that follow are for "green"
cleaning products that you can quickly and easily make yourself, for a
fraction of the cost of the nasty store bought chemicals that marketers
work hard to convince us to buy.
And while you are saving
cash, you'll be saving the environment.
Healthy All Purpose Cleaner
Mix 2 tbsp. of vinegar with 1 tsp.
borax in a spray bottle
Fill the rest of the bottle with
very hot water
Shake until the borax is dissolved
Add the 1/4 cup of liquid soap
To scent, add 10 to 15 drops of an
essential oil.
A combination of lavender and
lemon is nice. Because minerals in the water inhibit cleaning,
it's best to use purified or distilled water if your local water
is hard, especially for this recipe. It's important to dissolve the
borax in hot water so that it doesn't clog the spray nozzle. And don't
mix the soap and vinegar directly together, because the soap will clump
up. Please follow the order of the recipe by mixing the vinegar, borax,
and water first and adding the soap last.
Natural Disinfectant Spray
2 Cups Water
1/4 Cup White Vinegar
1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Oil
1/4 tsp. Lavender Oil
Combine and store in a spray
bottle. Shake occasionally. Use where ever a disinfectant spray is
needed.
Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner
1 2/3 cups baking soda
1/2 cup liquid soap
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup water
a few drops of Tea tree essential
oil
Mix soda and soap. Add water, then
add vinegar and oil. Store in a squirt-top bottle and shake before
using. Rinse thoroughly to avoid leaving a residue.
If you want to learn more about
making the switch from household chemicals, there are a lot of good
blogs and websites you can consult. For starters try;
http://organizedhome.com/pantry-recipes-homemade-cleaning-products
http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/25-safe-non-toxic-homemade-cleaning-supplies/
http://www.greenjoyment.com/recipes-for-whole-house-cleaning-success-natural-and-environ.html
More Holistic Herpes Recipes
by Cassa Wood
Fish Tacos
4-5 Soft Taco shells
1-2 fillets of White fish
1 cup of carrots finely sliced
1 1/2 cup of Salsa
2 tsp of Olive oil
In a pan, sauté the oil onions and garlic for about 5 minutes or
until soft, on medium heat. Then add the fish and carrots and
cook until the fish is almost cooked, and put aside. Then take a soft
taco shell, place a little bit of salsa, cottage cheese and some of the
white fish mixture. Roll it up and place it into a oven safe dish
or pan. Continue doing with all the taco shells, spreading 1/2
cup of salsa on top of them all. Then put into the oven for about
7-10 minutes at 350 degrees or until the taco shells are toasty.
Serve hot, alone or with rice.
Spinach Saag
Spinach is a great immune booster and this is a tasty way to eat those
greens. I love it with steamed brown Basmati rice!
Spinach
3 tbsp of Garam Masala
1/2 Onion chopped
1 tbsp of chopped Ginger
4-5 cloves of Garlic
1/2 cup of Organic Cream
3-5 tbsp of Olive Oil or Ghee Butter
In a fry pan add the oil or butter, onions, garlic and sauté for
5-10 minutes on medium or until they are translucent. Then add
the garlic and spices, turning down the heat a little. Cook for
another 3-4 minutes and then add the cream cooking for another 5-6
minutes stirring occasionally making sure the milk doesn’t
overcook. Then add the spinach and simmer until it is wilted and
hot. I like to then let the dish sit for 5-10minutes on the
stovetop, covered with the heat turned very low or off, to let the
spices blend with the spinach a little longer.
The Ultimate Tuna Sandwich
1-2 slices of your favourite whole wheat or grain bread
1 can of Tuna
1/2 Avocado
1 glove of garlic finely chopped
1/2 onion finely chopped
1/2 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilanto (optional)
Tomato slices
Cucumber slices
In a bowl, take the tuna, avocado, garlic, and onion and mix
together. Squeeze the fresh lime juice overtop and add the salt
and pepper to your liking. If you are a fan of cilantro then you
can throw it into the bowl as well.
Spread over the fresh bread open faced, placing slices of tomato and
cucumber on top. Then cut it into 1/4 size pieces to make it
easier to eat!
Salsa Salmon
2 large limes peeled, and chopped into small chunks
1/3 cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 small Jalapeno, halved, seeded and very thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 tsp of brown sugar
1 tsp of Sea salt
1 tsp of freshly ground pepper
2- 4 6-ounce Sockeye salmon fillets (depending on how many you are
serving?)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the salmon filets in a
casserole pot or cooking pan, lightly drizzling the pan and the salmon
with some oil to prevent it from sticking. Cook for about 10
minutes, or until it is a lighter pink, and flaking. Best not to
overcook but it depends on preferences. While the salmon is cooking you
can mix together the oil, garlic sugar, limes, onions, cilantro and
jalapenos salt and pepper.
Serve the fillets with the salsa mixture and rice or salad.
Now we want to hear from you!
Do you have a story to tell? Have you found a helpful resource
you would like to share with other members? Email Christopher at
info@natropractica.com with your contributions. All media are
considered, including links to relevant film, video and other audio
productions.
Thank you, on behalf of our readers.
Email
Christopher Scipio
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