We love H-Balm and now we see others do too!
As you know, several staff members suffer from herpes. We get various vendors sending us free samples of their herpes products. Very often these are “natural” or homeopathic remedies. We’ve seen some of them work and some of them not work. One of the …
STD – Stop Think & Decide
An original article by Amy Poe Beilach How do we deal with “Life Changing Events”? Generally it depends on the situation at hand. The birth of a child usually brings celebration; a graduation from High School or College? Again – a celebration and maybe feelings …
AIDS and HIV
a viral disease – treatable but not curable Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system resulting in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. This STD is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It causes the immune system (the part of …
HSV-2 Overview
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 What is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is and infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The herpes simplex virus in the same family of viruses that causes chickenpox, shingles and mononucleosis. It can cause …
Chancroid
Bacterial Disease (curable with medication) A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores What is chancroid? Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. It is common in tropical countries but rare in other parts of the world. Who gets chancroid? Any …
Crabs (Pubic Lice)
(curable with medication) What are Crabs? Also known as pediculosis pubis, crabs are parasites or bugs that live on the pubic hair in the genital area. These parasites are small, light brown, flat insects that cling to pubic hair. They suck blood for nourishment, and …
Chlamydia
Bacterial Disease (curable with medication) A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia, is a curable sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is estimated that Chlamydia is the most prevalent STD with 3 – 4 …
Epstein-Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis
What is Mono or EBV? Epstein-Barr virus, frequently referred to as EBV, is a member of the herpesvirus family and one of the most common human viruses. The virus occurs worldwide, and most people become infected with EBV sometime during their lives. In the United …
Gonorrhea
(curable with medication) What is Gonorrhea? A treatable bacterial infection of the penis, vagina or anus that causes pain, or burning feeling as well as a pus-like discharge. Also known as “the clap” or “the drip.” The bacteria that causes Gonorrhea grows and multiplies quickly …
