Herpes and sleep: why a good night's sleep can reduce outbreaks
Herpes and sleep: why a good night's sleep can reduce outbreaks
Getting enough sleep is important for everyone – but especially if you’re living with herpes. Sleep plays a crucial role in your immune system, and when your body doesn’t get the rest it needs, the risk of the herpes virus becoming active and causing an outbreak increases.
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How sleep strengthens the immune system
During sleep, the body releases neurotransmitters that strengthen the immune system and help you fight infections. Sleep deprivation weakens this process, making it easier for the herpes virus to “wake up” from its latent state in the nerve pathways.
Lack of sleep as a trigger
• Increased stress levels
• Elevated cortisol
• Weakened skin barrier
• Increased fatigue and vulnerability
All of these factors can provide the perfect conditions for herpes to break out.
How to improve your sleep
• Go to bed and get up at regular times
• Avoid screens right before bed
• Create a cool and dark sleeping environment
• Use relaxation techniques such as meditation or breathing
Care during outbreaks
If sleep deprivation does trigger an outbreak, you can act quickly: use a herpes cream or QUR herpes gel to ensure your outbreak doesn't become long-lasting and large. The transparent gel soothes and reduces discomfort.
Conclusion
Sleep is an important part of keeping herpes outbreaks at bay. Prioritizing rest can help strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of reactivation. And if an outbreak does occur, herpes cream or QUR herpes gel can help you get your outbreaks under control.
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