Making Peace with Herpes: A Holistic Guide to Overcoming the Stigma and Freeing Yourself from Outbreaks

I gave “Making Peace With Herpes” a five star because it is the best book out there on this subject. The author wrote in a very simple language that is quite easy to understand, to follow, and to the point. He offers many tips and techniques on how to view and to manage this simple disease that are well worth considering. He has personal experience with this disease, has done extensive research on it, and is well qualified to offer fellow herpes sufferers ways to deal with and to manage this yet simple disease. I was particular looking for advice on how to approach dating and social settings. I also feel a lot freer from stigma by taking his suggestions by openly talk about it with dates, close friends, and family members. Also, having a positive outlook, recommended therapy, and along with natural remedies will be the best ways to prevent outbreaks. I actually use this book as reference for inspiration and go back and re-read it over again, again, and again. The diet recommendation in the back of the book is consistent with other books which I try to consistently follow.

I bought this book because I was looking for other answers than those provided by medical sites. It definitely provides information on statistics and forms of transmission as well as ways of protecting others. But more importantly it offers a spiritual/emotional approach to dealing with the often devastating news as well as the lifetime "companion". The author's personal experience is something we can all relate to and it is comforting to know that one is not alone. Actually knowing that we are a majority is in a way empowering.There are no quick fixes for this and our emotional and psychological health is extremely important when dealing with this virus. Christopher Scipio makes a good point to touch on this throughout the book.I am one of those people who does not buy into the big drug companies and quick fixes, so am drawn to holistic medicine.

I just received this book and at about 50 pages in am having a difficult time with it. The content so far is interesting and it is very easy to read. I appreciate the author's openness and honesty. The problem I am facing is with the absolutely horrible grammar. Now I am no English professor, nor do I care to be the grammar police. However, I am struggling with the idea that this man, who claims to be a medical professional of sorts, is qualified to give any advice regarding a serious topic such as this. I honestly have no idea how this made it through the editing process and was permitted to be published as is. In fact I googled "Green Sun Press" and nothing came up. I then searched for the author and found that "Green Sun" is his own personal company which sells his products exclusively. With an almost $30 price tag, for a 144 page paperback book that is so poorly written, I am really feeling quite ripped off. He may in fact be an excellent herbalist and homeopath, however I am very hesitant to believe anything this man says. And frankly, with the lack of a set of standards for many alternative practitioners, anyone is free to call himself a "homeopath." I don't mean to be judgmental, and to some this may be completely irrelevant, but this man cannot expect to be respected as a writer and trusted as a healer, when he cannot so much as use elementary school basic rules for punctuation.

In a constant search to help decrease the number of herpes out breaks I had every year, I purchased this book. It had a lot useful information, however, some of it was a little too much for me. Many of the products discussed had to be ordered directly from the author. I was able to find some of them in my local health food store. I still use the concepts and ideas presented in the book. Through a combination of these ideas and many lifestyle changes, I am happy to say that I have been outbreak free for several months!

This book was super informative and helped clarify what I believe to be the truth about herpes. With so many contradicting things out there on the Internet, it was nice to have the facts from an expert who has helped treat many people to live a more full and healthy life. I invested in the products and am excited to turn my life around. Chris has been thorough and personable to work with so far and I have more hope in my future than ever before!

This is a wonderful book and after reading it gives me hope. Christopher explain how to come out of the closet and love yourself again. He also debunks all those myths about the disease and gives you wonderful tools to work with. This is a must read book!

When I first learned I had contracted the Herpes Virus I was devastated and thought my life was over. After reading this book I now feel much better about myself again and now realize that there is life after herpes. I would recommend this book to anyone with Herpes.

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It was an easy and quick read. It reassured me on many aspects. I have out to practice some of his advise and it worked for me.

I sincerely felt that I wasted money being this book as I already knew a lot about the subject and I thought it would give me more practical information on natural remedies and where to buy them or how to make them etc. But it only prompts you to buy from the author... However, this book could be useful for sufferers who never realized the link between mind and herpes... Keeping stress free and ensure you have a strong immune system is your best defense!!