I've heard this before.... Herpes attacks more frequent as an individual ages.
It could be added stress.
Sun or extreme cold will cause outbreaks also.
Or it could be as we age the parasites and other viruses in our body grow and overtax the immune system. Once that happens our immune system is unable to hold back the Herpes virus as it did when we were younger.
I've read a lot on the Beck Protocol and it's supposed to either kill or reduce the effects of Herpes.
To fight Herpes you need to use the Beck Protocol at least 6 months. Probably a year would be better. Then after that one week a month or one month a year with the protocol.