Shingles is a viral disease that only affects people who suffered
from chickenpox. This is because the varicella zoster virus never
abandons your body, so the virus stays dormant and when you have a
weakened immune system it reactivates and manifests as a shingles
outbreak.
I'm guessing that if you are reading this article you
already know what shingles is and that there's not really a cure for it.
Doctors usually prescribe painkillers, creams, antivirals, antibiotics,
antidepressants, anesthetics, anticonvulsants and opioids. And this is
just to deal with the symptoms. Many of these medications weaken your
immune system even more, and as you already know the herpes virus only
thrives in a vulnerable organism. So in this article we'll go through
five amazing and holistic shingles remedies that will not only give you
relief, but will strengthen your entire system and help you fight this
painful ailment NATURALLY.
A Holistic Approach
Lysine & Vitamin C:
If
the herpes zoster usually affects people with weakened immune systems
the first logical thing to do is give your body a hand in boosting your
defenses.
Lysine is an essential amino acid that works as a herpes
inhibitor. You can find it in red meats, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt,
cheese, pears, pineapples and asparagus. It would be wise to eat a lot
of these and also take a lysine supplement.
During the shingles
outbreak you should avoid eating peanuts, chocolate, all kinds of sugars
and cashews because they are high sources of arginine. This substance
works as a stimulator so for now stay away from these foods.
High doses of Vitamin C have proven to be effective against this virus so take a Vitamin C supplement four times a day.
With
lysine and Vitamin C you will start boosting your immune system and
feeling better. Now, we'll go through other four holistic remedies that
will give you relief.
Lemon Balm:
The benefits of
this herb go beyond its soothing effects and aromatherapy. All the
plant, including the flower, branches and leaves can be used for
medicinal purposes.
Lemon balm is from the mint family and
produces a sedative effect over the central nervous system. It's used
for treating stomach disorders, insomnia, fever, nausea, irritability,
flu, bronchial inflammation, high blood pressure and PMS syndrome. And
for this same reason, it's often used to treat herpes topically because
it relieves pain.
Many studies indicate that lemon balm has
antiviral properties. They discovered this herb prevents the virus to
attach to new cells. This means that by taking this tea orally the
herpes virus will not thrive and will live for a short time in your
body.
Lemon balm is a great remedy from nature because you can use it as sedative to relax and relief pain but also as an antiviral.
How To Use It
Place
two handfuls of lemon balm leaves in four cups of water and boil for
twenty minutes. Then let the infusion cool down and soak as many cotton
balls as you need to cover the affected area. You can do this every time
you feel uncomfortable or in pain.
Now, to accelerate the healing process drink at least four cups of lemon balm tea every day.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
For
a long time apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural remedy, and
this is for a good reason. It helps in conditions from fungus to
diabetes, and it has so many other benefits that I could write a whole
book naming them.
You can use apple cider vinegar in three ways for treating shingles, check them out.
How To Use It
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Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink it
three times a day. This will relieve the pain very quickly.
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Soak cotton balls in apple cider vinegar and apply to the affected area
for thirty minutes. Also do this three times a day, and the itchiness
will be gone. It stops the rash from spreading and dries the wounds
faster.
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Add one cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath. Just don't use hot
water, lukewarm is best. If you could do this at night, it would be
great, so you don't need to cover the area of your body where the rash
is. Just let it breathe and dry naturally.
Olive Leaf:
Olive leaves contain a
glucoside named oleuropein, enzymes and many other substances that are
essential for the human body. They have astringent, antiseptic and
diuretic properties, but its antiviral characteristics are so powerful
that can help you combat many ailments. People with AIDS have used
strong doses of this leaf, and the results have been fantastic. The
secret of this is to make a strong tea. It can have a bitter taste, but
it's totally worth it so don't let this discourage you.
How To Use It
Add
three tablespoons of olive leaves to two cups of boiling water. Lower
the heat and boil another fifteen minutes. Strain and drink. You can
take this cold or hot, whatever you prefer. Add some honey in case the
taste is too bitter or too strong for you and drink at least three cups a
day.
You can also take olive leaf supplements with the Vitamin C and lysine.
Licorice:
Licorice
is a root that has many applications related to health, and its use has
many benefits. It's commonly used for stomach issues, constipation and
respiratory infections. But licorice also has a potent antiviral action,
and for this reason it's included in this list.
How To Use It
Boil
two cups of water and add two sticks of licorice. Let the infusion cool
down and then soak a cotton ball and cover the blisters. This relieves
pain instantly and accelerates the healing process. Do this at least two
times a day.
Licorice extract is also amazing for people who
suffer from postherpetic neuralgia. You just apply the liquid over the
area in pain two to three times a day.
These are very powerful
ways to deal with this ailment at home naturally. Shingles is a painful
and aggressive disease, but there are many things you can do to feel
better. The holistic approach don't only works, it's your best choice.
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