Posted on December 4, 2008 in Latest News
What are Shingles?
Shingles is an infection of a major spinal nerve caused by herpes zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox in the childhood. The chickenpox virus, somehow, remains alive in the nerves. Under certain circumstances like AIDS, cancer, severe emotional stress, the virus gets activated, causing shingles. Shingles is marked with severe pain and discomfort in the nerves.
Natural Remedies for Shingles
Though there is no known cure for this illness, natural treatments for shingles might help in giving relief from pain and discomfort.
Listed below are some such natural treatments for shingles:
- Apple Cider Vinegar to Treat Shingles: It is suggested that apple cider vinegar can give pain relief and heal the blisters, thereby treating shingles. You can dab apple cider vinegar on the affected area of your skin several times every day. Or you can add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. To sweeten the liquid, you might add a little honey and drink it twice daily.
- Oatmeal to Cure Shingles: It is believed that oatmeal can soothe burning sensation of the skin and give relief from itching. This might help in treating shingles. You can make a paste of oatmeal mixed with water and apply the paste to your blisters or red spots.
- Cayenne Pepper to Treat Shingles: Experts suggest that the presence of capsicum can give relief from pain sensation by acting on our sensory nerves. Cayenne pepper can also act as a circulatory tonic and promote blood circulation, thereby healing blisters and treating shingles. You can mix cayenne pepper with a soothing body lotion and apply the paste on the blisters or dark spots four to six times a day.
- Vitamins to Cure Shingles: It is suggested vitamin B-12, vitamin C and vitamin E can give pain relief, dry the rashes or blisters and boost the immune system. These can help in treating shingles. You might take one multi-vitamin capsule especially rich in vitamin B-12, vitamin C and vitamin E regularly.
- Yoga and Deep Breathing Exercises: It is believed that anxiety and stress can aggravate the symptoms of shingles. Regular practice of yoga and deep breathing exercises can act as stress busters. These can help in relaxing and calming our taut nerves, thereby keeping the symptoms of shingles in control.
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