Home Remedy for Shingles(Herpes Zoster)

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, gets its name from both the Latin and French words for belt or girdle and refers to girdle-like skin eruptions that may occur on the trunk of the body. This is very interesting that the virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus (VSV), is mainly responsible for this painful condition. The virus actually become dormant in nerve cells after an episode of chickenpox and later reemerge as shingles. Initially, red patches of rash develop into blisters. As the virus travels along the nerve to the skin, it can damage the nerve and cause it to become inflamed. This condition can be very painful. If the pain persists long after the rash disappears, it is known as post-herpetic neuralgia.
First infection, at whatever age it occurs, is called primary infection. It is important to note that Primary infection does not cause shingles; shingles arises from reactivation of virus introduced to the body by an earlier, primary infection. Shingles arises in individuals who have weakened immune systems, such as the elderly or people receiving chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation. Persons with AIDS are also vulnerable to shingles.
Besides Antiviral therapy which is standard therapy there are some home tips that can be used in order to get relief from this painful condition.

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To provide relief, make a solution by mixing 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in 2 cups of water. Use a cotton cloth to dampen the affected areas by using the upward movement.
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For Shingles, apply tea tree oil quite a few times a day, it dries the shingles and they usually go away in a few days.
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To provide relief, make a solution by mixing 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in 2 cups of water. Use a cotton cloth to dampen the affected areas by using the upward movement.
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Powder two aspirin tablets and mix it in 2 tbsp of chloroform or alcohol. Apply this paste on the affected area. This will give good relief.

The absolute best defense against herpes is a healthy immune system and a positive lifestyle. Make sure to get good nutrition- you may want to add zinc and vitamin c supplements because these are essential for the immune system. A lot of people take Lysine as well. It is an amino acid that seems to counteract another amino acid that can trigger an outbreak. Lysine is usually mixed with other natural immune boosters such as echinacea and goldenseal although it is better to take these as needed instead of all the time. It is important to reduce anxiety and stress because these can trigger an outbreak.