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| Written by Adam Machony | |
ShinglesIf you’ve ever had Chicken Pox, you can get Shingles. Generally the disease can strike anyone, but you are more prone to the disease if you are over sixty years old. Shingles symptoms often include aches and pains that fill something like the flu. You can have a headache and a rash or small sets of blisters. The disease is highly contagious until the rash or watery blisters have become scabs.The pain from Shingles can be extreme. It will usually last until the rash disappears, however the pain can continue for months or even years after the outward signs of the disease have cleared up. Shingles is a disease you can get more than once. There are medical treatments available for this disease. One of them must be administered within 72 hours of the disease onset. So if you think you have Shingles, it is important to talk to your doctor immediately. The treatments and their effectiveness will vary. There are natural treatments available for Shingles. These natural treatments and products are what we will discuss in this article. Holistic Treatment OptionsMany of the natural options for Shingles can provide a gentle and effective way to heal from the disease. A large percentage of modern medical formulas come from natural plan or mineral sources and there are many holistic treatment options that can be used to treat Shingles.AcupunctureUsed as the main medical treatment in China for thousands of years, Acupuncture is a versatile and effective treatment for many diseases. Acupuncturists believe that the human body holds a network of energy paths through which the body’s natural, vital energy circulates. Known as Chi or Qi, this energy follows the paths that are called Meridians.Along the Meridians are specific points which are believed to function like a door or gate. Traveling along the Meridian the Chi or energy will pass through these doors. Acupuncture practitioners believe symptoms and illness are caused by problems or blocks in the circulation of Chi through the body’s paths which stops or slows the body’s energy flow. Using needles inserted along these points, or doors is believed to help the body release the flow of energy throughout the body and allow it to heal. Pressure instead of needles can also be used along these points. The use of acupuncture or acupressure is believed to help alleviate pain and other symptoms of Shingles. ChlorophyllinChlorophyllin is a Chemoprotein and is what makes green plants, green. It is used as an oral supplement. This substance is related to Protoheme, which in turn, makes blood, red. Chlorophyllin is used to help help remove toxins from the liver. This substance is also a main ingredient for many detoxification regimens. Chlorophyllin has been recognized as an efficient anti-inflammatory agent.Dimethyl Sulforide or DMSODimethyl Sulforide or DMSO is used as a cream or liquid organic compound. This compound contains sulfur that occurs naturally in some vegetables, fruits, grains, and animal products. DMSO penetrates the skin when it is rubbed in and can help heal tissue and reduce pain. DMSO can cause redness or an inflammation of the skin. Like garlic supplements, it can also cause bad breath.Terrasil with Aidance Activated MineralsTerrasil with Aidance Activated Minerals is a patented, non prescription, all natural formula in a salve form. This doctor approved product has been awarded seven patents for its activated minerals. The mineral combination in this patented salve is reported to be more that forty times the potency of any single mineral.Product testimonials state that the salve relieved the pain and other symptoms of Shingles within a few days or few weeks. The Terrasil mineral formula is supposed to prevent the Shingles virus from forming the chemical bond it requires in order to keep the physical structure of the diseased cells alive. Terrasil is rubbed into the rash or blisters and it begins killing the virus under the skin. The natural salve has no side effects. It contains natural Jojoba oil, organic Beeswax and essential oils. The ingredients of Terrasil have been combined with the intent to kill germs, reduce scarring, and to soothe and moisturize the skin. The salve is said to help reduce inflammation and redness, and was designed to remove toxins. Other listed ingredients for this product include natural silver and oxygen. In early 2010 the product starts at $24 and it comes in several sizes. SummaryShingles can be painful, irritating and often accompanied by complications. It is important to talk to your doctor if you think you have Shingles. Besides the medical treatments, there are natural options to consider in the treatment of the disease. These treatments can help with the itching and irritation of the rash and blisters as well as help alleviate some of the pain associated with Shingles. |
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