Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus.  The virus lives in your nervous system and if the immune system becomes weakened the virus can reemerge as Shingles.

Calendula is good for external blisters.  Bath in calendula tea or make a calendula poultice to put on the skin.

OR

Make a paste with baking soda and a pinch of cayenne pepper.  Add only enough water to make the powder and cayenne pepper into a paste.  This will help with pain and to disinfect the wounds/blisters.  Apply to affected area.

 

USEFUL HERBS:

* Garlic

* Goldenseal

* Lemon Balm

* Olive Leaf

* Cayenne Pepper

SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTS: (consult your practitioner)

STANDARDPROCESS PRODUCTS

* IMMUPLEX - immune system support

* CATAPLEX F - helps with tissue calcium starvation and herpes simplex

* CALCIUM LACTATE - used for soft tissue repair, herpes, cancer sores.

* CATAPLEX E - used for tissue repair, connective tissue disorders.

 

XYMOGEN PRODUCTS:

* B-ACTIV ctiv- contains the entire spectrum of B vitamins to support adrenal, neurological and stress related functions.

* IMMUNOTIX  - supports the immune system.

* VIRAGRAPHIS - contains herbs that are used for immune support.