Shingles/Herpes Zoster:

Shingles is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus, which also causes chicken pox. Usually as children we contract chicken pox, it lasts for a couple of weeks and then goes away. However, the virus never leaves our body but lives unnoticed in the nerve cells of the central nervous system. Shingles is characterized by an initial prodrome of illness leading to the eruption of painful blisters along the path of a particular peripheral sensory nerve root. It is usually caused by stress, a suppressed immune system or systemic disease. It usually effects adults fifty years or older. Dr. Metcalfe recommends internal and external treatment for the pain and healing and to prevent scarring. Shingles are not contagious.

Prodrome period (about 4 days): fever, chills, achiness, restlessness, upset stomach.
Formation of vesicles with a red base.
Painful.
Tree – like distribution.
Usually on the chest.
Seek further medical care if it lasts longer than two weeks.

Lifestyle Changes:

Decrease stress in your life.
Wet compresses to the skin may alleviate pain.
Stop smoking.
No alcohol.
Rest!

Dietary Changes:

Avoid sugar.
Eat foods high in the B vitamins: whole grains, liver, potatoes, beef, poultry, seafood, wheat germ, beans.
Drink 10 glasses of filtered water daily.
5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.

Shingles Management Protocol:

Imuzyme: 3 capsules 3 times daily between meals.
HI B-12/Foliplex: 1 tablet twice daily.
Chlorotene: 2 capsules twice daily with food.
Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 capsule three times a day.
Herpalieve: apply topically to affected area four times daily.