What is Shingles?
Shingles is a condition which is usually painful, that is caused by the herpes zoster virus. This virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox the virus doesn’t leave your body. The virus lies dormant in the nerves near your spine, where it usually stays unknown. But sometimes the virus is triggered, and this time the reaction is much more sever and painful than before.
Who Gets Shingles?
People who have had chickenpox are most likely to get shingles. The herpes zoster virus seems to thrive when the immune system is suffering. This is often the case with cancer patients who are receiving aggressive therapy. Most often there isn’t once single trigger that sets off the virus. Once shingles has run it’s course most people are healthy and pain-free, but nonetheless you should have your doctor monitor you. If the herpes zoster virus spreads to your internal organs, the results can be devastating.
What are the Symptoms of Shingles?
Shingles usually starts to show it’s effects with sensitivity in one side of the chest, the back of the face. This is followed by extreme pain in those sensitive areas. Fever, flulike symptoms, clear blisters that breakout in the affected areas, and also blisters that turn yellow, scab over, and then fall over are other symptoms of shingles.
What are the Root Causes of Shingles?
As stated previously, a weakened immune system, and the herpes zoster virus are the known root causes for shingles.
Natural Remedies.
When you have shingles your nervous system is under attack. So it is pertinent that you eat a lot of eggs, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, and whole grains which are all high in B vitamins. eat yellow, green, and organ vegetables as often as you can, at least with every meal. This foods are important because they contain high levels of vitamins A and C. Green leafy vegetables are also key, as the calcium and the magnesium in these foods will help to heal your nerve endings.
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Homeopathic Rhus Tox- Take a 30C potency three times a day. Or as directed on the label. |
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Echinacea- Take 500 mg four times a day for immune support, and antiviral effects. |
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Vitamin B 12- Take as directed, or have your doctor give you a 1 cc injection daily for five days, and then twice weekly following that. This will help the body recover, and reduce the pain associated with shingles. |
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Reishi Mushroom- Take as directed on the label. This is a powerful immune system booster. it will also increase your energy. |
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Olive Leaf- Take 500 mg four times a day. Olive leaf has potent antiviral effects. |
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Capsaicin Cream- Apply a cream 0.025 to 0.075 % capsaicin two to four times a day to the affected areas. This herbal extract will help to block the pain. *You may notice some burning or a stinging sensation the first time this cream is applied. But that will subside after the first few day. |
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Flaxseed Oil- Take 1- 2 tablespoons three times a day. Flaxseed oil has powerful anti-inflammatory agents, as well as anti-fungal properties. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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What are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They can result from straining during a bowel movement, constipation, or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes.
Who Gets Hemorrhoids?
It is estimated that 50 to 65 percent of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids. With more than one-third of the population reporting an ongoing problem with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be divided into three categories. Internal hemorrhoids, which develop inside of the anus and can not be seen. These hemorrhoids are usually painless, thus most people are unaware they even have them unless they start to bleed.
External hemorrhoids are located at the opening of the anus underneath the skin. This type of hemorrhoid is likely to become inflamed. When they do, they turn purple, or blue and are tender to the touch. The third type of hemorrhoid is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. This is when an internal hemorrhoid becomes enlarged and collapses, and descends so that it hangs partially out of the anus. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can be extremely painful.
What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
The symptoms of hemorrhoids are pain, burning, itching, or bleeding in the anal area. Purple, or blue patches of hard skin near the anus. Lumpy tissue protruding out of the anus.
What are the Root Causes of Hemorrhoids?
Constipation, straining, lifting heavy objects, obesity, pregnancy, and childbirth are some of the common causes. While inactivity, standing for long periods of times, food allergies, lack of fiber in your diet, poor anal hygiene, poor liver function, and hypothyroidism are among the other causes.
Natural Remedies.
Eating a diet high in fiber is one of the best things you can do to rid yourself of hemorrhoids. Limit the amount of caffeine, and alcohol if you have hemorrhoids because they have a dehydrating effect. If you suspect that your hemorrhoids are a result of a food allergy, try an elimination diet to figure out what food allergy is causing your hemorrhoids. Switching to moistened wipes instead of toilet paper after a bowel movement can also help.
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Butcher’s Broom-Take a standardized extract that gives you 200- 300 mg of ruscogenins daily. Ruscogenins are constituents within this herb that are believed to constrict and reduce inflammation of hemorrhoidal tissue. |
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Horse Chestnut-Take a standardized extract that contains 100 mg of aescin daily. This herb reduced inflammation, and also reduces swelling. |
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Collinsonia- Take 500 mg 3 times a day. This will reduce swelling. |
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Witch Hazel- Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids. – Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids. |
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Flaxseed Oil- Take as directed on the label. Flaxseed Oil will promote regularity, and reduces straining. It is also good for tissue repair. |
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Bioflavonoid Complex- Take 1,000 mg two to three times a day. They reduce swelling and prevent bleeding. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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