Re: Can shingles be cured?

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They say capsicum is good for them ... Lemon balm is also supposed to be excellent also, both internal and external. I've never had them (thought once but it wasn't)..so all I can tell you is try a few remedies. My dad gets them once every 5 - 10 yrs it seems... SuziJudith Alta K <list@...> wrote: Just wondering if shingles can nbe cured? Or does one jus thave to sit it out?Judith Alta K

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Thanks

Suzi.

I've been taking homeopathic remedies. Apis Mell. for the itching and

Rhus Toxicodendron for pain. I don't take them at the same time. They

do help.

Suzanne wrote:

They

say capsicum is good for them ... Lemon balm is also supposed to be

excellent also, both internal and external. I've never had them

(thought once but it wasn't)..so all I can tell you is try a few

remedies. My dad gets them once every 5 - 10 yrs it seems...

Suzi

Judith Alta K <list@...> wrote:

[Guest guest]

Is

shingles contagious?

If it is I don't want to go out and contaminate the world. Though there

are couple of people right now I wouldn't mind passing it on to.

Judith Ala K

[Guest guest]

Not really............HOWEVER a person with shingles cannot give shingles to another individual - but if a person who has never had chickenpox comes into contact with you they will get the pox... not shingles.Judith Alta K <list@...> wrote: Is shingles contagious?If it is I don't want to go out and contaminate the world. Though there are couple of people right now I wouldn't mind passing it on to.Judith Ala K Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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Hi Suzi,

What if they have been vaccinated for chicken pox, but never had it?

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Suzanne wrote:

Not really............HOWEVER

a person with shingles cannot give shingles to another

individual - but if a person who has never had chickenpox comes

into contact with you they will get the pox... not shingles.

[Guest guest]

Topically the best thing for shingles is skin lotion with beta glucan

(antioxidant). Make sure it does not have artificial colors, aroma or

petroleum.

Internally, enzyme therapy is very effective to reduce inflammation,

stimulate the immune system, improve circulation and help speed tissue

repair. Other important supplements are acidophilus and bifidus.

Friendly bacteria stimulates enzyme activity and improves the body's

natural immunity. (Test these supplements OUTSIDE of your body before

you start taking them to make sure they will work INSIDE of your body.)

In addition, one of the best antiviral foods is coconut oil. One of

the most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fight

infections. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its

unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of

defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms.

Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut

derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural anti bacterial,

anti viral, anti fungal, and anti protozoal food.

Coconut oil's anti microbial effects come from its unique composition

of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48

percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric acid, 8 percent caprylic acid,

and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give

coconut oil its amazing anti microbial properties and are generally

absent from all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of

butter.

MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit.

They are harmless to us while they are deadly to certain

microorganisms. For example, most bacteria and viruses are encased in

a coat of lipids (fats). The fatty acids that make up this outer

membrane or skin hold together the organism's DNA. Lipid coated

viruses and bacteria are easily killed by MCFA, which primarily

destroy these organisms by disrupting their lipid membranes. MCFA,

being similar to those in the micro-organisms's membrane, are easily

attracted to and absorbed into it. Unlike the other fatty acids in the

membrane, MCFA are much smaller and, therefore, weaken the already

nearly fluid membrane to such a degree that it disintegrates. The

membrane literally splits open, spilling its insides and killing the

organism. Our white blood cells quickly clean up and dispose of the

cellular debris. MCFA kill invading organisms without causing any

known harm to human tissues.

The potential coconut oil has in treating and preventing a wide

assortment of infections is truly astounding, ranging from the flu to

life-threatening conditions such as AIDS.

[Guest guest]

Thank you, thank you, for this Carol.

I had known most of it, but it's been a while so I had not given it a

thought.

I often drink coconut milk, but I dilute it half with water, both to

make it last longer and to give it a consistency more like cows' milk.

As luck would have it I noticed a brand new jar of coconut oil as I was

prospecting in the food cupboard this morning.

Again, thank you.

Judith Alta K

Carol wrote:

> Topically the best thing for shingles is skin lotion with beta glucan

> (antioxidant). Make sure it does not have artificial colors, aroma or

> petroleum.

>

> Internally, enzyme therapy is very effective to reduce inflammation,

> stimulate the immune system, improve circulation and help speed tissue

> repair. Other important supplements are acidophilus and bifidus.

> Friendly bacteria stimulates enzyme activity and improves the body's

> natural immunity. (Test these supplements OUTSIDE of your body before

> you start taking them to make sure they will work INSIDE of your body.)

>

> In addition, one of the best antiviral foods is coconut oil. One of

> the most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fight

> infections. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its

> unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of

> defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms.

> Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut

> derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural anti bacterial,

> anti viral, anti fungal, and anti protozoal food.

>

> Coconut oil's anti microbial effects come from its unique composition

> of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48

> percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric acid, 8 percent caprylic acid,

> and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give

> coconut oil its amazing anti microbial properties and are generally

> absent from all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of

> butter.

>

> MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit.

> They are harmless to us while they are deadly to certain

> microorganisms. For example, most bacteria and viruses are encased in

> a coat of lipids (fats). The fatty acids that make up this outer

> membrane or skin hold together the organism's DNA. Lipid coated

> viruses and bacteria are easily killed by MCFA, which primarily

> destroy these organisms by disrupting their lipid membranes. MCFA,

> being similar to those in the micro-organisms's membrane, are easily

> attracted to and absorbed into it. Unlike the other fatty acids in the

> membrane, MCFA are much smaller and, therefore, weaken the already

> nearly fluid membrane to such a degree that it disintegrates. The

> membrane literally splits open, spilling its insides and killing the

> organism. Our white blood cells quickly clean up and dispose of the

> cellular debris. MCFA kill invading organisms without causing any

> known harm to human tissues.

>

> The potential coconut oil has in treating and preventing a wide

> assortment of infections is truly astounding, ranging from the flu to

> life-threatening conditions such as AIDS.

>

>

>

>

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and what brand do you use? SuziCarol <carol@...> wrote: In addition, one of the best antiviral foods is coconut oil. One ofthe most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fightinfections. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms itsunique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable ofdefeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms.Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconutderivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural anti bacterial,anti viral, anti fungal, and anti protozoal food.

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I would say no... but then again... I question vaccinations and how long they last and if there are new strains of old diseases.. SuziJudith Alta -K <list@...> wrote: Hi Suzi,What if they have been vaccinated for chicken pox, but never had it?

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Is there anything I can do to keep from giving chicken pox to an

unsuspecting person?

I do have to go out tomorrow, but the problem is that I will need to be

around elderly people, many of whom are not in the best of health.

Judith

Suzanne wrote:

I would say no... but then again... I question vaccinations and

how long they last and if there are new strains of old diseases..

Suzi

Judith Alta -K <list@...> wrote:

Hi

Suzi,

What if they have been vaccinated for chicken pox, but never had it?

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Shingles are contagious in certain circumstances. Shingles can be spread from the infected person to children or adults who have never had chickenpox. But, instead of developing shingles, the people who have not had chickenpox will develop chickenpox. Once these people have had chickenpox, they too have the potential to contract shingles later on in their lifetime. Shingles are contagious when there are new blisters forming and old blisters healing. Once all the blisters have crusted over, the virus can no longer be spread. Once a person has had chickenpox, they are no longer susceptible to another person who has shingles, in other words, they cannot catch the virus from someone else who is broken out with shingles blisters, whether they are crusted over or not.Judith Alta -K <list@...> wrote: Is there anything I can do to keep from giving chicken pox to an unsuspecting person?I do have to go out tomorrow, but the problem is that I will need to be around elderly people, many of whom are not in the best of health. Judith Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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Do shingles stick around for a certain amount of time and leave, or do

they leave whenever they get good and ready?

Thank you to everyone who has answered my questions. You have all been

very helpful.

Judith Alta K

[Guest guest]

Singles is the same virus that causes

chicken pox in children. It lies dormant on nerve roots for the person’s

lifetime after having had chicken pox. When you experience a lull in your

immune system’s functionality, shingles can appear. They are extremely

painful. Some people have lingering pain on the affected nerve for months after

an outbreak. I would think boosting the immune system would help fight it off.

Astragalus would by my first choice. St.

’s wort oil is supposed to be soothing for

the sores. My mom had a bad case after my dad died. So if the affected person

has some grief or other emotional stress, it would be good to try and relieve

that as much as possible. Hope this helps.

Janet

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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008

10:38 AM

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Subject:

Can shingles be cured?

Just

wondering if shingles can nbe cured? Or does one jus thave to sit it out?

Judith Alta K

[Guest guest]

It is not a good idea for another person

to come in contact with you while you have active sores. If you have to go out,

cover them and wash your hands. Kids can contract chicken pox and adult (more

rarely) could get shingles.

Janet

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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008

11:48 AM

health

Subject: Re:

Can shingles be cured?

Is shingles contagious?

If it is I don't want to go out and contaminate the world. Though there are

couple of people right now I wouldn't mind passing it on to.

Judith Ala K

[Guest guest]

i've seen them last for a week or several weeks... Judith Alta -K <list@...> wrote: Do shingles stick around for a certain amount of time and leave, or do they leave whenever they get good and ready?Thank you to everyone who has answered my questions. You have all been very helpful. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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Janet and Suzi,

Thank you so much for your patience in answering all my dumb questions.

They, and the answers provided by others, have been very helpful.

Judith Alta K

Suzanne wrote:

i've seen them last for a week or several weeks...

Judith Alta -K <list@...> wrote:

Do

shingles stick around for a certain amount of time and leave, or do

they leave whenever they get good and ready?

Thank you to everyone who has answered my questions. You have all been

very helpful.

Suzi

List Owner

health/

http://360./suziesgoats

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discovered.

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no question is dumb if you don't know the answer Judith... You;re very welcome.Judith Alta -K <list@...> wrote: Janet and Suzi,Thank you so much for your patience in answering all my dumb questions. They, and the answers provided by others, have been very helpful.Judith Alta K Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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You're welcome Judith.

Someone else asked which brands I use - Suzi I think? Did you want

just the coconut oil brand, or all the brands of the products that I

listed?

Well, for starters, I like the Nutiva brand for coconut oil. If you

want the others too, let me know.

Carol

>

> Thank you, thank you, for this Carol.

> Again, thank you.

> Judith Alta K