CAUSES OF HEADACHES, HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES): COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENT
According to some complementary therapists, shingles often indicates an inadequate supply of B vitamins, the major role of which is ensuring a healthy nervous system. A clinical nutritionist might suggest thiamine by supplement or injection. Adenosine may help the disease – relieving the symptoms of eight-eight per cent of those tested, none of whom had a recurrence. Adenosine is taken in the form of adenosine monophosphate (AMP) injections.
Infusions of lady’s slipper, oats, skullcap and St John’s wort (which is also an anti-depressant) might help. Tinctures of marigold (calendula) can be used to bathe the affected area. ‘Topical creams which contain capsicum help to cool the pain of nerve disorders affecting the skin, like shingles. It can also provide substantial relief of the pain that develops in the wake of the illness. Try to include hot red peppers in your diet, if you are suffering from this. Glycyrhizin is an extract of licorice root and has been reported as being beneficial in the treatment of shingles, showing anti-viral activity.
A reflexologist would massage the following reflex areas: solar plexus/diaphragm, chest/lung, shoulder/arm, and neck/thyroid. the second stage would be breast/chest, lymph, neck/chest, shoulder/arm, thymus, neck/throat, spine, lymph/groin.
Acupuncture can help deal with the pain, and facilitate faster healing, as well as stimulating the immune system.
Aromatherapy can soothe painful symptoms of shingles, but contact a registered aromatherapist for a suitable blend of oils that will not irritate the skin condition, particularly if you plan gently to massage the body. Light massage with camomile, bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium and tea tree can soothe the painful blisters, or try applying a poultice with essential oil of rose. Bergamot is an anti-depressant and can be applied to the blisters, or in a bath at night. All of the above oils can be vapourised to relieve the symptoms of shingles.
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