http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/shingles2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/shingles2.rss Cure Shingles with Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:48:06 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_34530 /CURES/shingles2.rss1 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:27 EST [YEA] Jamie from Indianapolis, Indiana writes: "Shingles: I tried the ACV after reading testimonials. It relieved the pain and the rash is clearing. I did go to the doctor and am on medication but the ACV really does help. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=LYESOAP_34358 /CURES/shingles2.rss2 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:09:29 EST [YEA] Benito from Rome, Ny writes: "Lye soap works on shingles I had them at 22 yrs old very painful I lathered lye soap on them and let it sit for agood 20 minutes and they dried up the next day." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=DPL_33405 /CURES/shingles2.rss3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:38:15 EDT [YEA] Ann from Deer Park, Wa writes: "After months of reoccurring shingles, I discovered that reoccurring shingles is a sign of a serious underlying health problem. In my case it was a digestive problem and when I was able to get that under control the shingles quit coming back. I have since read that many other common ailments, such as arthritis, have been traced back by naturepaths to digestive problems. My advice: take especially good care of your digestive system." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=CCACV_31466 /CURES/shingles2.rss4 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:51:17 EDT Janbug from Jewett, Texas, USA writes: "My husband came down with shingles after chemo and back surgery. The doctor gave him the regular meds with extra nerve pills but it did not stop the pain. I called the nurse and ask what to use. I was told to use capsaicin which I went to get as quick as I could on a friday afternoon. I put the cream on him and thought he was going to burn up. I think it may work because the pain on the outside of the skin hurts so bad you forget about the pain on the inside for a little bit. I thought I would go crazy trying to find something to help make his pain go away so I got on line and found your site. I have started him on 2 tablespoons of the Apple Cider Vinegar in water and rubbing his neck and scalp. I pray it works and I thank you for being there for me to find. jan in texas" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=TREAT_31315 /CURES/shingles2.rss5 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:35:35 EDT [YEA] Ann from Deer Park, Wa writes: "After suffering reoccurrence of shingles for about 20 months, I found out that it is a sign that there is a serious underlying medical problem. I worked on healing my digestive problems and as soon as the digestive system started working properly, the shingles quit reoccurring. If you keep getting shingles, look for another medical problem" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_30888 /CURES/shingles2.rss6 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:27:57 EDT [YEA] Kelbie from Ripon, Ca writes: "Thanks for the information on your site. I had shingles for 4 days before I found your site. I had been to the doctor who gave be antibiotics but the pain was not going away. I was not able to sleep one night from the pain so I searched for remedies. I tried the ACV. I put on the ACV with a cotton ball directly on the blisters. Couldn't believe that once I put it on my blisters, within 5 minutes, the pain had subsided. I also drank the vinegar mixed with apple juice (1 tblsp to 4 oz of juice). I had a lot of redness on my skin with the blisters. The redness was gone within a few hours of applying the ACV. Thanks so much for the help!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=CASTOROIL_30745 /CURES/shingles2.rss7 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:35:59 EDT [YEA] Junglegirl from Haiku, Hawaii writes: "Shingles treatment: My mother used a high quality pure castor oil slathered on the worst spots. She applied it most heavily at night and wore old pajamas because it's messy, but it worked immediately for her. We found the remedy somewhere online, years ago, so I can't reference it. But it worked." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACVLL_30125 /CURES/shingles2.rss8 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:39:04 EDT [YEA] Bruce from Hart, Michigan writes: "I have had shingles for about 10 years. It started at age 69. I never had a serious rash but the pain has been the worst. My shingles is concentrated in my right forehead, around my eye and in my nose and in my teeth- upper right. When I first had the pain I would fall down and see stars. I've tried all the bad drugs with very limited results and gave them up. Until I was referred to this web site just 4 weeks ago. I now take 2 tablespoons of acv and 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup in distilled water twice a day, one acv tablet 3 times a day, one LLysine capsule daily, 3000 mg of Vitamin C daily and I go in once a week to receive a Vitamin C intravenous injection once a week. From the first swallow of acv the pain left me and has not returned. Prior to this I could hardly eat, talk and I lived with constant pain. It is a real miracle. Thank you everyone for your input to this great web site." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=LLACV_29766 /CURES/shingles2.rss9 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:25:26 EDT [YEA] Michele from Earlville, NY writes: "L-lysine 500mg/4xday, ACV, red tiger balm, and cayenne pepper works for me. L-lysine is very effective (it literally starves the virus). I found I had stopped too early and the rash (shingles) returned. One started again it receded within a day. For the itching and burning of the patches on my neck I washed with a mild soap, patted on ACV then covered with red tiger balm, then patted on powdered cayenne pepper on top of the tiger balm (not pretty).CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS ON BROKEN SKIN, NEAR EYES OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES. WASH HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER USE.- IT WILL BURN (I had no open blisters, just a bumpy itchy rash). Not knowing how to calm the itching & burning patches on my neck, I read in the earth clinic mosquito bite section that tiger balm soothes the itch. So I gave it a try AND patted on powdered cayenne pepper on top and left it on for an hour. Capsaicin works by stimulating and then exhausting Substance P, the nerve-related transmitter that sends pain messages to your brain, in the skin. After an hour I wiped both the tiger balm and the cayenne off with a washcloth. The area was red but no longer itched or burned. By next morning all the redness was gone and the itch had not returned. I will continue this for a few days but will continue the lysine longer, to be sure." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=DMSOSO_29660 /CURES/shingles2.rss10 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:47:15 EDT [YEA] Dianchilada from Santa Cruz, California writes: "DMSO thin layer at prodrome Stabilized liquid oxygen 2 drops per 8 oz sip all day colonic of 12 drops of stabilized liquid oxygen and 60 drops of water 5 to 1. 2times a day for three days do procedure for three days If you already have an outbreak you may experience more of an outbreak if you start procedure at prodrome then the shingles will not break out on the skin should clear episode in 72 hours shingles probably won't bother you again. DMSO cured my shingles" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_29056 /CURES/shingles2.rss11 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:49:01 EDT [YEA] CJK from Augusta, ME writes: "Apple Cidar Cinegar cured my shingles. I'm 37 yrs old and was shocked when my dr. said the word shingles!! I thought it was a spider bite for the 1st 2 days, and then on the 3rd, it started to blister. That's when I knew, something was very wrong. My dr. prescribed an anti-viral, and antibiotic, and pain med. By the next morning I was in so much pain I cried, I decided to surf the net to see if I could find anything useful. Thank goodness I came across this site! I immediately went to the store and picked up apple cidar vinegar, L-Lysine and Vitamin C. The ACV was a miracle!!! I didn't drink it because my stomach was already upset from the med's. I applied it to large gauze pads and wrapped it with seran wrap. After an hour I removed it and it already looked better and definately felt better. After 3 days the blisters are level with my skin and are not as painfull. I can only imagine what would have happened without the ACV. Try it, what do you have to loose?.......... besides horrific pain!!!! THANK YOU, Sincerely, CJK" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=AVEO_28996 /CURES/shingles2.rss12 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:44:17 EDT [YEA] Pmstar from San Diego, CA writes: "Australian Euculyptus Oil and Aloe Vera gel for Shingles I've struggled with painful shingles for years now and used Calamine Lotion, Betadine, Alchol (ouch ) and everything imagineable. I discovered Aloe Vera gel to soothe and it works great but it only helps the pain and does nothing to cure. I often use pure ___ Eucylyptus Oil (___) for aches and pains. It works wonders by the way, just rub it in and joint and muscle pain is gone. Anyway I had a backache so hubby rubbed some on my back and I begged him please, please dont get it on the Shingles thinking it would hurt. Well, as he got in the areas near them and not even touching I could feel the pain go away. Could it be ? So I very carefully put it on a tiny spot. NO PAIN. AND I SWEAR IT ERASED THEM. We tried just one area the first night and really massaged it in because it didnt hurt at all to touch them once the AEO was on there. They simply disappeared in that spot. I couldn't wait to put it everywhere the next day. All thats left is a couple very small stubborn spots but with the oil they dont hurt at all ! It does smell strong - like Vicks so during the day I use the Aloe Vera gel to soothe any new breakouts but as soon as I get home from work I rub the ____ on it and massage it in and you can watch them disappear. It's amazing ! I hope there's no side effects. Been doing it for a week now. I'll post if there is any downside." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_26811 /CURES/shingles2.rss13 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Sam from London, UK writes: "Hi all, in January 09 i came down with a case of shingles on the right side of my face. It was excruciatingly painful. Once the blisters had cleared up and I could again open my eye, I thought I was on the mend. However I was left with neuralgia in the nerve endings in the right side of my face and head. I went to the doctor to see what he could give me for it as this was preventing me from sleeping each night and I was slowly going in insane. The only thing he could suggest for me was anti-depressants. No way! Not for a pain on my face, however much it hurt! So to cut a long story short I did a lot of research. ACV kept coming up over and over. One morning the pain was soo bad and frustrating as I could'nt keep my fingers from it that I couldn't leave the house. I remembered that I had brought the ACV to try and took 2 tablespoons of it in desperation. Magically the itching and burning sensation stopped almost within minutes. I thought I was imagining it. However I continued to take it every time the pain came back and each time it had the same affect. 2 tbsp every couple of hours. Or whenever you feel the need. Hope you find this helpful. Take care" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACVL_25655 /CURES/shingles2.rss14 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] ELFGIRL from Buffalo, NY writes: "I'm a 52 year old female - the ACV works! I admit that the bout of Shingles I had was not too bad. The first night I tried the ACV both internal and external the redness and itching started to go away. I included in fight against shingles by taking between 3,000 - 4,000 mg of lysine. This helps boost your immune system both for shingles and cold sores. I also used calamine lotion and Zorvorax. In less than 2 days the blisters were drying up and the itching was going away I finally could sleep. I highly recommend the ACV as a great method in treating shingles." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACVC_25153 /CURES/shingles2.rss15 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Gene from Sarasota, FL writes: "This is my second shingles attack, folks! First one lasted 60 days and was the most unbelievably painful thing I had ever experienced. Interestingly enough, 100% of the shingles was sub-surface, with no redness, raised areas or pustules. The deep pain was beyond words. Now, four years later, in a period of incredible stress, I've got the damned thing again -- this time, with a left leg and the front/back of the left side of my torso covered in mega-patches of fiery pustules. Pain inside (emanating from the locus deep inside the nerve) and out. Then, a friend of a friend mentioned ACV and I went surfing and found your site. Last night (day 3), I covered the sores with ACV&Cayenne, and took two half shot glasses of ACV mixed with Cayenne. Within about an hour the pain - inside and out - completely went away. Yes, completely, and I had what seemed like one of the best sleeps I had had in a long time. This AM thru noon, I felt great, but this early afternoon I'm still a little shakey -- a slight twinge here, a slight twinge there. And the pustules are still there, but not increasing in size (and, as I write this, only a very, very, very occasional itch/pain from my little read friends. I am going to keep this up, and have absolutely no doubt that this will do the trick. In fact, I'm going to apply your ACV/CP elixer as soon as I press 'send'." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_23579 /CURES/shingles2.rss16 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Kelly from Lake Cathie, N.S.W-Australia writes: "What I first thought were infected insect bites turned out to be shingles. While I did not have any pain, I had extremely itchy lumps that blistered and spread till they formed one large area on my neck and were popping up in other places as well. I had tried various things like hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera gel and betadine but they only gave temporary relief from the itching and did not stop them spreading. I remembered your site and read about using ACV for shingles and thought I would give it a go before I gave up and went to the doctor. I just used a cotton-ball and dabbed it straight onto the whole area that was affected every couple of hours. It gave me immediate relief from the itching (although it stung a bit for a few minutes) and within a couple of days it had dried up completely, the scabs were healing and it had stopped spreading. It is now about a week since I started using ACV and the shingles have virtually disappeared. Thanks heaps!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=GARLIC_23228 /CURES/shingles2.rss17 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Matt from Attleboro, Ma. USA writes: "Shingles relief: To get rid of the itch as soon as possible rub a garlic clove over the area. It works even better in the shower because the heat draws it in better. This will work and you can do it a few times a day like before work and after work in the shower and before bed . I also use bag balm after to prevent scaring. But the garlic is the best solution" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=MR_22562 /CURES/shingles2.rss18 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Geraldine from Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA writes: "Shingles/PHN/Scoliosis: I have suffered from shingles, PHN [Postherpetic neuralgia], and scoliosis for three and a half years, and though I used apple cider vinegar, I hesitated taking it every day as I was still trying to completely knit the bones of a pelvic fracture. After trying many recommendations including acyclovir (which caused me to be dizzy ), Ted recommended 2% zinc chloride and 10% magnesium chloride. I have been unable to get this prescription filled, and ask if Ted could advise how and with what this is blended and if it is a powder, liquid or gel. The pharmacist said he had to know the "medium" with which to blend the zinc and magnesium. I am now taking the Gilliam type of magnesium in water and hoping for results. Besides taking most of the necessary vitamins and minerals plus special items, I eat a heathful diet, and recently tried Super PAV Oil (from NATR) which caused more pain; however I hope for some sort of relief from it as it is a tree resin product which is anti-viral. At times I use apple cider vinegar in water and full strength, as well as apricot kernel oil and castor oil. (I used hot castor oil packs on my thoracic scoliosis left side, and will now try them over my abdomen and liver area near the peyer patches (thymus tissues). Thank for a great website and your concern for humanity. Geraldine" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ESSENTIALOILS_21757 /CURES/shingles2.rss19 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Daisy from Oklahoma, USA writes: "For shingles, a combination of ravensara essential oil and Calophyllum inophyllum (also known as Foraha or Tamanu oil) can be an effective treatment. Ravensara is STRONGLY antiviral. Calophyllum has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Together, they seem to work extremely well on shingles. Try a mixture of 25% calophyllum, 10% ravensara essential oil, and 65% carrier oil (such as jojoba oil or olive oil). Basil essential oil diluted in olive oil is also reported to be effective in helping shingles." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_21472 /CURES/shingles2.rss20 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Anonymous from Nowhere, PA writes: "So, I am 25 years old and developed my first case of Shingles. They are HORRIBLE!! After reading the posts on ACV, I decided to try it out. Well, tonight is the first night that I have used it and already I am seeing less redness and swelling in the areas of the Shingles. I am currently drinking 2 teaspoons mixed w/ juice. It tastes as it smells but I don't care as long as it keep working!!! :) My Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Dad all swear by ACV!! So far it's working!! Thanks for the info!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=MRT_20506 /CURES/shingles2.rss21 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Kelly from San Antonio, TX writes: "Every year, once or twice a year, I get an outbreak of shingles on my right cheek. I know I am getting it due to pain on the left side of my face accompinied by a tingling sensation on my nose. When I feel this, I immediately start taking acyclovoir (SP) and wash the area with regular ol' rubbing alcohol, applied by a cotton ball. Then while the area is still wet, I apply Goldbond medicated powder and let it dry. It seems to help with the pain and itching. If blisters form, they immediately start to dry up. Try this, it might work for you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=MRT_19975 /CURES/shingles2.rss22 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Wendy from La Ceiba, Honduras writes: "I read with great interest all the remedies posted for shingles. Researching a bit on my own, I came up with this concoction which has reduced itching and pain as well as sped up healing. In a very small container place One teaspoon of coconut oil, squeezing a gel cap of Vit E oil into it...add a teaspoon of Neem oil, 2 drops of grapefruit seed extract, 2 drops of oregano oil, 4 drops of sandalwood oil, a teaspoon of fresh aloe gel and a 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric. mix this all up and dab it on the blisters. i lightly placed a tissue over this as the turmeric will stain clothing so wear something old. I have eliminated coffee, alcohol, nuts, seeds and have upped my intake of papaya and sardines (high in lysine). Internally, I am taking 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract and 2 drops of oregano oil mixed with water in a shot glass, followed by a large glass or pure water every hour. This mixture does not taste good, but has very strong anti viral properties and ANYTHING is better than the pain from shingles. DO NOT take more than 2 drops of oregano....this is powerful stuff. ALWAYS mix it with water. I am on day 5 now. i started using this protocol on day 3. The first angry patch has scabbed over and and looks much much better and the other patches have not developed blisters .....so I am hopeful for a brief experience. Many of these ingredients are part of the Indian healing system called Ayurveda. I just added everything I researched into one method. Hope this helps you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ZOSTAVAX_19465 /CURES/shingles2.rss23 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Tony from Chantilly, Va writes: "Some of you may know,but for those who don't...There's a vacine for the cure of shingles called (Zostavax) no perscription is needed as it is given just like the flue shoot at most local clinics,walgreen's & cvs drug stores. The average cost is $225 and can only be given befor yon contract the virus or once you're over it. Hope this helps to rid everyone of Shingles." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_19330 /CURES/shingles2.rss24 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Steve from Ballina, Australia writes: "After six days of the really intense pain of Shingles on my scalp and right forehead - and this using the prescribed medication and painkillers, I looked up cures on the internet and found this site. ACV seemed to have the most comments and it was something I knew I could get from the local supermarket. I took the two tablespoons in juice orally as one writer had suggested and within minutes the pain had dulled to a tolerable level. This was about 8pm in the evening. I also dabbed the rash with straight ACV. Not looking forward to yet another sleepless night I took a second oral dose of ACV and all my doctor prescribed stuff just before going to bed at about 11pm. I am writing this the morning after the only unbroken sleep I have had all week. I have taken another dose of ACV with the other stuff this morning. I still have some pain but it is tolerable and I now think the other option I considered ie. chopping my head off, was perhaps a little too drastic." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/shingles.html&name=ACV_18080 /CURES/shingles2.rss25 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Donna from Halifax, Nova Scotia writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for Shingles I used cotton rounds soaked in Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and swabbed area as often as I could, approx every hour. I also drank 2 tbsp mixed in juice, morning and night. Best to leave the soaked cotton on affected area as long as possible. On first attempt, I placed cotton on area and wrapped plastic around myself to keep cotton from moving, however, after approx 30 min the burning sensation was too strong and I had to remove plastic. From that point on I placed soaked cotton on affected area and laid down with it on my back for as long as I could. I saw a drastic improvement in less than 24 hours. The affected area looked better, pain had decreased substantially and rash stopped spreading. Never would have believed it if I hadn't tried it myself!!"