If you like using alternative therapies you may have used acupuncture or some other form of Chinese medicine. If you haven’t, then there are other methods that can help you treat shingles pain. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are often used as complementary treatments for shingles.

Acupuncture for Shingles

Acupuncture is known for being a ‘needle treatment!’ It certainly is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting very thin needles. These needles are inserted into specific points by the acupuncturist. These points can help release your natural painkillers, like endorphins, and improve blood flow.

For shingles that can cause severe nerve pain, acupuncture can effectively reduce shingles pain and improve a patient’s quality of life. It can also help reduce the risk and severity of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is a common complication of shingles that involves persistent nerve pain even after the rash has healed. Continue reading →

Unfortunately, the varicella-zoster virus can stay in your body, perhaps inactive for a long time, but because it is lurking and hiding it remains a threat. If it activates, it causes a shingles outbreak. Building a holistic prevention plan can help you strengthen your body so that it can fight off the virus.

A holistic prevention plan focuses on improving your overall health. It means considering your whole being – your mind, your body and your spirit. It’s not just about treating specific symptoms or conditions when they arise.

It includes making changes where necessary. That may be by making lifestyle changes, changes in your diet and nutrition, exercising more, managing your stress, and caring for your emotional well-being. The goal is to prevent shingles by promoting a balanced and healthy life. Continue reading →