What Is Shingles?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Can Diet or Lifestyle Changes Benefit a Person with Shingles?
Two vaccines are used to decrease the risk of reactivating VZV, and the severity of post-herpetic neuralgia. Live HSV is usually given to people above 60 while the dead virus vaccine is usually given to people above 50, two to six months apart. Additionally, the chickenpox vaccine reduces the risk of getting both chickenpox and shingles.
While there is no known diet that can help prevent or clear shingles, eating a balanced diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables can boost your immune system function, and therefore reduce shingles attacks. Exercise is another way to keep fit and healthy.
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