Herpes vs. Shingles It is a disease caused by a viral infection. A group called Herpes simplex virus, although it is a different type But they are in the same germ group. The symptoms of herpes are clear blisters. It can be broken or not. Symptoms are quite painful, often appearing on the lips and tissues inside the mouth. Or the genitals As for shingles, it will be on its own. It can affect the entire body, including the face, nose, eyes, arms, back, and shoulders. Most often, it's just one side. It has the appearance of a long patch. But that's what it looks like. Part of this is caused by a viral infection that enters the nerve endings. or nerves So it has a long appearance. Nowadays, there is an option to treat herpes and shingles with ozone therapy.
As we know it is herpes or shingles. Relatively difficult to treat and stayed with us for quite a long time Some people who are infected may not have symptoms for many years. And one fine day we were very stressed. Not getting enough sleep Resulting in a fall in immunity Such symptoms suddenly appeared. With some other people, it happens often. It happens often. It shows that the immune system is not very good. This is considered a sign that our body's immunity has begun to decline. Because we often get herpes. It is considered that our health is beginning to deteriorate. It is a reflection of our immune system from within.
Guidelines for preventing virus infection
Preventing symptoms or the occurrence of diseases caused by any type of virus Including the herpes virus. That is, we have to make our immune system better and stronger. The basic guidelines for how to behave are:
- Managing your own lifestyle Both matters of taking care of food Improve your diet Eat a variety of foods To restore the immune system Mainly focusing on fruits and vegetables.
- exercise Exercise stimulates hormones. stimulate the immune system To work better and stronger
- stress management Chronic stress causes immunity to decline. As a result, the body becomes more easily infected with disease.
- sleep Pay attention to the quality of your sleep. You must get enough sleep.
This will be the basic practice. That will help restore the immune system to be stronger.
Prevention and treatment of herpes zoster in a wellness way
Ozone therapy has begun to be researched more and more in the treatment or prevention of herpes, shingles, or even all types of viruses. Both influenza virus infections, COVID, Post-COVID because ozone therapy is very effective in killing germs. or infection management
As we know, Standard treatment for viruses does not include antibiotics. that can be completely killed There will be only antidote. It is to fight the virus and prevent it from multiplying. and then reduce the number for us to control ourselves But ozone therapy is considered a treatment that has the advantage of killing viruses in the body.
Mechanism of ozone in killing viruses
- Direct virus killing It's called Oxidative stress. It creates Oxidizers directly against germs.
- stimulate enzymes (Enzyme) helps in the process of managing germs. with the function of white blood cells in our body Works similar to It's glutathione. (glutathione) at all, stimulating various enzymes that helps in the cell protection process Or the work process of white blood cells in the body is another action in which ozone helps in the normal process of the body dealing with germs.
- Stimulates the immune system in the long term Both the function of each type of blood cell Makes our white blood cells work better, be more skilled, and be able to deal with germs more efficiently.
All mechanisms are clearly supported by research. Can help in terms of treatment and protection To prevent recurrence In people who are easily infected, frequently infected, or whose immunity is not very good Doing many things in a row At times there has been research supporting that it helps make our immune system stronger and it has also been found that infections are easy. Or that reinfection of the virus decreased after ozone therapy?
Precautions for taking ozone therapy
The use of ozone therapy in the treatment of herpes zoster is not yet a standard treatment. But it is an additional treatment. Alternative treatment in the rehabilitation group Therefore, you must always talk with a specialist doctor before receiving treatment.
What groups of people are suitable for ozone therapy?
- People with poor immunity Groups of people who are easily infected, frequently infected, such as herpes and shingles frequently. It's easy to catch other people's colds. Frequently have the flu This group of people will be the group that will benefit the most from ozone therapy. Because ozone works to kill all types of germs. And it can help increase immunity in the long run.
- Chronic infection group Such as the more common hepatitis viruses ABCD and E. People in this group will have to live with viral infections for the rest of their lives. The treatment is quite complicated and expensive. There will be some good and some bad treatments as well. This group of people must take care of their immune system especially well compared to others. In fact, the use of ozone therapy has begun to be researched more and more in this group of patients. Especially patients with chronic infections
- Immune disorder group or (Autoimmune Disease) is that the immune system is chronically malfunctioning Causes autoimmune diseases such as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). The immune system cannot see what is right and what is wrong. or anything that is foreign and it's own So they work erratically, destroying themselves, causing disease to occur. Patients can use ozone therapy to help restore the immune system to function. Can be added to the main treatment.
- Vascular degeneration group For example, all diseases related to the deterioration of blood vessels, diabetes, high blood pressure, fat, heart disease, and common chronic diseases. It will be a problem of blood vessels in the brain. Blood vessels that are easily inflamed And the blood vessels lose their elasticity. Ozone therapy has been found to help restore blood vessel walls. Makes our blood vessels more flexible Makes the blood circulation system better
- group of healthy people People with minor symptoms who do not yet have the disease Ozone therapy has benefits in terms of prevention and recovery. Many people have come to make ozone. feel refreshed Metabolism at the cellular level improves. I feel like I have more energy. Better sleep Resulting in better overall health
Conclusion: Ozone therapy is considered to have many medical benefits. In fact, it is not just about killing viruses. There are other disinfectants as well. All germs in our body can be treated with ozone therapy, including fungi, bacteria. Or people who frequently have colds, herpes, shingles, ozone therapy can help strengthen our immune system in the long run.