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bowel, up to the descending colon and over to the rectal area. The

poisons collect in the upper leg area and, in turn, irritate the sciatic nerve,

eventually dislocating the sacroiliac joint. The resulting inf ammation and

pain around the nerves is excruciating. Eventually, muscle wasting will add

to the problem.

A colon cleanse will be a vital f rst step.

Adjustment by a chiropractor or osteopath can help.

Massage will ease the pain.

Hot and cold showers over the area will help.

Exercise.

shingles (herpes zoster)

Shingles is a virus and a close relative of chicken pox. Stress and low

immunity are two conspiring contributors that will strongly provoke an

episode. It can also be triggered in adults by contact with children who

have chicken pox, so if you are run-down and feel low, take care. The

virus, once it has set in, can remain for some time if it is not treated. The

nervous system, liver, and immune system need the most attention.

Adopt a good diet — see chapter 4 on food and the “Chicken Pox”

section in this chapter. Include plenty of garlic and water.

Eat liver cleansers like dandelion leaves, globe artichokes, asparagus,

olives, and olive oil.

Ensure that you eat plenty of foods rich in magnesium, calcium, and

B vitamins (refer to chapter 4).

Consume plenty of superfood.

f Take GLA capsules daily (evening primrose oil).

f Take nerve restorative and tonic herbs like Siberian ginseng root,

Astragalus root, skullcap leaf, vervain leaf, wood betony leaf and

f ower, and lobelia leaf, all in the long term, and valerian root in the

short term.

f Immune-boosting herbs like echinacea root and elderberries will

greatly help.

f Use marigold f ower, chickweed leaf, and lavender leaf and f ower in

powder form to dust over the itchy areas.

Liver, colon, and kidney cleanses prevent recurrences.

Nourish the nervous system and immune system on a general natural

healing level, relaxing and resting as much as possible (see chapter 9).

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