How Do You Treat Chicken Pox Using Natural Remedies?
This highly infectious illness is caused by the Herpes Zoster virus and is most common in children. IF you have been in contact with someone who is infected, it may be 2 or 3 weeks before you develop symptoms. Although usually the results of chicken pox are just discomfort and irritating skin in children, adults who contract chicken pox can have extremely serious cases and debilitating illness which can lead to acute pneumonia. After contracting chicken pox, avoid scratching (to prevent the spread of infection and risk of scars). Keep children’s fingernail very short (young babies hands should be kept in cotton or woolen mittens). CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE: Treat the fever that comes with chicken pox with pain relievers, and use calamine lotion to soothe itchy skin. More severe infections can be treated with antiviral drugs, which may also be used in the early stages for adults. NUTRITION: Take plenty of fluids, especially pineapple juice diluted with water. Also drink chamomile tea and wa
