What diet/lifestyle changes can patients introduce to reduce the likelihood of Herpes Zoster occurrence?

Although vaccination is the only existing prevention for herpes zoster, some actions focused on the change of lifestyles and diet can reduce the risk of the disease. Since herpes zoster affects people with the weakened immune system, measures should be taken to strengthen it. Healthy lifestyles can be helpful in this case. As for the diet, it is advised to consume more fruits and vegetables (Diet for herpes zoster, 2013). On the other hand, it is better to avoid fats, oils, and sweets which are not good for general health and thus negatively influence the immune system.

Conclusions

On the whole, herpes zoster is a viral infection that can only be prevented with the help of vaccination. Nevertheless, it is possible to reduce the risk of its occurrence or recurrence due to a change in lifestyle and a healthy diet. Moreover, a healthy immune system will help to prevent complications in the case of herpes zoster.

References

Albrecht, A. (2015). Patient education: Shingles (beyond the basics). Web.