Shingles and Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Treatment
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body’s nerve tissues. Years later, it can reactivate as shingles, often triggered by stress, aging, or a weakened immune system. According to […]