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Drugs will work, but they only mask the symptoms, they do not deal with the cause.

It is possible that it could ultimately be cause by food additives, processed foods are loaded with all sorts of chemicals that the body was not meant to process.
Some shingles "therapy" involves eating / going to a more organic diet....anyhow....here are some good strategies to deal with it below...

Natural Treatment For Shingles

Lysine -- Lysine prevents the absorption of arginine which the shingles virus needs to stay active. Take 1,000mg of lysine up to three times a day. You should see immediate improvement. I had shingles about 15 years ago and after taking lysine my shingles were completely gone in just five days. My shingles had reached the blistered and very painful stage before taking the lysine. Don't take lysine with any milk products.

Cayenne Pepper and Aloe Vera Gel -- Try mixing a small amount of cayenne pepper and aloe vera gel. Apply it to the infected area for immediate pain relief.

Apple Cider Vinegar -- Use ACV to relieve pain. You can apply the apple cider vinegar directly on the affected areas by dabbing it on with a soft cloth. Let it dry and then repeat as often as needed. It helps the blisters heal more rapidly.

MSM -- MSM can help with pain relief. Take 1000mg a day.

Vitamin C -- Take between 1,000 and 2,000mg of Vitamin C to help boost your immune system.

I don't know off hand if it HAS to be Apple Cider Vinegar...I'm sure regular white vinegar will help. They did a news segment a while back, on how it's an natural antibiotic/antifungal agent.