4 Foods to Avoid with Herpes or Shingles

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There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily!

Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I’ve learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed.

Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we’re overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses.

When you’re feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It’s not just the items themselves, but how your health is at the time you eat them.

Another factor is the quantity you’re eating. A nibble? A full plate? A combo of all four of these? It makes a difference….