One of the most painful conditions I’ve ever treated is that of shingles. This viral attack on the nerves and skin which results in inflamed patches of skin is a direct result of the chicken pox virus. This virus settles into the dorsal root ganglia of your spine, and resides there till conditions are ripe to erupt.
Many people suffer this condition repeatedly through their lives. To many, their relief is found in the use of L-Lysine. The reason this works is found in the action of this essential amino acid and it’s role in calcium metabolism. The outbreak is one way the person can be made aware of what’s actually happening in their calcium utilization.
The role of ionizable calcium in the control and elimination of viral attacks is essential, and L-Lysine is instrumental in the bodies ability to use calcium. L-Lysine helps to assure absorption of calcium, which is critical for among other things, bone growth.
L-Lysine helps in the formation of collagen, the protein which makes up the matrix of bone, cartilage, and other connective tissues. This conversion is mediated and regulated by real vitamin C as found in nature, not in high potency ascorbic acid formulations. This is something I wrote on last week.
Since L-Lysine is one of the eight essential amino acids, it has to be consumed. The body can’t make it. Since this is found in all high protein foods like chicken, fish, beef, eggs, cottage cheese, liver, beans, and milk, vegans and vegetarians, who fail to obtain good raw proteins for their diet have greater problems with deficiencies of this amino acid. I have nothing against vegetarianism, but I do have a problem with nutritional deficiencies caused by fad diets, which leave out essential nutrients required to maintain healthy function.
Maintaining proper utilization of L-Lysine requires complementary minerals like chromium, zinc, iodine, sodium, and of course calcium. Interestingly enough, the herb comfrey is rich in L-Lysine. For this reason the term “bone knit” for this herb is explanatory as to the action of creating the matrix within which the body can install the calcium to strengthen and repair bones. Unfortunately this herb which has been used for centuries has been black listed by the FDA. Could this be because it works?
Shingles show up in many forms as the herpes virus. This can range from the cold sores that plague people to the genital herpes seen as a contagious sexually transmitted venereal disease. Flare ups can come from many potential causes. Excessive vitamin D from exposure to UV B rays without adequate vitamin F to maintain calcium in the tissues opens the door to outbreaks.
Interestingly enough, lack of L-Lysine can lead to feelings of helplessness, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, anemia, and depression. These emotional stressors deplete stores of this amino acid, eventually exposing the tissues to this virus, which remains under control when nutritional adequacy is maintained.
The herb St John’s wort, also known as Hypericum, is used to increase and preserve levels of serotonin. This is the neurotransmitter involved in calming and relaxing the system. Besides it’s role in calming the system, Hypericum has anti-viral activity against what’s known a envelope viruses, of which the herpes virus is.
So we see many areas which can trigger the outbreaks of this virus. Adequate vitamin D is required to insure calcium absorption. A good source of ionizable calcium is required to defeat all viruses. A rich source of polyunsaturated fats (vitamin F) needs to be consumed to insure tissue calcium. Proteins not denatured by overheating to provide all the amino acids like L-Lysine and Methionine, as the latter is depleted by excessive supplementation of L-Lysine. Methionine is very specific to healthy liver function and the yolk of eggs is a good source. (One of the reasons I add raw eggs to my morning smoothie).
L-Lysine assists in dealing with hypoglycemia. It’s essential for the binding of co-enzymes Pyridoxal Phosphate, Lipoic Acid and Biotin to enzymes. A lack of this amino acid can cause destruction of the electric current carrying fibers which over time can impact muscular integrity. This can go to every extreme including cardiovascular function.
When treating a person for herpes infections, I’m looking at systemic function which has been compromised. This is why just taking a vaccination to deal with shingles is like turning up the radio in your car hoping that because you’re not hearing the bad noises from your failing engine, all is working correctly. Your complete nutrition is critical to prolonged health.
Many people suffer this condition repeatedly through their lives. To many, their relief is found in the use of L-Lysine. The reason this works is found in the action of this essential amino acid and it’s role in calcium metabolism. The outbreak is one way the person can be made aware of what’s actually happening in their calcium utilization.
The role of ionizable calcium in the control and elimination of viral attacks is essential, and L-Lysine is instrumental in the bodies ability to use calcium. L-Lysine helps to assure absorption of calcium, which is critical for among other things, bone growth.
L-Lysine helps in the formation of collagen, the protein which makes up the matrix of bone, cartilage, and other connective tissues. This conversion is mediated and regulated by real vitamin C as found in nature, not in high potency ascorbic acid formulations. This is something I wrote on last week.
Since L-Lysine is one of the eight essential amino acids, it has to be consumed. The body can’t make it. Since this is found in all high protein foods like chicken, fish, beef, eggs, cottage cheese, liver, beans, and milk, vegans and vegetarians, who fail to obtain good raw proteins for their diet have greater problems with deficiencies of this amino acid. I have nothing against vegetarianism, but I do have a problem with nutritional deficiencies caused by fad diets, which leave out essential nutrients required to maintain healthy function.
Maintaining proper utilization of L-Lysine requires complementary minerals like chromium, zinc, iodine, sodium, and of course calcium. Interestingly enough, the herb comfrey is rich in L-Lysine. For this reason the term “bone knit” for this herb is explanatory as to the action of creating the matrix within which the body can install the calcium to strengthen and repair bones. Unfortunately this herb which has been used for centuries has been black listed by the FDA. Could this be because it works?
Shingles show up in many forms as the herpes virus. This can range from the cold sores that plague people to the genital herpes seen as a contagious sexually transmitted venereal disease. Flare ups can come from many potential causes. Excessive vitamin D from exposure to UV B rays without adequate vitamin F to maintain calcium in the tissues opens the door to outbreaks.
Interestingly enough, lack of L-Lysine can lead to feelings of helplessness, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, anemia, and depression. These emotional stressors deplete stores of this amino acid, eventually exposing the tissues to this virus, which remains under control when nutritional adequacy is maintained.
The herb St John’s wort, also known as Hypericum, is used to increase and preserve levels of serotonin. This is the neurotransmitter involved in calming and relaxing the system. Besides it’s role in calming the system, Hypericum has anti-viral activity against what’s known a envelope viruses, of which the herpes virus is.
So we see many areas which can trigger the outbreaks of this virus. Adequate vitamin D is required to insure calcium absorption. A good source of ionizable calcium is required to defeat all viruses. A rich source of polyunsaturated fats (vitamin F) needs to be consumed to insure tissue calcium. Proteins not denatured by overheating to provide all the amino acids like L-Lysine and Methionine, as the latter is depleted by excessive supplementation of L-Lysine. Methionine is very specific to healthy liver function and the yolk of eggs is a good source. (One of the reasons I add raw eggs to my morning smoothie).
L-Lysine assists in dealing with hypoglycemia. It’s essential for the binding of co-enzymes Pyridoxal Phosphate, Lipoic Acid and Biotin to enzymes. A lack of this amino acid can cause destruction of the electric current carrying fibers which over time can impact muscular integrity. This can go to every extreme including cardiovascular function.
When treating a person for herpes infections, I’m looking at systemic function which has been compromised. This is why just taking a vaccination to deal with shingles is like turning up the radio in your car hoping that because you’re not hearing the bad noises from your failing engine, all is working correctly. Your complete nutrition is critical to prolonged health.
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