What is monkeypox and can Ayurveda help with its symptoms? - #16856
Last week, my friend was diagnosed with monkeypox, and I had never even heard of it before. At first, he thought it was just a regular flu because he had a fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes. But then these weird rashes started showing up all over his body, and they turned into blister-like lesions. The doctor said it’s a viral infection, but I’m still confused about how dangerous it really is. The scary part is, I was around him just a few days before he got diagnosed. I haven’t noticed any symptoms yet, but I’m really worried. I read that monkeypox spreads through close contact, so I might already be at risk. I don’t want to just wait around to see if I get sick—so is there anything in Ayurveda that can help boost my immunity to prevent monkeypox? Are there any specific herbs or remedies that can reduce the chances of infection? Also, if someone does get monkeypox, can Ayurveda help in managing the symptoms? My friend is in a lot of discomfort because the rashes are really painful. He’s been given antiviral meds, but is there anything natural he can do to help with the healing process? I’ve heard things like neem and turmeric can be useful for skin infections—would those help with monkeypox rashes? Another thing, I’m curious if Ayurveda has any explanation for diseases like monkeypox. Is it connected to a weak immune system or an imbalance in the body? If so, what’s the best way to keep the body strong and resistant to viral infections? Has anyone here dealt with monkeypox before? If you’ve used Ayurvedic remedies to recover from it, I’d love to hear what worked for you. Any tips for prevention would be really helpful too!
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