Maybe this will help your shingles pain:
How Chilies Can Be Used to Treat Pain
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/07/14/chili-peppers-pain-relief.aspx
The Power of Peppermint: 21 Health Benefits Revealed
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/14/peppermint-health-benefits.aspx
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