1 of 7. Dried Figs. No doubt about it, figs are a superfood. Full of fiber, they are also a great source of copper, potassium, manganese, and pantothenic acid. But when you take the water out of a fig, youâre left with a tiny, toothsome nugget dense in nutrients, fiberâand carbs. Mindlessly pop half a dozen dried figs and youâve just consumed more than 30 grams of carbohydrates!
Treatment for Shingles While there is no specific cure for shingles, early treatment with antiviral medication is important for preventing complications and speeding up the healing process. Common medications used to treat shingles include:
More general treatments to address your shingles scalp infection and symptoms include: 1  Antiviral medications that attack the shingles virus. 2  Tricyclic antidepressants, which have been shown to interrupt pain signals.  Topical lidocaine patches, which can relieve itching and pain when applied directly to the rash.