Oleavicin’s Naturally-derived topical gel mitigates the effects of seasonal spikes in Shingles cases brought on during the peak of summer.
(July, 2022) Summer is a part of the year when people spend more time outdoors. Trees and flowers are in bloom, the days grow longer and the weather becomes warmer. However, this unfortunately also marks a time in which people are more susceptible to some infections and illnesses as heat stress can hinder the body’s immune system response. One of those health issues that historically flares-up in the summer is Shingles: a viral infection coupled with a mirage of painful symptoms. These spikes in cases during this time of year are most common among people over 50 and the immunocompromised. This, coupled with ongoing health-related stressors of the pandemic, makes Shingles a salient issue to confront. Owners of Oleavicin, Cindy and Craig Makela, took notice of this ongoing public health issue and were determined to help people dealing with crippling skin ailments. In response, their family owned company developed an all-natural, olive-based solution: Oleavicin Shingles Gel.
Oleavicin’s patented formula offers a sensible alternative to chemically-based pharmaceuticals, eliminating the prospect of side effects associated with them. “So many products on the market are filled with harmful chemicals – it feels good being able to help people with a natural alternative that actually works and is easy to find,” Cindy explained. Their product is readily accessible to those prone to shingles; it’s available both on Amazon Prime and lines the shelves in 4,700 Walmarts, 2,200 Albertsons, and a combined 15,000 stores across the country.
Oleavicin’s naturally-sourced remedy actively fights painful symptoms associated with Shingles characterized by blistering rashes, fever, headaches and fatigue. In some cases, Shingles has lasting complications like poster-herpetic neuralgia that occurs when nerves are damaged from a shingles outbreak. These symptoms occur in people who have previously had chickenpox, an infection that has impacted more than 95 percent of American adults. After contracting chickenpox, the Varicella-Zoster Virus lies dormant in the body and can resurface as a result of various triggers typically relating to stress or immunosuppression.
Cindy, owner of a 101-acre family olive orchard on the coast of Santa Barbara, experienced the effects first-hand. “I was laying in pain on the couch when I noticed an olive-based lip gel we created was sitting on the coffee table next to me,” Cindy explained. “It had helped my son who dealt with cold sores and I figured it could at least soothe some of the blistering pain. I ended up lathering a bunch of the lip gel on the area, covered it with a big bandage, and fell asleep.”
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“When I woke up a few hours later, the pain on my side had almost completely subsided, and the area where the shingles had even shrunk quite a bit,” she recalled.
Through intuitive self-experimentation followed by extensive science-driven research, they formulated the gel so that others prone to Shingles could also access the quick relief Cindy uncovered. The gel harnesses the healing properties of the ancient Mediterranean fruit to soothe, cool, and comfort painful effects induced by the Zoster Virus. The magic behind their olives is Oleuropein — a powerful, medicinal compound that reduces inflammation and fights infection. Oleavicin Shingles Gel is derived from a number of other naturally occurring anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory compounds designed to break the viral infection cycle. The remedy includes organic bee propolis, St John’s-wort, Allantoin, and Aloe Barbadensis which are active agents against viruses. The Oleavicin Shingles Gel is an expeditious solution that simultaneously can ease the minds of users knowing that it is both organic and effective.
According to the CDC, a cancer diagnosis is associated with a 40 percent increased risk of developing shingles. On top of that, the majority of cases occur in people over the age of 60. This summer, the Makela’s are optimistic that their product can improve the lives of these vulnerable groups by providing a natural alternative to artificial options.
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To learn more about the science, people, and places behind Oleavicin Shingles Gel, go to www.Oleavicin.com.
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