Ingesting coconut oil also helps cut down on the severity of shingles. Along with several other steps.
Coconut oil is great for other things, too!
Dementia Reversal with Coconut oil - in an 85yr old at 35 days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxR24JMAE0c
It is also beneficial for diabetics in that it prevents steep blood glucose spikes after eating carbs.