Jun 13 2008
7 Mistakes People Make When Treating Epstein Barr – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the common mistakes people make when treating the Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever.
Mistake 4 – Eating the wrong foods
One of the cheapest and easiest way to treat Epstein Barr is with good healthy foods. How well your immune system functions is closely linked to what you eat.
If you cram your body with all the wrong foods like sugar, white flour products, processed foods, alcohol, coffee and excess fats then there is no way you are going to make a good recovery from mono. Your body needs the right vitamins, minerals, enzymes and essential fats in order to boost your immune system, reduce fatigue and help your body cope with stress.
The right diet for Epstein Barr treatment is based around good quality foods like fish, organic chicken, lean red meat, eggs, nuts, seeds and legumes. Each meal should have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables – at least 80% of your plate should be fruit or vegetables. Add to this some essential healthy fats like fish oils, avocado, cold pressed olive oil or flaxseed oil, and you have a good balanced meal that will help you treat Epsetin Barr effectively.
Mistake 5 – Treating Epstein Barr virus with antibiotics
Antibiotics are of no use in the treatment of Epstein Barr virus. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria not viruses. In some cases using antibiotics to treat Epstein Barr can result in skin rashes, candida, digestive upsets and suppressed immunity.
Mistake 6 – Not taking the right nutrients to boost your immune system
One of the fastest ways to treat Epstein Barr is to add some supplementary nutrients to your regime. I give all my Epstein Barr patients vitamin A, C, E, zinc and selenium with good results. The B complex and magnesium are also fantastic to help with the fatigue and ensure a good night’s sleep.
There are also some great herbs for the treatment of Epstein Barr.
These include Olive Leaf extract, echinacea, garlic and astragalus. The right amounts of nutrients for you will vary according to your age, the severity of your illness and how much food you’re eating. For more specific information check in Chapter 2 of my e-book “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures“.
Mistake 7 – Resuming activities too early
Getting back into exercise or daily activities too early is a sure fire way to put you back at square one. I can’t tell you how many times my patients have started to feel better, and have rushed back to their previous sport or work, only to find they get a relapse and start feeling awful again.
The best advice I can give here is too take things slowly. Start off with some gentle walking and monitor how your body responds. Perhaps go back to work or college for half a day and see how you cope. Build up slowly over a few weeks taking time to rest your body, eat well and drink plenty of water.
Remember the Epstein Barr virus is a latent virus, so once you’ve had it, it can reappear if you overstress your body or do too much.
I hope this information helps you in your recovery from Epstein Barr. More details can be found in my e-book “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures“.
DISCLAIMER This e-mail is not to replace medical advice given by your health professional. It is recommended that you consult your doctor or health professional before following any therapeutic advice, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Never reduce or discontinue your prescribed medication without the consent of your doctor. The author cannot take medical or legal responsibility for illness arising out of the failure to seek medical advice from a doctor. © Wholistic Therapy Centre 2007
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