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Archive for May, 2009

May 26 2009

Treating Epstein Barr Virus During Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Published by Elizabeth under Complications of mono

Epstein Barr virus (mononucleosis or glandular fever) during pregnancy can be a very exhausting time. It can be hard enough just being pregnant without the addition of a virus to add to your worries! Some studies show that Epstein Barr virus in pregnancy can result in early labor or in the baby having a lower [...]

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May 19 2009

Epstein Barr Virus Infection and Auto Immune Disease

Published by Elizabeth under Natural treatments

Epstein Barr virus infection is a possible trigger for various auto immune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system produces auto antibodies to an endogenous antigen. This causes inflammation and injury to body tissues. Although Epstein Barr virus infection is usually self-limiting, auto immune disease is considered [...]

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May 12 2009

Treating Glandular Fever – When to Exercise?

Published by Elizabeth under Natural treatments

The Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever is usually self-limiting, lasting anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. In some people the virus can linger with recurrent symptoms like fatigue occurring for 6 months or more after the initial infection. When treating glandular fever in my patients, I [...]

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May 05 2009

Epstein Barr Treatment – Hormones

Published by Elizabeth under Complications of mono

A woman’s hormone cycle can become irregular or problematic for several reasons including stress, weight loss, inadequate diet, excess exercise, drugs or an illness like Epstein Barr. The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) that causes glandular fever or mononucleosis, can affect the adrenal or stress glands of the body. Once the adrenals become depleted, the whole [...]

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