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May 06 2012

Recurrent Glandular Fever and Allergies

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Allergies and sensitivities may be the hidden culprit in cases of recurrent glandular fever. If your immune system is battling with allergies and sensitivities, there is not much energy left to deal with infections like the Epstein Barr virus that causes GF. The symptoms of allergies and sensitivities can also mimic those of recurrent glandular [...]

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Apr 07 2012

Epstein Barr Virus Remedies – Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infections

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EBV can suppress the immune system and lead to secondary infections like cystitis and urinary tract infections. Fortunately there is a host of Epstein Barr virus remedies that can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms and stop future infections. Symptoms of cystitis and urinary tract infections can include frequent, urgent and painful urination, strong smelling and cloudy [...]

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Mar 30 2012

Chronic Mono – The Danger of Conventional Drugs

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Being diagnosed with chronic mono is a worrying time. It gets worse when you find out there is no easy cure. Doctors may prescribe drugs that mask your symptoms temporarily but do nothing to get rid of the virus. In the majority of chronic mono cases, drugs are of little use. Many patients with mononucleosis [...]

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Mar 16 2012

Glandular Fever and MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Research has found that there is a link between having glandular fever and MS. People who have had the Epstein Barr virus are twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis in later life compared with the population at large. One study showed that people with the highest rate of antibodies against the Epstein Barr virus [...]

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Feb 17 2012

Chronic Epstein Barr and Stress

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Chronic Epstein Barr and stress often go hand in hand. In many of my EBV patients, elevated cortisol is the problem. Cortisol is an essential stress hormone designed to help you cope with stress and danger. Cortisol helps release amino acids from the muscles, glucose from the liver, and fatty acids into the blood stream [...]

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Feb 06 2012

Epstein Barr Virus and Vitamin B12

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A lot of my Epstein Barr Virus patients are deficient in vitamin B12. Below is an interesting article by Dr Mercola on the causes, symptoms and treatment of a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you have Epstein Barr virus and are showing ongoing symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, muscle weakness or tingling in your [...]

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Dec 23 2011

Epstein Barr – Preventing Colds and Flu

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During a bout of Epstein Barr, preventing colds and flu is a priority. When the immune system is suppressed, secondary infections can take hold so you need to know the basic prevention and treatment strategies. Here’s an excerpt from Dr Mercola’s website www.mercola.com on some strategies used for preventing colds and flu during Epstein Barr. [...]

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Dec 16 2011

Chronic Epstein Barr Pain

Published by Elizabeth under Complications of mono

EBV is the virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever. It can affect the nerves of the body resulting in symptoms such as headaches, body pain and muscle aches. In some people chronic Epstein Barr pain can make life extremely difficult. Conventional painkillers can mask painful symptoms however these medications can have undesirable side effects [...]

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Oct 28 2011

Glandular Fever, Colds and Flu

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The change of season heralds in the inevitable rounds of colds and flu, especially if you have recently battled a bout of glandular fever (Epstein Barr virus or mono). This virus can lower your immune system and leave you exposed to secondary infections. Unfortunately glandular fever, colds and flu often go together. Now is the [...]

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Oct 13 2011

Glandular Fever and ME or CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

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Here is an informative video of one man’s journey with glandular fever and ME or CFS. It is interesting to note that although there are many triggers for ME / CFS including viral infections like glandular fever, chemical exposure, stress and adrenal exhaustion, the approach to healing is very similar. A lot of the therapies [...]

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