The mono blog

In most people with glandular fever, the infection is short lived, lasting only a couple of weeks. However in some people it becomes chronic or recurrent, lasting weeks, months or even years.

If you have chronic glandular fever it is usually because your immune system is suppressed. The Epstein Barr virus that causes glandular fever or mononucleosis is a latent virus that can recur when you are run down or under stress.

If you still get recurrent sore throats, swollen glands, muscle aches or fatigue, weeks or months after your initial diagnosis then have a good look at your immune system.

Your immune system may be suppressed from ongoing stress, poor eating habits, smoking or a chronic underlying disease.

Your genes can also play a part. Researchers from the University of NSW tested the activity of 30,000 genes in the blood of people who either recovered quickly after glandular fever or developed a prolonged illness. The activity of a group of 35 genes was found to match symptoms from onset of the disease to recovery.

Unfortunately you can’t swap your genes but you can bolster your immune system with a good diet, supplements, stress reduction, the correct lifestyle and a positive mindset.

More recently there has been a resurgence in the belief that chronic illness is due to our mind’s emotional blocks and limiting ideas.

According to Louise Hay, author of “You can heal your life”, glandular fever is caused by pushing beyond one’s limits, and a fear of not being good enough. It can be triggered by anger at not receiving love and attention. If you think these issues are relevant to you, then chatting with a counselor is a good step in clearing these emotional blocks.

All the therapies to strengthen your immunity and keep the symptoms of glandular fever at bay are discussed in my e-book. Have a look at “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures” for further information on these treatments.