Jun 30 2010
Epstein Barr Virus Infection – Depression, Anxiety and Mood Swings
Epstein Barr virus infection can trigger mood disorders including depression, anxiety and mood swings. These disorders can result from nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, toxic overload and allergies which are often bought on by the Epstein Barr virus infection.
Fortunately these mood disorders can be improved with the use of a pure, healthy diet, daily exercise, sunshine and counselling plus the use of supplementary nutrients and herbs.
Let’s have a look at the main nutrients showing promise in treating these disorders during Epstein Barr virus infection.
Zinc
Epstein Barr virus infection requires large amounts of zinc in order for the body to fight infection. If not supplemented in the diet, zinc levels can fall and trigger mood problems. Zinc for example is commonly deficient in people with depression. Lack of zinc can cause moodiness, poor concentration, mental fatigue, irritability, anger, lethargy and sleep changes.
Fish oils
DHA is the component of fish oils that keeps cell membranes fluid. The brain contains the richest concentration of fatty acids in the body. A deficiency of DHA alters membrane fluidity and can greatly impact on behaviour, mood and mental function.
B vitamins
During Epstein Barr virus infection, the adrenal glands are often exhausted leading to a deficiency of the B vitamins. Essential for nerve and hormonal health, a deficiency of B vitamins can trigger anxiety, depression and mood swings.
Magnesium
Magnesium aids in the transmission of nerve impulses. A deficiency can cause anxiety, agitation, insomnia, PMT, tiredness and depression. Supplementing with this essential mineral can help with the fatigue, muscle aches and headaches commonly seen in Epstein Barr virus infection.
Chromium
A major component of glucose tolerance factor, chromium is essential for regulating carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar levels. If chromium is low in the body then hypoglycaemia can result causing light-headedness, moodiness, anxiety, confusion and insomnia.
Potassium
Epstein Barr virus infection can affect the gastrointestinal tract causing diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. This can deplete electrolytes like potassium, sodium and chloride leading to weakness, fatigue, tearfulness and depression. These electrolytes can usually be replaced with a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruit and the addition of some natural sea salt in the diet.
Toxic metals
Mercury, cadmium, lead and tin can block the action of essential nutrients in the body, resulting in nutritional deficiencies and triggering depression and mood disorders. If you suspect you may have been exposed to toxic metals then it is worth undertaking a hair tissue analysis to ascertain if these heavy metals are causing health problems. The correct diet and supplementation can rectify these imbalances.
If you or a loved one are suffering from depression, anxiety and mood swings as commonly seen in Epstein Barr Virus infection, then the answer may lie in the use of natural therapies. For more natural treatments and personal support please refer to my e-book “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures”.
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