Nov 17 2009
Infectious mono treatment – other hormonal imbalances (due to the pill, pregnancy, POCS, Cushing disease and hypothalmic damage)
In recent posts we have discussed the effects of hormonal imbalances like menopause and PMT (premenstrual tension) during infectious mono treatment. Today we are looking at other ways your hormones may become imbalanced and how to rectify these problems in order to make a full and complete recovery from mono.
Contraceptive pills and Infectious mono treatment
Taking the contraceptive pill can cause weight gain and fluid retention by causing estrogen dominance. The pill also increases the body’s requirements for zinc, the B complex vitamins and vitamin C. These are exactly the same nutrients you need to recover during infectious mono treatment.
Other adverse effects of the pill can include thickening of the blood, which can lead to high blood pressure and strokes – particularly in those who smoke. Depression, mood swings, insomnia, headaches and liver sluggishness can also result. These are states you don’t want to encourage when recovering from mono.
The overgrowth of candida in the bowel can be encouraged by the synthetic hormones found in the pill. Since the gastrointestinal tract is the forefront of your immunity, having the correct bowel flora is an essential part of effective infectious mono treatment.
Obviously for optimal infectious mono treatment the pill needs to be avoided. Alternatives like condoms or natural fertility methods should be adopted. If for some reason you can’t stop taking the pill, then at least add some essential supplements including zinc, the B vitamins, vitamin C and acidophillus bacteria.
Pregnancy and infectious mono treatment
Pregnancy and lactation put huge demands on the mother’s nutritional status. If reserves of nutrients are borderline or low before pregnancy, then deficiencies are much more pronounced. Fatigue, morning sickness, fluid retention, and weight gain appear and will continue until the body is better nourished.
The recommended diet for good pregnancy health centres around fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, legumes and quality proteins, with the avoidance of sugar, caffeine, alcohol and polyunsaturated fats. The addition of iron, fish oils and stress nutrients like magnesium and the B complex are also recommended for both the pregnancy and infectious mono treatment.
Cushing’s Syndrome and infectious mono treatment
Cushing’s Syndrome results from excess corticosteroids in the body (corticosteroids are hormones made by the adrenal glands). The condition may be due to an over stimulation of the adrenal glands by an adrenal, pituitary or malignant tumor or by prolonged therapy with high doses of cortisone drugs like Prednisone.
Symptoms include weight gain, excess body hair, high blood pressure, reddening of the face and neck, osteoporosis, raised blood glucose and sometimes mental disturbances. Treatment is best under a qualified naturopath in conjunction with your endocrinologist.
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome and infectious mono treatment
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterized by multiple cysts on the ovaries. This is due to excessive stimulation of the ovaries by luteinising hormone – the hormone that stimulates ovulation. This causes an increase in androgens, the male-like hormones, resulting in irregular periods, infertility, mild obesity and excess body hair. The condition usually starts at puberty and worsens over time. Poly cystic ovary syndrome may occur in up to 20 to 25% of menstruating women.
Chinese herbs like peony and licorice enhance the conversion of androgens and reduce testosterone. Magnesium and soy isoflavones have also been used successfully to treat POCS.
The treatment of poly cystic ovaries must include a liver detoxification to clear excess androgens from the body. Liver function is also a vital part of infectious mono treatment and should be undertaken regularly for best results.
Hypothalamic damage and infectious mono treatment
The hypothalamus controls the pituitary or master gland of the body that regulates all hormonal actions. Damage can result from tumors, infection, trauma, irradiation or Prada-Wills syndrome. Treatment by a qualified naturopath and endocrinologist is recommended.
There is no quick, easy fix in re-balancing the hormones when the body is affected by mono. It may take several months of following the above advice before consistent results are seen.
Natural infectious mono treatment is discussed further in the e-book “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures” by qualified naturopath Elizabeth Noble. Elizabeth has recovered from chronic Epstein Barr virus infection herself, and treated thousands of people successfully through her clinics.
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