Jul
14
2010
Mononucleosis treatment may need to address problems like a sore back, aching muscles and painful joints. These symptoms are inflammatory conditions that are sometimes triggered by the Epstein Barr virus that causes mono.
So what mononucleosis treatments can you undertake to help relieve these painful conditions? Here’s a few to get you started…
Firstly in the acute [...]
Tags: mono treatment, mononucleosis treatment, treating mono, treating mononucleosis
Mar
23
2010
Effective mononucleosis treatment must address the health of the bowel.
Sluggish bowels and constipation are the bane of modern civilisation. When the bowel is under- functioning, it causes toxins to be reabsorbed back into your blood stream making you feel ill and off colour, giving you bad breath, bloating, headaches, low energy and bad skin. It [...]
Tags: mono treatment, mononucleosis bowel, mononucleosis cleansing, mononucleosis treatment, treating mono, treating mononucleosis
Dec
31
2009
When treating infectious mononucleosis it is essential to consider safe exercise in your recovery program.
In the initial phase of the illness it is advisable to avoid exercise altogether. Typically in the first couple of weeks of infection, symptoms like fever, fatigue, swollen glands and a sore throat make exercise uncomfortable. These symptoms are best treated [...]
Tags: infectious mononucleosis exercise, mononucleosis exercise, treating infectious mononucleosis, treating mononucleosis
Dec
01
2009
The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono can affect the nerves of the body triggering headaches and muscle pain. Fortunately there are some powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients and therapies you can use in your mononucleosis treatment plan to relieve pain and inflammation.
Nutrients to relieve pain and inflammation during mononucleosis treatment
The mineral magnesium is a natural muscle [...]
Tags: mononucleosis aches, mononucleosis headaches, mononucleosis pain, mononucleosis treatment, treating mononucleosis
Oct
06
2009
When you are under stress from an illness like Epstein Barr (the virus that causes mono), a deficiency in brain chemicals can lead to depression, apathy and mood swings. The result can be a vicious cycle of binge and comfort eating.
So how do you go about optimizing levels of brain chemicals and hormones in order [...]
Tags: mononucleosis cravings, mononucleosis treatment, treating mononucleosis, treatment of mononucleosis
Jun
30
2009
If you have a skin rash during a bout of Epstein Barr or mono, it is important to determine the cause of the rash. It is possible that the rash is a post viral rash or it can due to an allergy or intolerance to medication or food. Let’s have a look at the common [...]
Tags: mono skin rash, mono treatment, mononucleosis rash, mononucleosis skin rash, treating mono, treating mononucleosis
Jun
16
2009
Many of my patients ask my opinion on the use of the drug Acyclovir for treating mononucleosis or Epstein Barr virus. Acyclovir inhibits the replication of herpes viruses inside cells. The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono or glandular fever is a member of the herpes family.
Some studies show that patients with mono improve after [...]
Tags: mononucleosis, mononucleosis acyclovir, mononucleosis drugs, treating mononucleosis