GLANDULAR FEVER
(Mononucleosis)
Said to be caused by the Epstein Barr Virus. Common in the 10-25
year old age group across both sexes. Can be transmitted via saliva.
Symptoms include exhaustion, sore throat, fever, muscular aches and
pains, swollen lymph glands (particularly in the neck) and a
compromised respiratory system. The "Bad News" is that symptoms can
go on for months and can recur for several years. To prevent this,
pay due attention to diet, rest and daily nutritional supplements.
LIFESTYLE ATTENTION
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Rest is of paramount importance. Bed best.
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No strenuous exercise.
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Post recovery one feels tired for anything up to 3 months. Take it
easy otherwise a relapse may occur.
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Alcohol and smoking must be quit.
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Drink warm lemon, ginger and honey drinks and herbal teas fairly
frequently, without milk or sugar, or just plain filtered water
(green tea from sencha leaves).
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Vegetable and fruit juices freshly squeezed, on rising (do not mix veg. and fruit).
HOMOEOPATHIC
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Belladonna - sudden onset of the condition
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Ailanthus - headache, muscular pains, swallowing difficulty
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Baryta Carbonica - in cases of children
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Marcurius - tender glands
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Avena Sativa - liver and lymphatic cleansing
TISSUE SALTS
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Kali Mur - for liver sluggishness
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Kali Phos - to improve nerve tone
HERBALS
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Essiac Liquid
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Yellow Dock Root
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Red Clover
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Hops
AROMATHERAPY
SPECIAL FOODS - Particularly during post recovery period
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All to be organic and free-range where possible
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Low fat daily products
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Steamed fish
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Vegetables dark green, yellow, orange
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Fruits - pears, mango, watermelon
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Seeds, nuts, beans, peas, wheatgerm
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Poultry, eggs
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Brown rice, buckwheat, brown ramen
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Use ginger in cooking for better digestion
SPECIAL EXERCISE
None
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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On post recovery gently introduce aerobic exercise by using
trampoline and/or water aerobics.
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Periodically treat yourself to lymph drainage by qualified
practitioner, until all is in order.
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Gargle periodically with tea-tree oil (3 drops in a little water).
Ensure that bowels are working well. Do not use laxatives to
encourage it
but Acidophilus (friendly bacteria).
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