How many of you had the Epstein-Barr Virus (aka Glandular Fever) or a viral episode before diagnosis. Check out this interesting article!

[Mdaisy]

Hi guys

Well ! I know I certainly did as they did a blood test and found high level Mononucleosis - which sometimes does not show up in all cases.

The article I'd like to share with you (and no promotion of the book written by this healthcare professional) is the following, please Google The Medical Medium—and What’s Potentially at the Root of Medical Mysteries . It's the goop(dot)com one!

Here's an excerpt about helping reduce the viral load of EBV and I wondered if any of you have tried any of the following and whether you had a reduction in symptoms?

Wild blueberries: help restore the central nervous system and flush EBV neurotoxins out of the liver.

Celery: strengthens hydrochloric acid in the gut and provides mineral salts to the central nervous system.

Sprouts: high in zinc and selenium to strengthen the immune system against EBV.

Asparagus: cleanses the liver and spleen; strengthens the pancreas.

Spinach: creates an alkaline environment in the body and provides highly absorbable micronutrients to the nervous system.

Cilantro: removes heavy metals such as mercury and lead, which are favored foods of EBV.

Parsley: removes high levels of copper and aluminum, which feed EBV.

Coconut oil: antiviral and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

Garlic: antiviral and antibacterial that defends against EBV.

Ginger: helps with nutrient assimilation and relieves spasms associated with EBV.

Raspberries: rich in antioxidants to remove free radicals from the organs and bloodstream.

Lettuce: stimulates peristaltic action in the intestinal tract and helps cleanse EBV from the liver.

Papayas: restore the central nervous system; strengthen and rebuild hydrochloric acid in the gut.

Apricots: immune system rebuilders that also strengthen the blood.

Pomegranates: help detox and cleanse the blood as well as the lymphatic system.

Grapefruit: rich source of bioflavonoids and calcium to support the immune system and flush toxins out of the body.

Kale: high in specific alkaloids that protect against viruses such as EBV.

Sweet potatoes: help cleanse and detox the liver from EBV byproducts and toxins.

Cucumbers: strengthen the adrenals and kidneys and flush neurotoxins out of the bloodstream.

Fennel: contains strong antiviral compounds to fight off EBV.

Healing Herbs and Supplements

The following herbs and supplements (listed in rough order of importance) can further strengthen your immune system and aid your body in healing from the virus’s effects:

Cat’s claw: herb that reduces EBV and cofactors such as strep A and strep B.

Silver hydrosol: lowers EBV viral load.

Zinc: strengthens the immune system and protects the thyroid from EBV inflammation.

Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin and/or adenosylcobalamin): strengthens the central nervous system.

Licorice root: lowers EBV production and strengthens the adrenals and kidneys.

Lemon balm: antiviral and antibacterial. Kills EBV cells and strengthens the immune system.

5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate): helps strengthen the endocrine system and central nervous system.

Selenium: strengthens and protects the central nervous system.

Red marine algae: powerful antiviral that removes heavy metals such as mercury and reduces viral load.

L-lysine: lowers EBV load and acts as a central nervous system anti-inflammatory.

Spirulina (preferably from Hawaii): rebuilds the central nervous system and eliminates heavy metals.

Ester-C: strengthens the immune system and flushes EBV toxins from the liver.

Nettle leaf: provides vital micronutrients to the brain, blood, and central nervous system.

Monolaurin: antiviral; breaks down EBV load and reduces cofactors.

Elderberry: antiviral; strengthens the immune system.

Red clover: cleanses the liver, lymphatic system, and spleen of neurotoxins from EBV.

Star anise: antiviral; helps destroy EBV in the liver and thyroid.

Curcumin: component of turmeric that helps strengthen the endocrine system and central nervous system.

If you have time do read the full article and let me know your thoughts on this and it's possible relation to Fibro ?!?!

I look forward to reading your comments and as always hope my Fibro friends as having a day with as little pain experience as possible

All the best

Emma

P.S I currently take L-lysine and have previously taken Spirulina and had B12/Folic Acid which seemed to help. You ??

[Shadows-walker]

Hi I find I crave different things from this list at different times ,I if go go back in my posts but celery ,peppermint , different fruits and salt ! Are but a few. Really good post Emma !

Hope your ok

Hugs

Chris. X

[TheAuthor]

Hi my friend

Thank you so much as this is a truly interesting post. I did not have this (as far as I know?) and nor was I tested for it. I do eat many of the foods stuffs on the list but I ma also allergic to some of them as well. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[ukmsmi4]

Thanks for this Emma, really interesting and informative. We already eat quite a few of the food items as we try (ha ha) to just generally eat healthily and cook as much as possible from scratch.

One minor comment I would add to that list is when it comes to dried apricots always go for the unsulphured ones. They are much juicier and more tasty as well as being more healthy.

Personally hubby and I can't eat grapefruit because of stomach acid issues but other than that it's a really tempting list and we do eat quite a few of those things already. Can't really say if any one individual item does or doesn't have benefits, but I would definitely say incorporating plenty of fresh fruit and veg into our diet makes me feel healthier over all.

Haven't really tried supplements as sadly I can't really afford to take them on a regular basis anymore. Although when I was still working I did try taking things like multivitamins, aloe vera juice, omega oils, magnesium tablets and other things I can't remember. Sadly I find it all a bit confusing and hit and miss, especially as there is no regulatory body for supplements. That's not to say that I therefore don't believe they work - I very much do. But it does mean that you can never be sure what you are buying actually contains what it is supposed do, let alone the correct doses.

I too would be interested to hear other people's experience of supplements in particular.

Gentle hugs, Margaret. xxx

[grandmama16]

Oh my....where would I start and how much, and would it help E.B.V. at this stage? Good to know tho. Thanks.

[kiwibutterfly]

thanks, brilliant