EPSTEIN=BARR
VIRUS
(Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome)
SYMPTOMS - Recurrent
upper-respiratory tract infections, exhaustion, extreme fatigue, sore throat,
swollen lymph nodes achy joints and muscles memory loss, low-grade fevers,
headaches, poor concentration, night sweats, irritability, and deep depression. Because the symptoms resemble flu and other
viral symptoms. EBV is not always
diagnosed correctly . In fact, it is
frequently misdiagnosed as hypochondria, depression, or psychosomatic illness.
CAUSES – Chronic
fatigue syndrome is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This condition has become widespread in
America. The CDC in Atlanta estimates that tens of thousands
of people are inferred with it. Yet they
are unaware of it since symptoms are frequently not prominent.
This virus is
also the cause of infectious mononucleosis.
When mononucleosis occurs the person becomes very ill for two to four
weeks or longer if the diet is not corrected.
EBV is a type of
herpes virus, and is related to the viruses that cause genital herpes and
shingles.
Keep iN mind
that chronic fatigue syndrome can also be caused by certain other factors: candida
albicans (yeast infection), anemia chronic mercury poisoning from dental
amalgam tooth fillings hypoglycemia insomnia and hypothyroidism.
Once EBV is contracted, it
always remains in the body.
Fortunately, most people develop antibodies to it. The problem occurs
when they become rundown and overworked-and then the dormant EBV strikes. It is more likely to reveal its presence when
other diseases are also present, such as arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, cancer
or AIDS.
EBV causes the
body to overreact, resulting in a burnout of the immune system.
Epstein-Barr
virus is very contagious, and can be transmitted by close contact, kissing, sharing
food, coughing and through sex.
Blood tests for
antibodies against candida albicans and EBV are available for specific
diagnosis. Yet the fact remains that EBV
symptoms are similar to those of many infections, anemia, parasites, endocrine
diseases and AIDS.
NATURAL
REMEDIES
·
Antibiotics do not help, since
EBV is a virus. Recovery takes time,
rest, and good nutrition. Drink lots
of water, at least 8 glasses a day. Regularity in bowel movements is
essential. Add fiber to the diet. Cleansing enemas should be used
occasionally.
·
It is vital that you get plenty of rest. Throughout the day, take relaxation
breaks. If possible, try to lay down and
rest before meals.
·
Exercise each day is invigorating.
Keep taking a little more. Outdoors exercise is best. Avoid overexertion but also avoid being too
sedentary. You will not recover by
remaining in bed!
·
Use your energy carefully. Do
not overdo and then collapse for a time.
You may have exhausted adrenal glands.
·
Your problem may be partly or
wholly caused by the prescription drugs
you are taking.
Diet
·
Remove from the diet all junk
foods, processed foods, fried foods, stimulants (coffee tea soft drinks,
sugar), and white-flour products (bread, spaghetti, etc.,)
·
It is said that 60 percent of
those with EBV also have candida (see Candidiasis): therefore it is best to eat some form of
acidophilus. Eliminate sugar, alcohol, mushrooms, all fungi, molds, yeast, fermented
foods such as sauerkraut, soy sauce, dry roasted nuts, potato chips, soda pop,
bacon, pork, lunch meats, and all types of cheese.
·
Eat some brand of “greens” tablets. Chlorophyll as vital to proper diet and
healing. Make green drinks from whizzed up greens and pineapple juice.
·
Take 2,000 mg vitamin C, twice a day, and 400 mg
magnesium daily.
OTHER
·
Take no aspirin, since it may induce Reye’s Syndrome in children.
·
Helpful herbs include red
clover, to cleanse the blood: Echinacea,
to help the glands; garlic, as an antibiotic and saffron,
to help reduce pain.
·
Epstein-Barr can be combated
with massive doses of vitamin C immediately followed by exercise.
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