| Treating glandular fever with natural remedies is | | | | flaxseed oil are vital for healthy cell function. |
| showing promising results in relieving | | | | Excess carbohydrate like sugar, bread, biscuits, |
| uncomfortable symptoms without the side | | | | cakes, pasta, rice and cereal need to be minimised |
| effects of dangerous drugs. | | | | as they can worsen inflammation like a sore |
| Lets have a look at the top 5 remedies: | | | | throat, aching muscles or an enlarged liver. |
| 1) Anti-viral herbs | | | | 4) Aromatherapy oils |
| Herbs play a central role in boosting immunity and | | | | Aromatherapy oils are a pleasant way of treating |
| quelling pain and inflammation. Some of the most | | | | glandular fever. Essential oils like eucalyptus, tea |
| popular herbs for treating glandular fever are | | | | tree oil, and thyme are excellent de-congestants |
| echinacea (especially for children), olive leaf and | | | | which can help clear stuffy noses and coughs. |
| astragalus. | | | | They can be added to a steam inhalation or used |
| 2) Healing nutrients | | | | in a throat gargle. For headaches and painful |
| Nutrients like vitamin C and zinc are potent | | | | muscles, lavender oil is very beneficial. A few |
| antioxidants and immune boosters that should be | | | | drops can be added to a warm bath or used in a |
| considered when fighting any infection. | | | | massage oil. |
| For the stress and fatigue associated with this | | | | 5) Liver cleansing remedies |
| infection, nutrients like magnesium and the B | | | | When treating glandular fever, liver function must |
| complex are useful. They help to repair exhausted | | | | be addressed. Powerful remedies that cleanse the |
| adrenal glands and boost energy levels. | | | | liver include freshly squeezed lemon juice, |
| 3) Immune-boosting diet | | | | dandelion tea and herbs like artichoke. |
| A healthy diet based on fresh vegetables and low | | | | These 5 remedies are a great starting point when |
| carb fruits is a critical step in treating glandular | | | | treating glandular fever. There are many more |
| fever. Quality protein foods like fish, free range | | | | therapies like homeopathics, stress management |
| chicken, eggs and legumes should also be included | | | | techniques, graded exercise, meditation and |
| to help immunity and re-build muscle mass. The | | | | visualisation that can help. |
| essential fats found in foods like deep sea fish and | | | | |