Most patients respond well to a natural treatment plan for glandular fever that includes adequate rest, a healthy diet, nutritional support, liver cleansing, stress management, and gradual exercise. However, there is a small proportion of patients who seem to stay sick no matter what they do.
When treatment of glandular fever is not working, it is important to look at the patient’s immediate environment. Could something in your workplace or home be suppressing your immune system to the point where it can’t mount a defense against the Epstein Barr virus that causes FG?
Recent research has highlighted mold exposure as one reason some people have poor immunity and an inability to get rid of common infections. The symptoms of mold exposure are similar to those of Epstein Barr: fatigue, headaches, swollen glands, malaise, lack of concentration, red sore throat, and respiratory disorders.
If you suspect your glandular fever treatment isn’t working, take a good look around your home and workplace. Can you see any visible mold? Is there a musty smell in your living areas? Are your clothes or shoes getting moldy in your closet or drawers? Has your home been flooded or suffered water damage? Do your coworkers think your workplace is unsanitary or are they talking about “Sick Building Syndrome”?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may need to consider a mold eradication program as part of your glandular fever treatment plan.
The first step is to throw out any damp or moldy items in your living areas. The second step is to correct the cause of any type of moisture, such as a damp basement, a leaky roof, or rising damp. Mold experts can come to your home to remove toxic mold and remove mold spores. It is advisable that you do not do these jobs if you are being treated for glandular fever, as they can make you temporarily sick.
Finding a good holistic doctor who can treat mold exposure may be a necessary step for some patients during glandular fever treatment. Recent research by American physician Dr. Richie Shoemaker shows promising results with the use of certain drugs that bind to mold and mold toxins in the body. The research is still in the early stages, but good progress is being made every year in this complex area.
If you are undergoing treatment for glandular fever, consider your immediate environment and your exposure to mold.