{"id":5424,"date":"2019-04-11T10:59:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T10:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=5424"},"modified":"2021-06-02T12:13:37","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T12:13:37","slug":"14-home-remedies-to-treat-mono-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-home-remedies-to-treat-mono-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Home Remedies to Treat Mono Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mononucleosis is often called mono for short and is sometimes referred to as the kissing disease. It\u2019s a virus called Epstein-Barr virus, and it is related to the herpes family. The virus attacks epithelial cells and lymphocytes in the body and can easily spread and cause a variety of severe symptoms. It is also easily spread through saliva, and many people catch it from kissing or drinking after an infected person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people only have mild symptoms and don\u2019t know they have mono while they are contagious. Since mono is caused by a virus, there is no treatment that can kill it and the body\u2019s immune system must overcome it. There are some natural home treatments that can help relieve the symptoms of the disease and boost the immune system to help shorten the recovery time. These treatments work like medications, but are more affordable and sometimes even more effective.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Salt Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saltwater <\/a>is a great way to remove the pain and inflammation in the throat and mouth that is associated with mono. Most people who suffer from mono have a sore throat. Gargling salt water can remove the pain and provide some relief. It works best if you dissolve salt into a glass of warm water. The warmer, the better, but don\u2019t make it so hot that it burns your throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swish the saltwater around your mouth and gargle it in the back of the throat for several minutes. Spit it out when finished. It can help wash out the mouth and remove any infection. While saltwater doesn\u2019t have an effect on the virus, it can help with the symptoms. It\u2019s also an affordable and easily accessible treatment. Most people already have salt on hand and can easily mix up this solution. You can gargle the saltwater several times a day or as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Garlic Juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garlic <\/a>is well known for having antibacterial and antiviral properties. It can help fight illnesses and prevent you from getting an infection. If you eat a lot of garlic in your diet, you may be less likely to suffer from mono and other viral illnesses. Garlic juice contains allicin, which attacks the virus and prevents it from spreading or multiplying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps the immune system fight the virus more easily and allows you to recover faster. Garlic juice can be made by grating garlic into a pan and add some water. Bring it to a boil and then strain it into a cup. Add a little salt and drink the juice. You can also gargle it and swish it around in your mouth to help kill any active infections in your mouth and throat and to soothe the pain mono sometimes causes. This can be done two times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil<\/a> is an antiviral that can stop viruses from spreading and even help kill them. It also contains medium-chain fatty acids, which can help break down the mono virus as well as many other viruses. Coconut oil is quickly absorbed so it can start working quickly. It also contains a lot of nutrients and vitamins that can improve your overall health and help give your immune system a boost to help it fight mono more easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil can be melted down and taken as a shot. It can also be swished around in the mouth and gargled to help soothe blister in the mouth and throat and prevent the saliva from spreading the virus to other people. It can also be used as cooking oil. The oil is absorbed into the food and then the body once the food is eaten. Coconut oil is much healthier than other types of oil too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Lemon Juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lemon juice contains a lot of Vitamin C<\/a>, which can not only fight illnesses and make you less likely to get sick but stop them from becoming worse and help you feel better faster. Lemon juice has flavonoids that help heal sore throats and relieve inflammation from the mouth and throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon juice also contains antioxidants that can help your body get rid of free radicals, which can make you feel sick and prevent your immune system from working as well as it should. You can add lemon juice to water and drink it slowly, or mix it with some honey to sweeten it and remove some of the acidity. If you can stand to drink it straight, it can help soothe a sore throat, remove blisters from the throat and soothe muscle pain. You can drink lemon juice daily or until you recover from the virus and start to feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apple cider vinegar<\/a> is used to treat a lot of different illnesses and diseases. It has both antiviral and antibacterial properties so it can help fight all types of infections. It\u2019s used in many medicines and products that treat skin issues caused by viruses. It can stop viruses from multiplying and spreading, which gives the immune system a chance to overpower the mono before it spreads or becomes worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also help soothe a sore throat and reduce inflammation, which are symptoms of mono. Some people drink apple cider vinegar daily to avoid getting sick. It can be swallowed straight, or it can be mixed with honey and lemon juice for a sweeter and more tolerable flavor. Sipping on apple cider vinegar can help kill any viruses in your mouth, and help prevent the mono from spreading to other people. Apple cider vinegar can be found in most grocery stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Licorice Root<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Licorice root<\/a> has antiviral properties that allow it to help the body fight mono and other illnesses. It can help shorten the amount of time a person is sick and improve the immune system so it can fight the virus more easily. It can also prevent the virus from replicating and spreading so the immune system can get ahead of it and kill it before it can get any worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dried root can be boiled in water and then strained to make a warm drink. The drink helps soothe sore throats and can relieve blisters in the mouth caused by mono. It does have a licorice taste, so if you don\u2019t enjoy the flavor, you can mix it with lemon juice and honey to sweeten it. This can be taken daily, and most people feel different within a few days taking. Some people prefer to drink it twice a day for faster results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Astragalus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Astragalus <\/a>is a Chinese herb that is often used to treat illnesses and viruses such as mono. It improves the way the immune system functions so it can fight off illnesses and reduce the amount of time a person is sick. \u00a0It\u2019s great at fighting infections, and it can help relieve many of the symptoms associated with mono such as sore throat and low energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can order astragalus online or find it in many health food stores. The dried root should be boiled in water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and serve it warm. It can be taken up to two times a day until symptoms improve. You can also find astragalus supplements that come in pill form and can be swallowed quickly and easily. While it is safe for most people, it may not be suitable for anyone with an immune disorder. Talk to a doctor before taking it in any form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Oregano Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oregano oil<\/a> has a lot of antiviral properties so it can help your body fight off viruses like mono. It can stop viruses from growing and reproducing, so your body can beat them faster, and you recover sooner. It contains carvacrol, which reduces the cell binding of viruses and weakens them. Oregano oil should not be used by pregnant women or women who are trying to get pregnant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oregano oil can be mixed into a drink. Just mix a tablespoon of oregano oil, and a couple of tablespoons of both apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to create a drink. Sip it slowly and allow it to stay in your mouth for a few seconds before you swallow. It will not only help kill the virus but also relieve some of the symptoms of the illness such as hoarseness and sore throat. You can drink it daily or until you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Echinacea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Echinacea <\/a>is one of the most potent natural remedies for treating people with mono. This traditional herb has an important place in Eastern medicine, where practitioners use it for treating a wide variety of ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A weak immune system diminishes the body\u2019s immune response, making the affected individual more prone to developing adverse health conditions, and infection with viral, bacterial, or fungal pathogens \u2014 Fortunately, the polyphenols found in the Echinacea plant help to boost the immunes system preventing disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Echinacea is a tall flower that grows to a height of 12 to 16-inches, with a yellow-black center and white leaves with pink or purple tips. The flower grows readily throughout China and other Asian regions and prefers a moderate climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplement manufacturers create essential oil extract from the flowers of the Echinacea plant and use it in natural treatments. People who are suffering from mono can take 8 to 10-drops of the extract on their tongue or mixed into water, three or four times a day. This protocol strengthens the immune system and helps the body deal with the mono-infection.
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10. Zinc<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This essential mineral has potent healing properties that assist the body in eliminating a viral infection. The strong anti-viral properties of zinc<\/a>, feature in many OTC flu remedies, such as lozenges and cough medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that increased amounts of zinc in the bloodstream helps to make the body resistant to disease and infection while helping inhibit the replication of pathogens in tissues, organs, and blood. This preventative effect occurs due to zincs ability to increase levels of human cytokine interferon-alpha. This protein has the sole role of preventing viral replication in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The essential mineral also assists the body in producing a potent antioxidant compound called superoxide dismutase, protecting your cells from infection with viral pathogens. Consuming a zinc supplement also helps to downregulate the body\u2019s response to inflammation \u2013 resulting in a faster recovery from disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anti-inflammatory properties of zinc also help to keep the immune system functioning optimally. However, studies show that more than 25-percent of Americans are deficient in this mineral, so it may be a wise idea to add a zinc supplement to your daily nutritional protocol.
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11. Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C<\/a> – as ascorbic acid, has plenty of health advantages for preventing disease and maintaining the health of the immune system. Vitamin C assists in cell communication and new cell production. Therefore, this vitamin is essential in helping you recover from a mono-infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the brain notices the viral infection, it signals for antibodies to attack the tissues in the affected area to get rid of the virus. At the same time, the immune system ramps up the creation of white blood cells to help combat the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming a vitamin C supplement will boost the function of your immune and help the body create more white blood cells from T-cells. As a result, your body clears the virus faster, while reducing the intensity of mono symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies on the effects of Vitamin C on mono virus cells shows that the use of IV vitamin C fluids reduces the length of infection time while helping to curb symptoms in infected individuals.
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12. L-Lysine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those individuals who are dealing with mono-infection may want to look into increasing their amino acid intake. L-lysine<\/a> is an essential amino acid that has a vital role in the formation of new muscle tissues, as well as hormone and antibody production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that supplementation with additional L-lysine to the tune of 3-grams per day results in the strengthening of the immune system. People who infected with mono can use additional L-lysine to reduce the length of infection time, as well as to minimize the intensity of the symptoms they experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another amino acid \u2013 Arginine, commonly found in many NO-boosting supplements, may increase rates of infection and slow the healing process by promoting the growth of viral and bacterial pathogens. Studies show that supplementation with additional L-lysine may counteract the effects of Arginine on the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L-lysine is available from your online health retailer in bulk or as an encapsulated supplement.
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13. Beta-Glucan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with a Mono infection may find that they start to experience the effects of immune discoordination and the onset of systemic inflammation. Systemic inflammation occurs when inflammatory particles enter the bloodstream, spreading to every biological system in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of systemic inflammation, the patient may start to experience flare-ups in inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Infected individuals may want to consider adding beta-glucan to their list of OTC home remedies to cure Epstein-Barr<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beta-glucan is a potent immune system regulator. This title means that the compound can increase or withdraw the immune response, depending on the needs of the body. Supplementing with beta-glucan activates both the long-term and short-term immune response, resulting in optimal immune system efficiency, enabling the body to clear the infection faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beta-glucan is an affordable supplement available from most online health retailers. We suggest you consume 1 to 2-grams daily to give your immune system a boost.
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14. Berberine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This extract supplement has benefits for helping the body cope with the symptoms produced by a wide variety of ailments. Berberine <\/a>gets its potent anti-microbial properties from the way it binds to molecules, changing their function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After ingesting berberine supplements, it reaches the bloodstream through the digestive system. The berberine inhibits the production of the gene called, EBNA1 – (Epstein-Barr Nuclear Antigen 1). This gene plays a significant role in the replication of mono, reducing its ability to replicate and spread throughout the body \u2014 this action results in faster healing time and the development of fewer complications associated with mono.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berberine also activates the AMP-activated protein kinase, (AMPK) enzyme, also known as the \u201cmetabolic master switch.\u201d This enzyme regulates the metabolic activity, increasing the rate at which cells turnover in the body \u2013 helping you to pass the virus faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berberine supplements are readily available from your local health retailer and come in encapsulated format for easy dosage.
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