Mono
An infectious viral disease characterized by swelling of the lymph glands and prolonged lack of energy.
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
ESSENTIAL OILS
HERBAL
NATURAL
SUPPLEMENTS
HOMEOPATHIC
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
- Fruits: avocado, bananas, blueberries, figs
- Vegetables: arugula, acorn squash, beets, cabbage, chard, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, sweet potatoes, watercress
- Raw garlic, ginger, oregano, yogurt, kefir, wild salmon, raw cheese, raw milk, walnuts, almonds, black beans, white beans, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms
- Drink plenty of plain water, coconut water or herbal tea
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
- Processed foods, excessive salt and sugar
ESSENTIAL OILS
- Thyme for a sore throat.
- Eucalyptus, oregano, lavender (massage or diffuse)
HERBAL
- Astragalus, burdock, calendula, cat's claw, cayenne, dandelion, echinacea, elderberry, ginseng, ginger, goldenseal, licorice root, milk thistle, oregano, pau d'arco, spirulina
NATURAL
- Get plenty of rest
- Try a daily foot bath
- Avoid physical activity
- Zinc lozenges if sore throat develops.
- Gargle with salt water if sore throat develops
SUPPLEMENTS
- Probiotics
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin A
- Try keeping a constant level of B vitamins in the body for 1 week (Take Vitamins B2, B5, B6 & Vitamin C every 2 hours, a B complex twice daily, and a protein supplement between meals twice daily for 1 whole week).
- Vitamin C
HOMEOPATHIC
FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian