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The Best Diet For EBV

September 11, 2023September 20, 2023 Angelica Bottaro

Before we get to the best diet for EBV, let’s refresh on the basics of this condition. Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a type of human herpesvirus 4. It is found across the globe and is the most common virus in people, as most of the worldwide population has been infected with it at some point. In many cases, people with EBV may not experience any symptoms or mild illness, leading to the continued spread of the virus. In people who do experience symptoms, they can include fatigue, fever, enlarged spleen and swollen liver, rash, and an inflamed throat.

In rare instances, EBV may turn chronic, resulting in a patient experiencing ill health effects and symptoms because the body’s immune system cannot control the viral infection. For those people, specific lifestyle changes, such as a change in diet, can help combat EBV while increasing the immune system’s ability to fight it off. So when considering diet alone as a remedy, what are the best foods to eat for the Epstein–Barr virus?

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What Is A Low Histamine Diet?

August 29, 2022September 7, 2022 Angelica Bottaro

Many diets are available for people to try if they suffer from food intolerances, allergies, or digestive issues. Sometimes, a specific diet may work for one person and not another. For example, the keto diet focuses on eating healthy fats and meats and avoiding all carbs. However, many people cannot tolerate such a large amount of meat, and the lack of carbs can negatively affect their health.

The same can be said for a low histamine diet. Histamines are chemicals that play a role in the digestive, immune, and neurological systems. But what is a low histamine diet used for, exactly? What foods are on a low histamine diet? And who might benefit from this way of eating? Read on to learn more.

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The Role Of Anti-Inflammatory Foods In Lyme Recovery

July 4, 2022June 29, 2022 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is treated using antibiotics. However, treatment doesn’t always work to rid the body of all the bacteria that causes Lyme. Antibiotics can only do so much, and fragments of the bacteria can remain within the body’s tissues. Those remaining fragments keep alerting the body to a foreign pathogen, which it aims to fight off. When that happens, inflammation occurs.

Inflammation is a normal part of the immune response. The body uses inflammation to alert the immune system that something is wrong. Inflammation also helps with the healing process. Without a proper inflammatory response, the body’s immune system doesn’t act appropriately.

But with Lyme disease, that inflammation can get out of hand, causing more harm than good. However, there are ways to treat Lyme inflammation and curb the negative impacts it can have on overall health. One such way is through diet, so let’s take a look at the role of anti-inflammatory foods in Lyme recovery.

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Why Good Nutrition Is Essential In Those Suffering From Chronic Disease

June 8, 2020August 11, 2020 Angelica Bottaro

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be hard to eat a balanced diet. Between not having enough time to cook healthy meals, the convenience of takeaway, and heavily processed food items taking center stage on grocery store shelves, maintaining a well-balanced diet can be a difficult thing to accomplish. However, it is possible to continue living virtually the same lifestyle while also getting all the whole foods your body needs to keep it running at its best.

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