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Tonsillitis
is an inflammation of the tonsils, which are small organs made of
lymphatic tissue on either side of the throat's entrance. Bacteria like
Streptococcus
is typically th cause,
but
may also be caused by viral infection. Symptoms include: coughing, sore throat,
swallowing problems, hoarse, pain and swelling of the tonsils. The person with tonsillitis may also have:
headaches, earache, fever and chills, nausea and vomiting, nasal obstruction and discharge, and enlarged
lymph nodes throughout the body.
Tonsillitis is more common in children, but it may occur at any age.
In adults, it may be a sign that the body’s resistance to disease is lower than it should be. Poor
diet and nutrition that is high in refined carbohydrates, low in
protein, and other nutrients may also make one more vulnerable to getting
tonsillitis. Some people get repeats of tonsillitis, and it can become a chronic
condition. In general, the more repeats of tonsillitis a person gets, the more difficult it is to
cure the problem because every time the tonsils become inflamed then scar tissue builds on the tonsils.
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Zinc |
10 |
people with
tonsil problems may not
be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and
mineral supplement can
help and may need to be combined with a good immune system
building herbal formula. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
helps
with poor diet and nutrition a common cause of tonsillitis,
especially the adult recurring type. A good supplement will contain
the B Vitamins, vitamin
C, vitamin A, vitamin
E, and Zinc. These nutrients are needed daily by the body for
good general health and well being. |
| B Vitamins |
10 |
B
vitamins are very important for the proper function of your body
and it's nervous system.
Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with
digestion, allergy, stress, and related health problems. |
| vitamin
C |
10 |
fights infection and
aids in
boosting immune system function |
| vitamin A |
10 |
is needed for repair and healing of
body tissue |
| vitamin E |
9 |
destroys free radicals and strengthens the
immune system |
| Golden Seal |
9 |
this herb promotes healing and
the body's immune system |
| Reishi |
9 |
immune boosting herb
which has antiviral properties. Often used in combination with
the herbs golden seal and echinacea. |
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Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes healing and it works well
with frankincense and aloe vera |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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