Ross River Fever Natural Treatment Options
Ross River Fever is becoming ever more present. It is now present in Victoria and the southern States, with cases now seen to be on the increase…. Link Vic Gov
There is very limited medical treatment available for this, however complementary medicine offers many options to help support your immune system.
SYMPTOMS of Ross River Fever may include:
fatigue general and chronic longer term,
joint pain,
stiffness,
headache,
rash,
aching tendons,
fever,
swollen lymph nodes,
rash.
Best practice to Avoid Ross River Fever
Best practice is to avoid mosquito bites - regularly using mosquito repellent on all exposed skin, wear long, loose fitting clothing when outside, and use properly fitted mosquito nettings or screens especially when camping. Link Vic Gov
TESTING & DIAGNOSIS
Make and appointment with a health care professional for a blood test. This may be detected not long after exposure and can indicate potential acute infection. The test should be repeated two weeks later for confirmation.
TREATMENT
From a natural medicine perspective there is a lot we can do to support the immune system.
Herbal Medicine
Herbals such as Andrographis, Echinacea, Thyme, Elderberry and St. John’s Wort have anti-viral and immune modulating properties. Medicinal mushrooms are also seen to be beneficial. - I love using a combination depending on the individuals presentation. Liver supportive herbs are also indicated such as; St Mary’s Thistle, Schizandra, Dandilion Root, Burdock.
Nutritional Medicine
Check your vitamin D levels - this is super important for immune function and regulation.
Vitamin C, Zinc and N-acetylcysteine are all seen to be immune supportive.
Support Your Liver
Have your liver enzymes assessed as your liver helps you to detoxify any toxins in your body.
If your liver is struggling this may affect your healing time.
Diet & Lifestyle for Immune Healing
Eat a nutritious whole-food diet and avoid processed food.
Avoid strenuous exercise while the body is in recovery mode.
Drink at least 2lts of water daily - include lemon, 🍋 ginger and herbal teas.
Rest adequately - the body heals while we rest and sleep.
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Christine Carley is a bachelor qualified naturopath, with a focus on women’s health and wellness. She passionately supports her clients with, fertility and IVF optimisation, menopause and hormonal health as well as gut health. She spent most of her early clinical practice working with people with chronic and complex autoimmune condition, whilst working in a clinic with cardiologist, psychologists, podiatrist and allied health professionals. She loves assisting those stress, anxiety, fatigue and sleep. She is a passionate health ambassador who takes a holistic, person centred approach to the wellness model of health.