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Posted by Chris (Brewster, United States) on 09/28/2008
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My son is a freshman in college who was recruited as a qb for football. He was diagnosed with mono a wk. Before heading for pre-season training. His dr. Said that the onset of the mono was probably about 3 wks before since he had experienced the majority of symptoms at that time. When he was diagnosed he was severely fatigued. He did go to school however, spleen was enlarged and was only allowed to attend team meetings but could not practice or have any physical contact. I was desperate to help him so went online to see if there were any natural remedies that we might try. When I read positive feedback on the coconut oil. He started on capsules them immediately (4 in the morning and 4 in the evening) and when he went for second ultrasound of spleen 2 wks later, the size of spleen was completely back to normal, he resumed practice and is now feeling great! i too do not know if it was a coincidence or not but very happy we tried it! thank you!
Happy and relieved on Cape Cod!
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Posted by Jacqueline (Omaha, USA) on 03/27/2008
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Natural Remedies to Treat Mononucleosis: I have had mono for 2 months now, and I read about the coconut oil, and went out and bought some about 3 days ago, and I cannot tell you how much better I feel even now. I take 4 in the morning and 4 at night and I drink a TON of water all day. I highly recomend this remedy, it has helped me when nothing else could.
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Posted by David (Memphis, TN) on 11/29/2006
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I have been taking coconut oil for five or six years now. About five years ago, my daughter,who was in college at the time, came down with mononucleosis. I overnighted her a bottle of monolaurin, the main ingredient of lauric acid, which is only found in any quantity in coconut oil and human milk. My daughter was diagnosed on a Tuesday, she got the monolaurin on Wednesday and on Friday, nine days later she had no symptoms and quit taking it. The following Monday (that's 13 days post diagnosis) she had lab work done and was completely normal. Other dorm-mates of hers had mono for months. Coconut oil, lauric acid and monolaurin supposedly lise the lipid envelopes of lipid viruses and bacteria.
Most colds are caused by lipid enveloped viruses as are a number of major viral infections.
Just last Saturday, a friend of mine called to tell me he had a horrible cold and had made an appointment to see and ENT physician on Monday. I told him to take three tablespoons of coconut oil. When I saw him on Monday, he was obviously fine. He told me he had taken two tablespoons on Saturday and Sunday and was fine on Monday so he cancelled his doctor's appointment.
I take it all the time but every now and then I run out. Usually I will get sick when I do. Then I go get some more. It is particularly effective for sinus infections. I just snort some into my sinus cavities. Most people are amazed when I prescribe it and it works. But I have seen it happen so many times now, I just expect it to work.
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Posted by Caroline (IL) on 01/17/2023
Hi, I was wondering if there was any symptoms left over after the 4 days? Like swollen lymph nodes?
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Posted by Rebecca (SC) on 10/24/2022
Since this post is from 2013, can someone who knows advise how much vitamin C you should take in addition to the coconut oil? I am currently battling EBV, my numbers are over 600 so any advice is greatly appreciated.😊
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Posted by Mono Mom (Kelowna, Bc, Canada, Canada) on 12/24/2011
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I am writing after being very disappointed in coconut oil for relief of mono swelling and sore throat! After reading all the "miracles" I ran out to get the virgin coconut pills and the oil itself. My son has been battling mono for the last 3 weeks. Every week the swelling of lymph nodes and tonsils worsened. I started the pills twice a day(5) second week along with tea with Tablespoon of the coconut oil and continued into 3rd week when he just kept getting worse and ended up in hospital as the swelling worsened and he couldn't swallow anything, not even his own spit! I am not a believer in the coconut oil! Sorry didn't work for this Canadian!
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Posted by Mono Mom (Kelowna, Canada) on 01/16/2012
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EVCO comes in pill form also, I doubled the dose, he was getting 10 pills a day. Plus 1 Tbsp. Of EVCO in every cup of tea I could get into him beginning it was 2-4 cups a day! It didn't work, product was from a natural, organic store, one of their best products(as they told me) was not worth the $$ I spent. Sorry still not a believer! I am a registered nurse so I know the importance of hydration, he did not have the tiredness at this stage of his mono, so he was always awake and always in pain with swollen tonsils.
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Posted by Brian (San Luis Obispo, Ca) on 07/15/2012
What type of coconut oil did you use? I was diagnosed with mono last night and this is day 6 now. I have a severe sore throat and my tonsils are covered in white. I was looking around and found spectrum organic coconut oil.
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Posted by Anne-kristine (Connecticut, US) on 05/21/2014
We drink sorrel (hybiscus) tea or we drink it cold. Hybiscus tea is a great immune booster, and it tastes great too.
Boil a huge chunk of ginger root (smashed with a rolling pin) for 30 minutes.
Next, pour in one bag of dried "sorrel", usually at a Jamaican or health food store.
Remove from the heat, cover, let it steep for a couple hours, and then add honey to your taste. You will have to strain it through a cheese cloth into containers.
We have been drinking this for decades, and a month ago, Dr. Oz spoke of hybiscus tea. The ginger alone, is wonderful for your stomach
Dr. Oz also had a "gargle-potion", for sore throats: 2 TBSP water, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 TBSP honey, and 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Mix it up, and gargle.
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Posted by Joe (Blackwood, Nj) on 09/07/2011
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Almost three weeks ago my daughter started to not feel very well. Headaches, sore throat, congestion, body aches, fatigue, etc. We went to the doctors, and the diagnosis was a sinus infection. Augmenten was prescribed. Ten days went by and several trips back to the doctors and no relief for my daughter. Finally the doctor ordered a blood test, and it came back positive for mono. They said there was nothing we can give her for mono it just has to run its course, and it could be 4 to 6 weeks or more before she feels ok.
She has taken virgin coconut oil for approx. 4 days. Twice daily along with some vitamin c. Her turn around is nothing short of remarkable. We've read and heard horror stories associated with mono. Months and months of lingering sickness. Thanks to this site and VCO, my daughter will be back to school next week. We are believers. I am sure results vary for each individual but, definitely worth a try.
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Posted by Amung (Nashville, Tn) on 07/24/2011
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i really hope the coconut oil works. I purchased a jar today. it's crazy expensive.
I've been sick for five weeks (i had strep first), then tested positive for mono. It's insane how sick you get with this stupid virus.
my recipe is two teaspoons of coconut oil. One teaspoon of honey. Three ounces blue gatorade. mix the honey and coconut oil together. Melt for about 15/20 seconds. Mix in the gatorade. Drink immediately. (tastes like a margarita).
the coconut oil will soldify quickly, so drink fast if you using a cold beverage.
I'll repost if it does work and I'll repost if it doesn't work.
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Posted by Cst5027 (West Chester, Pa) on 11/27/2010
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I have had Mono for about two months. The doctor told me 10 days ago, that I was on the Tail End of the illness and that it should end within 2 weeks. So basically he says I have 4 days left. IDK how the hell he would know how long I have, but I got Coconut Oil yesterday took 4 in morning, 4 at night, and I feel a little better today, not cured, but a little better, the only thing im battling now is the fatigue, nothing else... Should I trust the coconut oil?
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Posted by Cocoadoce (Cupertino, California ) on 05/25/2010
Hello, what is the difference between coconut oil and monolaurin? Is it really necessary to take both? Is monolaurin more effective? Thanks -N
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Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 05/26/2010
Hi Cocoadoce...VCO contains Lauric acid, which is easily converted by the body to monolaurin when ingested or when it is used topically. But that isn't the only good chemical component that VCO contains -- it also has caproic acid, caprylic acid and myristic acid -- which are all anti-microbials and protective to the body.
VCO consists of 40%-50% Lauric acid, a saturated medium-chain fatty acid.
VCO is very protective and safe for the body, which is why it has been used in babyfood since the 1960s. It is also used in food given to hospital patients with intestinal trauma or after an intestinal operation.
Therefore, VCO is the best form to take. VCO also helped me to get rid of my own candida problem. I cook with VCO, don't use vegetable oils at all now.
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Posted by David (Chapel Hill, NC) on 04/05/2009
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Coconut oil gel caps helped my swollen tonsils so much when i had mono. I took 4 in the morning and 4 in the evening along with ecinachea and elderberry extract and my sore throat felt almost entirely better after 72 hours.
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Posted by Kell (Madison, Wi) on 05/16/2010
Do you know how many MG's the coconut oil Capsules were that your son took? I just got some for my son and they are 1000MG. It says to take 2 in the AM & 2 in the PM. I really hope this helps heal his Mono.
