The 5 Things You MUST Know about Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

There are five things you must know about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Why? Because chances are you have it.

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0:00 Introduction: Epstein-Barr virus explained
0:38 What is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
2:10 Important things to know about EBV
9:25 Things that can trigger EBV
10:13 Preventing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
11:32 Learn more about how to reduce stress!

Today I want to explain five things you need to know about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Roughly 95 percent of the population has the Epstein-Barr virus. The more you know about EBV, the less you’ll be adversely affected by it.

The Epstein-Barr virus can use different strategies to go under the radar and survive in a person’s body. The virus can go dormant and become very difficult for the body to detect.

You can never get rid of EBV—you have to focus on keeping it in remission. To keep it in remission, you need to understand the strategies of the virus and how to support the immune system to keep it under control.

Important things to know about the Epstein-Barr virus:
1. You can’t get rid of it

2. It’s associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia

3. It blocks key immune nutrients that your cells depend on, like vitamin D, vitamin A, and zinc

4. It modulates fever response

5. Emotional stress may trigger EBV to come out of remission

Three things to help inhibit EBV from coming out of remission:
1. Decrease your stress and exposure to triggers

2. Take cod liver oil

3. Choose one or two of these herbs:
• Elderberry
• Echinacea
• Olive leaf extract
• Andrographis
• Astragalus

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the best remedies for the Epstein-Barr virus. I’ll see you in the next video.

[larryberry]

A friend had stroke symptoms and was sent to our local hospital ER. After 2-days, they sent him home saying that there was nothing they could do for him. Someone told his wife to take him to Doctor X, DC immediately. The doctor tested him for EBV, the test was positive and was affecting his brain. He was treated with UV light therapy and after a few sessions, the symptoms began to disappear. After a few months, he was able to drive and return to work. The only lingering problem is some short-term memory loss. BTW, the same hospital misdiagnosed my wife’s sepsis, and sent her home too. Fortunately, we have a good hospital 50-miles away that saved her life.

[angystathatou]

Your videos are proof that doctors still exist. I mean doctors and not medicine sellers. Could not thank you enough for your work sir!

[shannonwood]

Back in the mid 90's my mom was diagnosed with EBV. At the time she was under a fair amount of stress and always tired. She was advised to rest as much as possible and reduce stress. Another doctor mentioned to my mom to be careful, as this virus can be a contributing factor to some cancers as you've mentioned. Year 2000 my mom was again not feeling well and diagnosed with non Hodgkins lymphoma. She had a small hard unmovable lump under her chin, the first area to be aspirated showing cancer cells. With chemo pill treatment she came through and is 90yrs old. So many of your points need to be taken seriously in a world that has too much stress.

[peggyt]

I sure can relate to this. I had a herpes outbreak during a severe case of the "c" virus. Before I had recovered I found my only sibling dead. Now I'm diagnosed with breast cancer. Prayers appreciated.

[rickthain]

Like Karen, we all love that Dr Berg reads the long boring books and gives us the cliff notes. Thanks Dr B.

[marymartha]

My antidote for dealing with stress, is prayer. By the time I get done telling God all about my issues of life…I fall off to sleep 💤
Casting all of your cares upon Him because He can handle it way better than we can. It works!

[lisabest-thigpen]

I was bedridden 9 months with EBV after losing my husband. I had mono in Jr high. A year after EBV I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I've not felt same since😢

[SuperCheeseUs]

Dr. Berg, I have a relative with EBV and HPV. She started taking monolaurin pellets and started to feel normal again and no outbreaks. This was 4 years ago. She's on a maintenance dose now. Please do a deep dive on monolaurin pellets when you have the time. Thanks for all you do!

[seedo]

My husband died of Burkitt Lymphoma last August. He didn't have AIDS and we had not known a time that he had EBV, but I realize a person may not know that they have had the EBV virus. I can't help but wonder if the more recent virus and even the shot might have had something to do with the sudden activation of this cancer. Now I see they may have worked together. Needless to say, the last six months have been the most stressful of my life by far. I've watched all your videos about stress and stress reduction. Somethings you just have to live through. It's hard, but I'm going to survive. Thank you for all this important information.

[MykaSugden-Darity]

I was diagnosed with a severe Epstein Barr infection in my early 20s. My body temperature hasn't had a normal immune response since. Almost 30 years later and I'm now having lots of auto immune disorder symptoms.

[merryjohnson]

I am 71 and I use the monolaurin daily for EBV. During a flare.. I add Olive leaf 3x day as well. It shortens the span of the illness. I learned about the monolaurin from Dr Berg a few yrs ago. It’s been a great help.

[gimi]

9:24
Now I understand why the Bible says "Be anxious for nothing... and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

[gutmicrobiomequeen]

@8:33 YES DR BERG! I'll share my EBV story below:

About 7 years ago, I woke up one morning completely and utterly drained. I remember rolling over ans telling my husband that I felt like I was hit by a bus. Then I had the same level of exhaustion the next day, and the day after that. I did some bloodwork for the usual culprits like thyroid, Iron, and B12- all normal. I dragged on like this for a few months. Then, I happened to listen to a professional webinar about EBV and it clicked! Sure enough, I confirmed with labs a few days later.

As I was driving home, I chatted with a friend telling her "man, you'll never believe what I figured out today! I've basically had mono for months!" She quickly said "I'm glad you know! Good thing it's Friday and you can rest this weekend. Don't get out of your jammies even once!" And that's when it hit me. I hadn't allowed myself to rest (even on the weekends) in MANY MONTHS. That weekend alone, I had 2-3 work related engagements, which meant I would be out working all weekend long. I vowed then to take stuff off my plate and work on work-life balance.

I fiddled with antiviral and immune boosting supplements for a while and they always got me out of a flare. But I started feeling like I was dependant on them, which I didn't like. The real MAGIC came once I switched to adaptogens and nervines- herbs that help with the stress response. Since I made that switch (and continued to work on my stress level and work-life balance) I haven't had a recurrence in about 5 years.

I hope my story helps somebody 🥰

[cindycomstock]

Dr Berg,
I am so glad you have addressed this! I have had shingles 17 times in the last 9 years and the doctors are scratching their heads! You are a huge blessing. Severe stress has definitely caused the issues.

[sallycarlson]

Stress has 2 elements: distress (negativity) and eustress (positivity). Healthy people learn to eliminate distress and create more eustress in their lives.

[nomileel]

Wow, love Dr. Berg. I had a kidney transplant when I was 18 (over 20 years ago) and developed CMV, then later EBV. None of this was explained to me. I had temporarily loss the ability to walk and was hospitalized for a while. What he is saying now makes so much sense. Why can’t doctors break things down like this for you. The best way a doctor can help you is to provide you with tools to help yourself.

[adajanci]

Wow!! Now all makes sense. I had Eipstein Barr virus. No idea it stays in the body. I was diagnosed with CFS, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, you name it and I was trying to figure out how I got these ailments. And here it is. Thank you Dr. Berg

[TerryEbertMendozza]

Hi Dr. Berg, I just got out of hospital, 7 days on an Ertapenem drip for a Serratia Marcecens lung infection, which had been only days before cultured as Kleibsella Aerogenes, and before that e-Coli. I was hospitalized because I am allergic to almost all antibiotics, and I suffered 2 anaphylactic episodes due to the antibiotic Fosfomycin (new to me) that I was first given orally and the the ER changed the antibiotic to Nitrofurantoin, and I took 5 before going into severe anaphylaxis, ambulance, ER and admitted to hospital. I have no immune system from cancer treatments (thyroid stage II, and breast) and so I understand why I am a “host” for such bacteria. However, it appears my allergies are getting worse, and I’m beginning to feel like “bubble girl”. You touched on something no doctor in my more than 70 years has said - fevers and the immune system. The emergency room doctor who admitted me said ordinarily they would not admit; however, due to the drug sensitivities, IV Ertapenem had to be used (I had it before during a Covid lung infection), and I had to be monitored. I asked why I never have a fever - ever. My body temperature, even feeling like it’s the end, hovers around 97.3F. He told me because I am immunocompromised, my body cannot make a fever to fight off the invaders. For the first time in my life, it all made sense to me. I just thought because I am always hypothyroid, I’m always cold. YOU are the only other doctor who has ever mentioned this, and to me, it seems to be extremely important that MDs not dismiss patients because even though they have all the symptoms of a serious infection, they have no fever. I know, I know, you are a DC, not an MD or DO, but to me and millions of people you are a SMD (SUPER MEDICAL DOCTOR), and I thank you so much for the knowledge you impart to all of us. God bless.

[merlinsowl]

Fascinating! I never get a temp I’m very low all the time had CDiff temp 96.7!!! This must be why : so many things make a lot more sense now. Just found out my vit d was super low am now taking your d3k2 capsules now. Thank you for all this great info you make me feel more empowered. I’m 67 last week I literally had to demand my Dr. for the D test she kept blaming my increase fatigue, aches, hair loss on my age and Anastrozole. Yipee I went to your site studied up and hopefully will change things. Thx again.

[annaburns]

I have learned in my older age something about stress. It is impossible to prevent stressful events from occurring, but what is vital is how we perceive them and how we respond to them. Stress events will always happen. With all the craziness that is going on now a days there are lots of things to stress about, but I am watching myself not get stressed and not worry. I know what my limits are, what I can control and what I can't. It takes practice. When I was younger I would get so stressed that I would go 'into outer space' and actually took zanex it was so bad. I am grateful that I have learned to not react.