Ms: Multiple Sclerosis
Updated Feb. 22nd, 2018
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases. It causes a breakdown of the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. Without a sheath the nerve cannot effectively conduct information around the body. The exact cause of MS is unknown but several factors can contribute to its onset. Some viruses produce proteins that look like myelin.
When the body produces an immune reaction to kill off the virus the cells can mistakenly attack the myelin sheath. Food allergies and hypersensitivity to toxins also contribute to MS attacks.
Multiple sclerosis symptoms appear unexpectedly and the course and severity of the disease varies widely. Attacks can last for days to months. They often begin with vision changes such as episodes of blindness, dizziness or double vision. Early neurological symptoms include eyeball pain, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness and pain. As the disease progresses slurred speech, tremors, staggering gait, clumsiness, incontinence and impotence occur. Mood changes with periods of euphoria and depression reveal that the brain tissue is being affected.
Conventional treatment of MS involves the use of interferon and glatiramer acetate. Side effects of these medications include flu like symptoms and depression. To reduce the severity of attacks oral or intravenous corticosteroids are given. These immunosuppressive agents have many side effects including nausea, vomiting, hair loss and an increased risk of developing cancer.
Nutrition is an important factor in MS treatment. Studies have shown that MS patients improve on a low saturated fat and high essential fatty acid diet. Essential fatty acids stabilize the nerve sheath.
Flax pumpkin and sunflower seed oils should be a daily addition to the diet. Saturated fats from animal sources, margarine and shortening interfere with the use of essential fatty acids and should be avoided.
Eat foods that are high in lecithin and B vitamins because they are found to be deficient in damaged nerve fibres.
These foods include green leafy vegetables, nutritional yeast and soy products. Drink 2L of filtered water daily to help to flush toxins from the system.
The elimination of food allergies also improves MS symptoms. The most common food allergens are wheat, milk, eggs, yeast and corn. The best way to treat food allergies is with elimination or rotation diets. Both methods involve charting the foods you eat and any reactions. Elimination diets start with a cleansing period to eliminate offending substances. Then the diet is restricted to mild, non-irritating foods. Finally the testing period begins when a new food is introduced every third day. If a food is okay then it can be added to the diet in moderation. If a food causes a reaction then it is restricted for a period of a few months. It can then be retried. Rotation diets limit your food intake to certain food families each day. It can be used to assess food allergies and is a good method to prevent the return of allergies.
Undergo an assessment to see if heavy metal toxicity could be contributing to MS. Detoxify using chelation, supplements and dietary interventions.
Physical therapies to help MS patients involve the use of massage and warming packs over sensitive areas. Bee venom or hyperbaric oxygen therapy is also helpful for some patients. Swimming is a good form of exercise because the water makes balancing less difficult. Emotional support is very important due to the debilitating nature of the disease. Check in your area for support groups for both the patient and their family.
Fortunately last year, I discovered these articles and they have made a great difference for me, most of my symptoms including tremors, weakness and others gradually lessened with the help of natural health products. I improved greatly over the 2 months MS treatment from my Naturopathic Doctor, its been a year since the treatment, I have no symptoms. I have a very good quality of life and a supportive family!
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Been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015, and I was a woman of 50. They put me on Rebif which I took until 2017 and was switched to Copaxone. Neither helped me and I had to make a switch. By working with my naturopath and with the help of this article I am now looking to start a natural health regimen that will hopefully be the ticket for me.
This is a really informative article. MS isn't an easy health concern to live with and I'm thankful for this article and NN for educating people on how to manage MS naturally. Love these articles, so full of knowledge.
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My sister was diagnosed with MS so thought I’d read this article and watch the quick informative video. I will be passing this along to her as well. I am wondering though and I know she will ask, should she be taking ALL the suggested supplements?
Or which ones would be most beneficial?
In the video Dr. Beatty did mention a select few so would those be a good start?
Omega 3s, R alpha lipoic acid, CoQ 10 and Carnitine?
When she was first diagnosed I went online and found Dr Wahls Protocol. I was very happy to hear Dr. Beatty mention it!! Every person suffering with MS should be aware of her miraculous recovery!
It’s great that NN provides all these articles I will be reading more of them now! Thanks.
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My husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and had a stroke a few years after his diagnosis. His conditions left him with problems with swallowing and burning mouth syndrome, blurred vision BUT his gait improved after starting natural formulas from a naturopath. He started swinging his stiff arm again and could write legibly after the usage of the protocol.
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I have really been enjoying these articles, they're very informative and I've learned a lot about my health by reading them, thank you for providing all this information in one place!
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I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 1 month after I turned 47. My grandma is 95 and has had it since she was in her 20s. I have been on Copaxone; the first year was daily and later was on 40 mg 3 times a week which was supposed to help me. It made a tremendous difference for me at first. Although the fatigue is what really gets to me. When I do too much, I do start to feel weak, but I had no other choice because my neurologist said this is the only medication for MS. I quit my job because I was a liability. There has been little if any progress in finding a reliable treatment. Around 7 months ago I began to do a lot of research and was introduced to many of the supplements listed in this article. When I started the MS treatment, I felt like a miracle had happened. Feel as good as I can feel.
The doctors don’t have answers. I have relapse remitting MS- I don’t take any medications for MS because I found they made me worse. When on the drug I became blind and paralyzed every 4 months like clockwork … I’d get better after a month or two and the cycle continued for years until I stopped taking their medications. And started on supplements like those listed here. I have not been paralyzed or blind since. I am a “walking miracle” because I barely suffer symptoms anymore. Natural Medicines, meditations and Ayurvedic therapies have helped me completely reverse my MS, I live a more productive life. Thank you for giving those of us with Multiple sclerosis a new hope.