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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

What The Natural Treatment For MS Means For You

By Jerri Perry


There are a few diseases that remain mysterious and one of them is Multiple sclerosis (MS). It is believed to begin with a localized inflammatory damage of myelin sheaths which surrounds nerve fibers. Myelin sheaths are the insulation layers protecting nerve fibers and play a role in transmission of electric impulses to and from the brain, spinal cord and other organs. It is believed to begin from immune system attack and leads to neurological impairments like muscle weakness, fatigue and loss of vision among others. There are many ways of managing this condition among which is natural treatment for MS.

Some of these natural alternatives have been proven to be very effective with a number of clinical trials giving them a go ahead. In most cases, they are majorly based on alternative therapies, total lifestyle change and change in dietary approach. The complementary therapy for instance targets to ensure that the body reduces the rate of myelin depletion, manage the symptoms and make healing process faster.

The complimentary commonly used are the nutritional approach and meditation. Meditation is done to induce relaxation in the entire nervous system which in turn helps in the management of spasms, weakness and loss of motor control making the condition better. The nutritional alternative on the other hands focus on enriching the body with minerals in short supply. In most cases, vitamin D is highly desirable. In fact, the evidences shows that exposure to sun particularly at young age reduces the risks of developing the condition.

The other aspects that have been found to work nutritionally include cutting on protein intake and replacing animal protein with plant protein, increase in intake of omega 3 from fish oil, focus on more vegetable and fruits intake particularly the organically grown ones and eliminating milk and its derivatives from diet. In the same manner, you should focus on ginger, flax, walnut, hemp seeds, turmeric and avoiding polyunsaturated oils.

Vitamin D based supplements have shown evidence when it comes to managing the condition. In fact, getting exposure to the sun which allows for vitamin D production has been found to be helpful. Pregnant women on the other hands have reduced risks of developing this condition after giving birth, which is attributed to higher levels of vitamin D.

Other than these, exercises and yoga are other natural ways being exploited in control and management of MS. This however requires about 6 month continuous engagement to be even effective. According to some research the physical activity reduces fatigue which goes long way in managing the condition.

The other tips include increase intake of vegetables and fruits, multivitamin and other multi-mineral supplements, up to 5 grams of lecithin granules on daily basis, about 30 milligrams three times daily dose of coenzyme Q10, eating ginger and turmeric, replacing animal protein with plant protein and reducing the quantity of the same, complete elimination of milk and its derivatives among many other ways.

Natural treatment for MS is basically on lifestyle change and adding the vitamins and minerals that may be inadequate in the body. In most cases, the approaches are supportive of healthy leaving and therefore worth trying.




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