Natural Treatment For MS Sufferers

By Jerri Perry


Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS), meaning the brain and spinal cord. The first symptoms that become apparent are numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and blurred vision. Later on, cognitive difficulties, muscle stiffness and urinary problems may present themselves. A number of therapies exist which can slow the progress of the disease. Here, we talk about natural treatment for MS.

Multiple Sclerosis is one of a group of diseases called autoimmune disorders. In this case, cells of the immune system known as T-cells are believed to attack the myelin sheaths that line nerve cells to facilitate nerve conduction. The incidence and prevalence of the condition vary with geological region; cases tend to cluster with increasing distance from the equator.

Scientists used to think that multiple sclerosis was restricted to the white matter in the brain and spinal cord. Now, it appears that the grey matter is affected as well, which explains the diffuse damage that gives rise to cognitive problems or "brain fog." Epidemiologists are now trying to understand the geographical distribution of the disease. Interestingly, people who are born in "MS-free" zones and migrate into a zone where the disease is prevalent are prone to the disease.

There is a Professor of Emergency Medicine living in Australia who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and now runs retreats for patients. His name is George Jelinek and he was diagnosed when he was 45 years old. He also runs 5-day retreats in New Zealand.

Jelinek has five simple rules: Learn how to meditate, exercise regularly, take high doses of vitamin D and completely avoid trans fats, apart from those that occur naturally in vegetables. Conventional medications are permitted. In fact, Professor Jelinek himself takes glatiramer, an immunomodulator.

Ann Romney, wife of former Republican presidential nominee in 2012, Mitt Romney, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998 after experiencing a symptom widely known as "brain fog." She claims that her passion for riding horses helps to keep her symptoms at bay. This is consistent with Professor Jelinek's regime, although we do not have details of her dietary and supplement habits. When an MSNBC anchor chided her about this, it was fellow MS sufferer, Neil Cavuto, a senior vice president at Fox News Channel, who rose to her defense.

Jack Osbourne, son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, has also been stricken with the disease. He was diagnosed in 2012 after suffering from impaired vision. He had just turned 26 and had also just become a father for the first time. His symptoms are responding to healthy diet and lifestyle changes. Other celebrities affected by multiple sclerosis include country singer Donna Fargo, Annette Funicello, a former mousketeer and star of 60s beach movies, and two of the Osmonds, Alan and David.

One more natural treatment for MS that has so far been confined to Europe is an extract that contains two different cannabinoids derived from what is more popularly known as marijuana. It is formulated as a mouth spray and is used to control spasticity with good effect.




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