One of the most potentially debilitating central nervous system diseases is multiple sclerosis (MS). Characterized by structures known as plaques in the brain and spinal cord, visible on an MRI scan, are diagnostic of the disease. Symptoms include numbness and tingling of the extremeties, blurred vision and weakness. As the disease progresses, urinary problems come into play. While the condition remains incurable, a number of natural treatment for MS can control symptoms and hold back relapses.
MS is regarded as an autoimmune disorder because T-cells of the immune system attack the body's own myelin. Myelin is a substance in the brain and spinal cord that surrounds and insulates neural cells, thereby increasing the speed of nerve conduction over what it would be in the absence of myelin. There is a pronounced regional distribution of the disease, with cases clustering closer to the poles and away from the equatorial region.
Scientists used to think that only the white matter was involved. It is now apparent that the disease strikes the grey matter, as well. This makes sense in view of the cognitive disturbances, colloquially known as "brain fog" associated with the disease. Epidemiologists are studying the geographic clustering of MS. It appears that people born near the equator who relocate into a region where there is lots of MS become more susceptible to the condition.
George Jelinek, a professor of Emergency Medicine in Australia, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 45. He keeps his condition under control using a few simple lifestyle rules and runs a 5-day retreat at the Gawler Foundation in Australia for patients with multiple sclerosis. He also runs retreats in New Zealand.
Prof Jelinek has five simple rules: Do not eat animal-derived trans fats under any circumstances, take high doses of vitamin D, get regular exercise, learn to meditate and supplement with conventional medications if necessary. Jelinek takes glatiramer, an immunomodulator, to help control his symptoms.
Ann Romney, married to the 2012 Republican candidate for president, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after she reported the disturbing brain fog. Diagnosed in 1998, she finds that riding horses helps to fight off her symptoms. She may well observe some of Jelinek's other rules. It is unclear whether she has been to one of his retreats. When a television news reader scoffed at her for making this public, Neil Cavuto, a senior executive at Fox News, tore the anchor a new one for making fun of Mrs Romney. It turns out that he, too, has multiple sclerosis.
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.
Another promising natural treatment for MS is a tincture of two cannabinoids manufactured in the United Kingdom. Formulated as an oral spray, it helps to control the spasticity that is associated with multiple sclerosis. The preparation has been approved for use in several European countries.
MS is regarded as an autoimmune disorder because T-cells of the immune system attack the body's own myelin. Myelin is a substance in the brain and spinal cord that surrounds and insulates neural cells, thereby increasing the speed of nerve conduction over what it would be in the absence of myelin. There is a pronounced regional distribution of the disease, with cases clustering closer to the poles and away from the equatorial region.
Scientists used to think that only the white matter was involved. It is now apparent that the disease strikes the grey matter, as well. This makes sense in view of the cognitive disturbances, colloquially known as "brain fog" associated with the disease. Epidemiologists are studying the geographic clustering of MS. It appears that people born near the equator who relocate into a region where there is lots of MS become more susceptible to the condition.
George Jelinek, a professor of Emergency Medicine in Australia, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 45. He keeps his condition under control using a few simple lifestyle rules and runs a 5-day retreat at the Gawler Foundation in Australia for patients with multiple sclerosis. He also runs retreats in New Zealand.
Prof Jelinek has five simple rules: Do not eat animal-derived trans fats under any circumstances, take high doses of vitamin D, get regular exercise, learn to meditate and supplement with conventional medications if necessary. Jelinek takes glatiramer, an immunomodulator, to help control his symptoms.
Ann Romney, married to the 2012 Republican candidate for president, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after she reported the disturbing brain fog. Diagnosed in 1998, she finds that riding horses helps to fight off her symptoms. She may well observe some of Jelinek's other rules. It is unclear whether she has been to one of his retreats. When a television news reader scoffed at her for making this public, Neil Cavuto, a senior executive at Fox News, tore the anchor a new one for making fun of Mrs Romney. It turns out that he, too, has multiple sclerosis.
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.
Another promising natural treatment for MS is a tincture of two cannabinoids manufactured in the United Kingdom. Formulated as an oral spray, it helps to control the spasticity that is associated with multiple sclerosis. The preparation has been approved for use in several European countries.
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