Studies Reveal How It's Possible To Reverse MS Through Diet

By Liliana Mills


MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, is a chronic and debilitating disease of the spinal cord and nervous systems of the human body. The nerve cells are covered by an insulating layer called the myelin, and when the disease is present, that layer is slowly destroyed, causing the nerves to malfunction. It has been studied and determined that in some people it may be possible to reverse MS with diet and vitamins.

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can vary, but generally include neurological problems, such as with balance and gait. This can include problems with vision, muscle tone, spasms and tightness of the muscles. There are also cognitive, or mental types of problems that can occur, including depression or mood disorders. The most common sign is a loss of muscle tone, numbness and issues with walking.

Recent research has indicated that changes in the patient's diet and environment may benefit some people and relieve some of the symptoms plaguing them. One recent study suggests that the Paleo Diet, which consists of eating organic, grass fed meats, vegetables and other whole, natural types of foods. This includes adding natural-caught, fresh fish, not farmed, unless it is known that no additives or enhancements are made to the fish.

The success of implementing the Paleo Diet into the treatment of MS and other autoimmune diseases involves the increased amount of the important B vitamins in the body. B vitamins help to protect the nervous and immune systems from damage and this type of diet also provides additional amounts of Omega 3-fatty acids and iodine to further assist the body in healing itself.

Vitamin therapy, especially dosing with Vitamin D have shown some improvements in the MS patient. An interesting study also showed a predisposition for multiple sclerosis among females, especially those born while their mothers were pregnant in the winter, getting less sunshine and therefore less Vitamin D. Those babies born to mothers who were exposed to sunshine, like in the summer months, tended to have fewer instances of MS. The closer the patient lives to the equator seems to make a difference, also, in the instances of MS in the general population.

Removing damaging substances from the diet can also aid in protecting and renewing the cell damage. The worst offender is the artificial sweetener Aspartame, which can be found in many processed diet products, especially soft drinks. It can cause damage to the central nervous system by eventually breaking down the cells that are located in the brain, as well as the whole body.

Any of the many unnatural substances that are in today's food supply can cause damage to the body, not just Aspartame. Anything that contains colorings or dyes, preservatives and artificial flavorings can cause problems for the human body, but especially to those with compromise immune systems, like someone with multiple sclerosis or other autoimmune diseases. Eliminating these from the daily diet may help alleviate the symptoms in some people and help prevent them from starting in others.

While changing the environmental elements and eliminating processed foods may help reverse MS, it is not a cure-all. But it may help to alleviate some of the debilitating symptoms and life changes that come with such a damaging disease. Some of these changes may prove to be easier than others. Simply getting outside in the natural Vitamin D-enhanced sunshine may benefit the body all the way around.




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