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.

Although the primary pathogenesis of the condition remains unclear, the axonal injury, inflammation and dymyelination are all considered to be contributory factors. Other factors you must be aware are the exposure to heavy metals, organic solvents and toxins. While there is evidence that suggest that exposure to sunlight and vitamin D in childhood may protect and individual from this condition, the high salt diet on the other hand is known to speed up its onset.

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.

Psychological techniques are the other approaches used. In this way, techniques such as neuro-linguistic programming are targeted at identifying and treating any negative thoughts which may arise in the process of treatment. It also helps in dealing with the possible side effects that arise. It I not common approach in the mainstream medicine although it has been clinical proven to work. As such, it can make treatment process more holistic in approach.

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 exercises and yoga are also used although this requires longer duration of time, in most cases, taking up to 6 months. However, at the end of it all, it reduces fatigue and indeed increases the healing process.

There is no conclusion in regards to how natural treatment for MS works. What is known however is that most of the above discussed methods have some significant effect in its management and reduction. Despite, most of the natural alternatives that have to do with diet approach and exercise are completely safe and are completely safe to try out.




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