Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by lesions more familiarly known as plaques. Symptoms initially include weakness, numbness and tingling and visual disturbances. As the disease progresses, urinary difficulties may be present. Pharmaceutical preparations can retard the disease. Symptoms may also be controlled by 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.
Once believed to affect only the white matter of the brain, it has become clear that the grey matter of the brain is also involved. This would explain such diffuse symptoms as cognitive dysfunction. Epidemiologists are trying to figure out what is so special about the regions where the disease is prevalent. It has been noted that people who are born in a region with low levels of MS migrate to a region where levels are high, they take on the phenotype of their new habitat.
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.
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, 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.
Other notable individuals who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis include Annette Funicello, popular American television and film star, country singer Donna Fargo and two of the Osmond family, David and Alan. Jack Osbourne, son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, was diagnosed after reporting visual disturbances. He was 26 when he was diagnosed and had just become a father for the first time.
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.
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.
Once believed to affect only the white matter of the brain, it has become clear that the grey matter of the brain is also involved. This would explain such diffuse symptoms as cognitive dysfunction. Epidemiologists are trying to figure out what is so special about the regions where the disease is prevalent. It has been noted that people who are born in a region with low levels of MS migrate to a region where levels are high, they take on the phenotype of their new habitat.
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.
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, 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.
Other notable individuals who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis include Annette Funicello, popular American television and film star, country singer Donna Fargo and two of the Osmond family, David and Alan. Jack Osbourne, son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, was diagnosed after reporting visual disturbances. He was 26 when he was diagnosed and had just become a father for the first time.
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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