Why Natural Treatment For MS Is A Better Alternative

By Jerri Perry


Multiple sclerosis commonly referred to as MS is a chronic condition which may cause serious effect on the sufferer. It results from destruction of layers insulating myelin sheath which in turn disrupts the transmission of electrical impulses to and from the brain and the rest of nervous system. Most people imagine that the only way to deal with this condition is through the medical solutions such as immunotherapy, intensive occupational therapy, corticosteroids and surgery. These alternatives however come with severe side effect and are expensive too, the reasons why you should consider 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 most common forms of complementary therapy are the nutritional approach which requires change in diet and meditation which can induce relaxation in the nervous system. This in a way a way helps manage spasms, weakness and even loss of the motor control. The nutritional alternatives that are now common include reduction of protein diet an replacing all animal protein with plant protein, eliminating milk diet, increase ginger intake, increasing the intake of organically grown vegetable and fruits, omega 3 fatty acids from fish, hemp seeds, walnuts and flax among several others.

The advice from medical doctors is that those who go for this treatment alternatives should always maintain low dosage until when sure of how the supplement is affecting your condition. You can then increase the dosage if they are improving the condition or stop if the situation is getting worse.

Vitamin D based supplements have shown evidence when it comes to managing the condition. In fact, getting exposure to the sun which allows for vitamin D production has been found to be helpful. Pregnant women on the other hands have reduced risks of developing this condition after giving birth, which is attributed to higher levels of vitamin D.

The exercises and yoga are also other physical alternatives out of the situation. After continuous physical activity for about six months, the fatigue which happened to be the most common symptom is reduced in a matter of time. This can be done together with other treatment methods for full recovery.

The other tips include increase intake of vegetables and fruits, multivitamin and other multi-mineral supplements, up to 5 grams of lecithin granules on daily basis, about 30 milligrams three times daily dose of coenzyme Q10, eating ginger and turmeric, replacing animal protein with plant protein and reducing the quantity of the same, complete elimination of milk and its derivatives among many other ways.

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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