Traditionally – Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been (and still is) treated with medications prescribed by the doctor (the conventional thinker [science shows us these medicines work (?) so I am obliged to recommend them approach]), such as: treatments with antibodies, steroids, beta interferon and synthetic myelin proteins, etc. to help contain the number of attacks a victim may experience.
However, along with many of these modern drugs comes a rather nasty array of unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects to help patients feel worse than before they were prescribed. Therefore, prescriptions are only given when they are truly necessary and in the best interest of the patient. For this reason, many patients tend to feel that the disease may be better if it is not treated.
Alternative options available to many MS patients:
1. Diet – It is one of the options that has shown some success in the treatment of multiple sclerosis; although, a certain degree of skepticism still persists around such claims (mainly for part of non-believers [doctors, scientists, big pharmaceutical companies, and lovers of science, etc.]). However, a recommended healthy diet may include: gluten-free, low-fat (linolenic acid unsaturated fat is allowed), sucrose-free, lots of vitamins – B12, C, and D, etc.
Other dietary supplements can include:
(For) Omega 3 fatty acids in capsule form or from fish consumption (antioxidant properties help prevent further damage to both brain cells and tissues).
(B) Flaxseed (linseed oil): It is also high in omega 3 fatty acids. Flaxseed is also abundant in lignans (a chemical compound found in plants that acts as an antioxidant) that help in the development of brain cells by helping them to stay strong and healthy.
(vs) Oatmeal (Avena): It is high in calcium that not only helps the nervous system to stay strong and healthy, but also helps the nerves and muscles to relax.
(D) Beetroot: It is believed to have a high content of folic acid and antioxidant properties that help to regenerate the cells of the body.
2. Exercise and Yoga – both have been commented by multiple sclerosis patients as beneficial to them when practiced regularly (results are generally shown within the first six-month period); especially yoga, where 50% of patients have reported a notable difference in their well-being compared to those who have not practiced either of the two activities (less fatigue, more energy and a certain new strength have led patients to experience a better quality of life).
3. Herbal remedies – they can help slow the progression of multiple sclerosis, although they should only be taken when recommended by a qualified physician. Many herbs, such as the dietary supplements mentioned above, contain powerful antioxidants that act to fight disease and help protect the body’s cells from damage by free radicals (organic molecules responsible for aging, tissue damage, and the cause of disease) that they are beneficial for multiple sclerosis sufferers.
Four. Temperature control – can play an important role in the therapy of a multiple sclerosis patient. This is due to a certain lack of tolerance to heat; However, the sun is actually good medicine, helping the skin to produce vitally important vitamin D that helps both maintain bone density and reduce the risks of osteoporosis (a debilitating bone disease). The following recommendations can be followed:
(For) When at home, use air conditioning (ceiling or portable fans if not an option) to maintain a constant temperature in each room.
(B) Bathing or showering with cold water instead of very hot water. Even consider spraying water on the body if the body temperature starts to rise.
(B) When out and about, wear layered clothing that can be easily removed to maintain an acceptable body temperature. Try not to go out when the sun is blazing (to avoid raising your body heat), although taking a little light sun is healthy.
These are just a few of the many alternative options that are available to MS sufferers (for those who prefer not to treat their disease with significantly harmful modern medications) that may offer a better option than today’s harmful medications.
