Thursday, February 20, 2014

The Different Approaches Of Natural Treatment For MS

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 little is known about the root cause and its progression, a lot can now be said when it comes to natural treatment for MS. These are clinically tried remedies that have proven to worth trying. These remedies primarily rely on total lifestyle change, the alternative therapy and the focus on diet. All the approaches in one way or another target to reduce the rate of myelin depletion manage symptoms and help accelerate the progress of healing.

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.

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 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.

In case you are not comfortable with medicines used to manage multiple sclerosis, it worth trying the natural treatment for MS. The solution is primarily natural and good in tackling other conditions. In fact, most of these approaches go long way in promoting good health. You must however keep your doctor on picture of the approach you are taking.




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