Month: May 2018

You can read here an awesome story of reversed MS with diet and lifestyle changes-Dr. Saray Stancic, MD.  Gut Microbiome This study supports the importance of a healthy gut microbiome, ho altered gut flora can induce neurodegeneration and inflammation, while certain friendly bacteria (their metabolites) showing protection against brain inflammation (animal study) [1]. I wrote about MS microbiome here. In this new study, scientists found out that CIS (Clinically Isolated Syndrome) is also associated with altered gut flora [2]. Diet, Supplements, Natural Therapies Paleo diet improves fatigue in progressive MS (by improving lipid levels). Dr. Terry Wahls is one of the researchers of this study. The participants of this study followed the paleo diet plus other interventions that included neuromuscular stimulation and stress reduction [3]. Food lectins  are linked with migraines, according to this research paper [4] . I wrote about lectins when I reviewed dr Gundry’s book here. It is worth improving the diet and keep a healthy body weight. Being overweight/obese can be a risk factor for developing MS among young females (below 20 years of age) [5]. Vitamin D:  The importance of vitamin D for MS management is highlighted in this study [6] Genistein, a plant estrogen found in soy can help prevent MS, based on a study in animal subjects [7] .Note: this is not the first study evaluated genistein in MS (animal models) showing beneficial effects. While...