Month: November 2018

NOVEMBER 2018 MS NEWS- EXERCISE TO REVERSE SYMPTOMS. MARIJUANA, CURCUMIN, LIPOIC ACID CAN HELP & MORE

Posted by | Nov 30, 2018 | |

The Many Benefits of Exercise. Regular exercise is crucial to reverse MS. The most important factor affecting the gait in MS? This study evaluated different factors that have impact in gait impairment associated with MS. Can you guess which one is the most important factor for speed of walking and balance ? Muscle strength.  My note: The finding of this study may seem obvious, but no one really talks about it. Muscles can get stronger if they are properly and consistently trained. It is something you can have control over and therefore you can improve. Get a physio assessment and a personalized exercise program, follow it and you’ll see your gait improving. Treadmill training may be effective for improving mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease and MS, is the result of this systematic review and meta-analysis. Specifically, treadmill training improved walking velocity, stride and step length as well as walking endurance.   Another new study shows the benefits of exercise training improves on multiple symptoms associated with MS, including weakness, fatigue and mood disturbance. This new study supports the benefits of exercise to improve brain health and function, as related to MS and Alzheimer’s. Previous studies have shown significant correlation between fitness and the degree of cognitive function in MS.  Herbs/Natural Supplements For Managing MS Symptoms Marijuana helps. This new study surveyed the use of marijuana in a US state where this herb...

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OCTOBER 2018 MS NEWS- Marijuana, Valerian, Vitamin D and Other Supplements/ Therapies For MS

Posted by | Nov 25, 2018 | |

Herbs/Natural Supplements For Managing MS Symptoms Medical Marijuana: Cannabis extracts and cannabidiol as efficient as Copaxone, according to this new study (animal model of MS) Another new study. An extensive review of the therapeutic potential of cannabis for various conditions- from MS and other neurological conditions to IBS, nausea and vomiting, various cancers, eye diseases, pain, addictions, anxiety and more. Why so many health benefits? Because the endocannabinoid system is involved in important physiological processes ie. energy balance, appetite stimulation, blood pressure, pain modulation, nausea and vomiting control, memory, learning, immune response and more. A new book on this topic:” Synthesis of Cannabinoid Ligands: Novel Compound Classes, Routes and Perspectives”, by Thomas Hurrle. Marijuana became legal for recreational use in Canada this month. It will become legal in Michigan US as well. I think this is a step forward in bringing awareness about  marijuana and the fact that this herb is not as bad as previously thought. I also have big hopes that doctors will be more open to explore this therapeutic option. While I do not recommend it for recreational purposes, I do see a lot of value in using medical marijuana under doctor’s supervision.   Valerian. Valerian can improve sleep and could be used as a complementary therapy in MS related sleep issues, according to this double-blind randomized clinical trial. Grape seed. Grape seed supplement can improve fatigue,...

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