Month: September 2019

Featured News The American Academy of Neurology recently published a position statement and concluded that medical marijuana is “probably effective” for some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (spasticity, central pain, painful spasms, and urinary dysfunction). Cannabis-based supplements seem to already be used by many people. According to this new survey from the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH) MS clinic, 1 in 4 people with MS reported using cannabis-based products.   This new study explores Ayurvedic Medicine’ has a unique approach to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. Note:  I am a big fan of Ayurvedic medicine and I see a lot of benefits from using it- I wrote about it here. Exercise, Electrostimulation, Meditation and Other Therapies  Which behavior or exercise intervention is the most effective for managing fatigue associated with MS? According to this new review of 43 clinical trials, exercise and behavioral interventions show real benefits (anti-fatigue effects) on MS fatigue, and CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) also shows a lot of potential.  Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)  to manage drop foot associated with MS and stroke is again in the news. Here is a new research paper supporting its benefits.  The benefits of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are reviewed in this new study It is already approved by the FDA to treat depression, migraine headaches and OCD and research studies also show benefits for MS, stroke, epilepsy, tinnitus,...