NOVEMBER 2019 MS NEWS- On Benefits of Reflexology, Vitamin D, Cannabis, The Mind-Body Connection & More
Featured News Foot reflexology can help manage constipation associated with MS, according to this new randomized controlled study. The severity of constipation significantly decreased in the group who received reflexology treatments twice a week for 6 weeks. The best treatment for pain associated with MS (no drugs involved!)? This new review of multiple studies suggest the benefits of non-drug interventions: water exercises, yoga, and cannabis. More trials are being conducted on other modalities like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Exercise, Mindfulness Meditation, AI, And Other Therapies Exercise. A new review of multiple studies shows that exercise- in the form of aerobic or resistance training -benefits individuals with MS, especially related to the quality of life and function (ie muscle strength, balance, flexibility, walking ability, disability status). Mindfulness meditation. This new review of multiple randomized controlled studies shows that mindfulness meditation can help improve fatigue associated with MS. Some of the studies also show improvement in pain. Non-drug options for managing MS? This is another new study(review of 40 research studies) looking at the benefits of 6 types of interventions: physical activity, technology, rehabilitation, alternative, resistance training, and psychological therapies. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be useful to diagnose conditions like MS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, according to this new study. Dr.Zamboni’s ‘liberation therapy’ (venoplasty) in the new again. With positive results. ...
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