Month: October 2020

September/October 2020 MS News. MS & Air Pollution. The Benefits of Vitamin D, Omega 3, Royal Jelly, Meditation, Exercise & More

Posted by | Oct 28, 2020 | |

  Air pollution  Air pollution matters to the brain. This new study reviewed past research on this topic. Studies suggest a link between air pollutants and brain development, strokes, headaches,MS (5 studies), cognitive function, brain degeneration. Furthermore, studies found a connection between air pollutants and  nervous (autonomic) function, neuropsychological and neurotoxic effects.   A second new study looked specifically at the link between air pollution and MS. This study included the results of  24 studies concerning the relationship of exposure to air pollution (particulate matter, NOx and SOx, CO2, traffic noise, etc. and MS. The results of this review study:  there was a significant relationship between exposure to air pollution and MS development and progression. A third new study  tells us that air pollution has an impact on the central nervous system. Particulate matter, especially the ultrafine (nanoparticle) components, can carry numerous metal and trace element contaminants that can reach the brain in utero and after birth. Exposing the brain to these elements had been linked with neurodevelopmental disorders like  autism,  schizophrenia, and  ADHD and neurodegenerative diseases like  Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and MS. Multiple mechanisms of action, leading to the deaths of neurons, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. For more info check this new  study.   New book :  An naturopathic approach to MS. New Book: There’s No Pill for This: A Naturopathic Physician’s Personal Prescription by Michaël Friedman,...

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The Mouth Microbiome During The COVID-19 pandemic: “The Mask Mouth.” 

Posted by | Oct 22, 2020 | |

  Most of your  friendly bacteria are  found in the gut. Your gut flora is : It is essential for your development and keeps your immune system healthy It plays a critical role in digestion and nutrition. For example, without gut microbes, you could not digest many foods, mostly plant compounds. Your microbiome has a powerful impact on your mood, your thoughts and emotions. The altered gut microbiome is currently linked with depression and anxiety and how you engage socially. Note: I’m not sure how well your gut microbiome deals with all this stress and social distancing, but future research will tell us.  Maintains healthy gut permeability  Protects against  “bad” bacteria overgrowth Helps make vitamins including some B  and K vitamins  Influences gene expressions (related to inflammation and autoimmunity). Therefore, it helps prevent a wide range of chronic diseases- from diabetes to cancer. More details about your gut microbiome here and specific changes associated with MS here. However, friendly bacteria are  everywhere- in the mouth, nose, vagina, lungs, skin, and even brain! What is “Mouth Mask” Wearing the mask is becoming the norm, and we have a new problem called “mask mouth” that causes: skin irritation and redness around the mouth and bad, sour breath. Dentists suspect this condition will lead to all kinds of dental diseases like decaying teeth, receding gum lines, and chronic bad breath. But we...

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