Author: dr.vanta

JANUARY 2019 MS NEWS- Best Therapies To Repair Myelin, The Benefits of Cacao, Curcumin, Marijuana, Exercise & More

Posted by | Feb 24, 2019 | |

New Books “ Congratulations, You’Ve Got Ms: Memoirs of Faithfulness”, by Mark Elverly. Read about his story with MS here. “ The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research The National Academies Press“(2017) A Report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine” by Dr. Eric Groce, DO “Neuropathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s Disease: An Overview of Environment Patterns” From the new book “Handbook of Research on Global Environmental Changes and Human Health “ by Omar El Hiba et al. The link between MS and environmental factors such as pesticides and heavy metals are discussed in this book. Exercise Resistance training for 8 weeks has useful anti-inflammatory effects in a study conducted in women with MS. (technical : it works by decrease in serum IL-17 production). Total body resistance exercise is a functional and safe intervention that can improve the mobility and muscles strength of the knee in people with MS, reveals this study conducted over a 8 weeks period (3 sessions per week). This new study emphasizes the benefits of exercise in MS and other conditions that involve increased blood brain barrier (BBB) permeability. Technical: There is a body of evidence that regular physical exercise regular exercise diminishes BBB permeability as it reinforces antioxidative capacity, decreases oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory effects. It also improves endothelial function and...

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How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage With Diet, Supplements & More

Posted by | Feb 24, 2019 | |

How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage- Key Principles. How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage With Exercise and Massage. How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage With Proper Hydration & Diet How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage With Supplements (Supplements For Lymphatic System, Including Herbs For Lymphatic Drainage) How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage — Other Therapies The lymphatic system is a major circulatory system, just as important as the cardiovascular system [1]. Let’s treat it accordingly. Conventional medicine recommends specific treatments targeting lymphatic system health only in cases of lymphedema (whether is primary or secondary to cancer treatments or other causes). However, there is scientific evidence pointing out that many of us have issues have poor lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic system has dual function: it detoxifies the body, while bringing more nutrients to the tissues. It fuels the cells with energy between meals, and processes large molecules of fats and proteins that aren’t digested in the stomach and small intestine.  I wrote in details about lymphatic system and symptoms associated with congested lymph flow in this article. How To Improve Lymphatic Drainage- Key Principles The lymphatic system does not have a pump system (like the heart for the cardiovascular system) to move the fluid. Lymphatic vessels have within their walls some tiny, smooth muscles that just by squeezing, will help the lymph move forward, . However, this is not enough to maintain a healthy lymphatic system. The...

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DECEMBER 2018 NEWS- The Benefits Of Vitamin D, Medical Marijuana, Coffee, Exercise, Auriculotherapy & More

Posted by | Jan 31, 2019 | |

Re-posting Dec 2018  news. This month’s news coming soon. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year !. If you have MS, I hope reversing this condition is your #1 goal to achieve in 2019 and you have an action plan. Talking about having an action plan- there is a new study on this topic. Having a self-management plan is necessary to deal with MS. In this new study, researchers looked at the habits of those participants who successfully deal with MS. The following strategies were used: adjusting outlook, managing stress, managing symptoms, healthy lifestyle, effective communication, and setting priorities and planning. Exercise Exercise is both safe and effective to manage MS, confirms this new Italian study. As per recent guidelines, exercise is an essential component of the clinical management of people with MS with mild or moderate degree of disability. This new study. shows that a 40-week training program is both feasible and safe. Sports Practice and Motor Imagery help improve the quality of life and balance in people with MS, according to this new study HIIT has many health benefits for many health conditions, including MS. High intense exercise is an efficient rehabilitation strategy in MS. A home-based, 6 minute HIIT training in those affected mildly by MS seems feasible, is the conclusion of this study. Aerobic exercises (swimming) have potential to improve myelination, likely by lowering...

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About The Lymphatic System- And Why Is Crucial For Brain & Gut Health

Posted by | Jan 31, 2019 | , |

This article is all about the lymph, lymphatic system and lymphoid organs. If you understand how it works, you will see how important it is and will work on improving it. This blog also cover some basic info on  stem cell therapy (including ms stem cell therapy), in case you consider this option. Do you want to improve your brain function and your overall health? If yes, these next few articles are for you. Next articles are about the brain lymphatic system (aka the glymphatic system) and natural ways to improve brain’s lymph flow as well. Everyone talks about the gut-brain axis right now, but this link will soon expand to the gut-lymph-brain axis. Lymphatic System Disease List (Including Signs and Symptoms of Congested Lymphatic Flow) About The Lymphatic System Lymphatic Tissues : Tonsils, Spleen, Thymus gland, Bone marrow, Liver (in fetus) and Appendix (Including Some Info About Stem Cell Therapy) The Brain’s Lymphatic System (The Glymphatic System)- In The Next Article   1.Lymphatic System Disease List (Including Signs and Symptoms of Congested Lymphatic Flow) Lymphatic system is more important than previously thought, and had been neglected for a long time. Conventional medicine does not look into it, unless there is a case of obstruction, an infection or cancer spreading via lymphatic system. Here is  the lymphatic system disease list you would find in the classical textbooks: Obstruction of...

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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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