May-June-July 2021 MS News- The Benefits of Exercise, Massage Therapy, Supplements, Dr. Wahls Diet, HBOT And More
Exercise training Vibration training. Vibration training could be an effective alternative training to enhance cognition and quality of life in individuals with MS, according to a small randomized controlled study. Exercise training has a positive influence on MS disease MS by improving the gut flora, according to this new study. I wrote more about […]
Feb-March-Apr 2021 MS News- The Benefits of Lactoferrin, Milk Thistle, Vitamin D, Keto Diet, Pilates And More
Vitamins, Herbs & Other Natural Supplements Milk thistle (silymarin) can help counteract live toxicity associated with MS drug fingolimod, according to this new clinical trial. Another new clinical trial found silymarin has immunomodulating and liver protective qualities in those with MS under treatment with IFN-β. Correcting vitamin D deficiency may help improve numerous autoimmune […]
DEC 20-JAN 21 MS News- The Benefits of Cinnamon, Green Tea, CBD/Cannabis, BFR Training & More
COVID 19 & MS This new Brazilian study (11,560 people with MS) evaluated the incidence, clinical outcome, and impact of COVID-19. The results: the incidence of COVID-19 in participants with MS was not different from those observed for the general population. The majority (87% ) were mild cases. Most of them were on MS disease-modifying […]
November 2020 MS News- The Benefits Of Mediterranean Diet, Exercise, Electric Stimulation, Building Resilience & More
Diet, Nutrients,Probiotics -MS News A new study (randomized controlled) evaluated the benefits of Mediterranean diet for fatigue and cognitive issues associated with MS. Researchers found higher protective effects of the Mediterranean-like diet against MS-related fatigue than the standard healthy diet. No significant improvement was observed in the cognitive status of following this diet. Optimizing vitamin […]
Mindfulness Meditation – A Quick Review
“This [COVID-19 pandemic]situation has induced a rapidly mounting psychological panic not dissimilar to what has historically occurred in response to terror attacks, natural disasters, and life in warzones, especially when there is a lack of resources, information is ambiguous, and instructions are unclear. It’s easy to feel helpless. “ Esther Perel Before the COVID-19 pandemic […]
September/October 2020 MS News. MS & Air Pollution. The Benefits of Vitamin D, Omega 3, Royal Jelly, Meditation, Exercise & More
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 […]
The Mouth Microbiome During The COVID-19 pandemic: “The Mask Mouth.”
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 […]
August 2020 MS News- On Resilience During Pandemic, Vitamin D, Cannabis, LDN, Lipoic Acid, Exercise & More
Featured News Could those with MS be more resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic? While the rate of stress, anxiety, and depression significantly increased in the general population, this new study we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emotional symptoms and quality of life in individuals with progressive MS. Out of 131 participants, 4% […]
June/July 2020 MS News- The Benefits Of Some Diets, Supplements, Exercise, Stress Management & More
Herbs & Supplements Medical cannabis. There is evidence that cannabis has therapeutic symptomatic effects in MS, according to this new study that reviews the pros and cons of using cannabinoids for MS and other conditions. A second study found that a spray (CBD-THC combo) helps reduce pain and spasticity associated with MS. Olive leaf polyphenols. […]
April/May 2020 MS News- Risks For COVID-19, The Benefits of Meditation, Light Therapy, Saffron, Sativex & More
Are you worried about being at a higher risk to get COVID-19? This new study (not peer-reviewed yet) looked at the COVID outcome in those with MS (76 participants involved in the study. Good news, here is the conclusion: most MS patients with COVID-19 do not require hospitalization despite being on DMTs (disease-modifying therapy). […]