Demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system, causing patches of sclerosis (plaques) in the brain and spinal cord, manifested by loss of normal neurological functions, e.g. muscle weakness, loss of vision, and mood alterations. Also: MS

	Alcohol-related Problems Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement "Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and postpartum depression..." Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance As A Treatment "...Aspartame Disease may mimic symptoms of, or worsen: Fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, lupus, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), diabetes and diabetic Complications, seizures, Alzheimer's disease, birth defects, chronic fatigue syndrome,..." Autoimmune Disease Related Topic "...Examples include multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, Bright's disease and diabetes..." Calcium-2AEP As A Treatment "...He invented Calcium EAP, which is also a neurotransmitter which may have something to do with its effectiveness in treating MS..." Chlorella As A Treatment "...to reduce the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis..." Cigarette Smoke Damage Relationship to Multiple Sclerosis "A study at the University of Bergen in Norway, reported October 28th, 2003 in the journal Neurology, found that smoking can more than double a person's chances of developing multiple sclerosis..." Depression Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement "Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, postpartum depression and bipolar depression..." EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement Our Question about postpartum depression "Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and postpartum depression..." Encephalitis The Condition "...Rather, the nerve cell coating (called a myelin sheath) is partially destroyed in much the same way as it is in multiple sclerosis..." Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence) The Condition "...Physical factors include ... Neurogenic disorders - multiple sclerosis, spinal cord lesions, pituitary microadenoma with hyperprolactinemia, and cardiovascular accident; drugs such as hypertensives, sedatives, Proscar (finasteride), tranquilizers, and..." Excessive Yawning The Condition "...Causes & Development The majority of disorders associated with yawning are those of the central nervous system, including epilepsy, encephalitis, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and progressive supranuclear palsy..." Fish Oils As A Treatment "...Preliminary studies suggest fish oil may help symptoms of multiple sclerosis; however, one double-blind study found no difference between people taking fish oil and those taking olive oil (used as a placebo)..." Fluoride Toxicity The Condition "...[McDonagh MS, Whiting PF, Wilson PM, Sutton AJ, Chestnutt I, Cooper J, Misso K, Bradley M, Treasure E, Kleijnen J..." GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) As A Treatment "...Several diseases, including cancer, eczema, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, also make the conversion less efficient..." Gout / Hyperuricemia Relationship to Multiple Sclerosis "It has been reported that MS (possibly associated with low uric acid) and gout (associated with high uric acid) are mutually exclusive..." Hearing Loss Relationship to Multiple Sclerosis "Multiple sclerosis that affects auditory nerve pathways in the brain can cause sensorineural hearing loss..." Hyperbaric Oxygen As A Treatment "...A few supporters also claim that HBOT helps patients with AIDS, arthritis, sports injuries, multiple sclerosis, autism, stroke, cerebral palsy, senility, cirrhosis, Lyme disease, and gastrointestinal ulcers..." Hypercoagulation (Thickened Blood) The Condition "...This list currently includes CFS/FMS, myofascial pain syndrome, osteonecrosis of the jaw, fetal loss, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, Sjogren's syndrome, IBS, Lyme disease, autism, gulf war illness and ADD..." Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut The Condition "...This is how autoimmune diseases, like MS or arthritis "work"..." LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone As A Treatment "... ... Multiple Sclerosis (MS)..." Lymphatic Congestion The Condition "...improved lymphatic drainage: Allergies, prostatitis, chronic sinusitis, heart disease, eczema and other skin conditions, fibrocystic disease, chronic fatigue, repetitive parasitic infections, MS, edema, lupus erythematosis, inflammation, high blood pressure, bacterial infections, viral infections, puffy eyes, low back pain, cancer, ear or balance problems, arthritis, headaches, cellulite,..." Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) Relationship to Multiple Sclerosis "A 1987 study showed that the levels of mercury in the spinal fluid of MS patients was 8 times higher than normal..." Multiple Sclerosis The Condition "...Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the nervous system which manifests itself primarily through disorders in mobility..." Our Question about fatigue induced by light exertion "...MS involves large numbers of nerve fibers in a state of borderline function, which suddenly turn off when the body temperature is elevated only one or two degrees..." Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement "Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and postpartum depression..." Relationship to Lyme Disease "...The two diseases share so many symptoms that Lyme disease should be ruled out if multiple sclerosis diagnosis is in question..." Relationship to Progesterone Low or Estrogen Dominance "...In the early and mid-1980s, several doctors observed that MS patients had fewer symptoms during pregnancy and post-partum recovery..." Recommendation Chocolate Avoidance "Epidemiology studies have documented a correlation between high cocoa consumption and high MS incidence..." Recommendation Test for B12 Levels "The first step when you receive a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is to determine if you really have it..." Recommendation Calcium-2AEP "...Nieper believes that MS is initiated by a viral attack on the nervous system, followed by an error in programming the immune system to defend it..." Recommendation Monounsaturated Oils "A minimum of 20gm (4 teaspoons) and a maximum of 50gm (10 teaspoons) per day is recommended as part of the Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "A vegan/vegetarian diet satisfies several of the requirements set out in the Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis..." Recommendation Conventional Drug Use "A form of bacteria seems to be the organic cause of multiple sclerosis, claims a Dr..." Recommendation Ginkgo Biloba "...treatment with a Ginkgo biloba product (240mg per day) maintained attention, memory and functioning - without adverse effects - in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 23 patients with mild multiple sclerosis..." Recommendation Histamine Therapy "..., reports that after six weeks of treatment with histamine in 19 individuals with multiple sclerosis..." Recommendation Dairy Products Avoidance "...This is part of the Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers..." Recommendation Pregnenolone "Animal studies indicate that pregnenolone may aid in repairing the degeneration of the myelin sheath, the cause of Multiple Sclerosis..." Recommendation Thymic Factors "...Burgstiner said he observed 10 cases of multiple sclerosis go into remission..." Recommendation Test Serum Uric Acid Levels "Reports from researchers suggest that low uric acid levels are associated with increased frequency and longer bouts of multiple sclerosis..." Recommendation Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) "...Fred Klenner, MD pioneered the use of injectable thiamine (vitamin B1) and injectable liver extract for the treatment of multiple sclerosis..." Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance "This is part of the Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers..." Muscle Cramps / Twitching Recommendation Marijuana "Some people claim that cannabis is effective for relieving muscle spasms in general, not just those that result from multiple sclerosis or paralysis..." Seizure Disorder Recommendation Marijuana "...There have been trials of cannabis compounds in MS and cancer patients, as well as reports dating back to the 15th century of the use of cannabis to ease the symptoms of epilepsy..." Senile Dementia The Condition "...Causes include ... Multiple sclerosis, a disorder of the sheath that lines the brain and spinal cord..." Sunlight Exposure As A Treatment "...It has been estimated that half of those with multiple sclerosis in the U..." Tendency Toward Postpartum Depression The Condition "...Long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid deficiency may contribute to depressive symptoms in alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and postpartum depression..." Trichotillomania Recommendation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction "...Simply eating a snack such as peanut M&Ms (containing sugar, chocolate and legumes) - as many as you can stand at one sitting, washing them down with Coca-Cola (cola, caffeine and more sugar or aspartame, which is just as bad) is all that..." Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain The Condition "...These include post-herpetic neuralgia, atypical facial pain (ATFP), and TN resulting from multiple sclerosis (MS)..." Recommendation Acupuncture "...Anecdotal information also suggests that acupuncture has been used for TN connected with multiple sclerosis, with some success, but reliable statistics cannot be found..." Uric Acid Levels Low The Condition "...Low uric acid levels may be associated with a molybdenum deficiency, copper toxicity, and a worsening of multiple sclerosis..." Relationship to Multiple Sclerosis "It has been proposed - and research is supporting the idea - that low uric acid levels are associated with increased frequency and longer bouts of multiple sclerosis..." Vitamin B1 Requirement The Condition "...Deficiency symptoms include ... multiple sclerosis..." Weakened Immune System The Condition "...Such conditions include, but are not limited to, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders in general, primary chronic polyarthritis, chronic candidiasis, cancer, neurodermatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, food and other..." Yeast / Candida Infection The Condition "...Emotional and Mental ... MS..." Zeolites As A Treatment "...Persons who have serious health problems such as malignancies, advanced arteriosclerosis, neurologic diseases (Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease), severe reflux esophagitis etc..." Zinc Requirement The Condition "...It has been observed that those suffering with any of the auto-immune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis); atopic problems (allergy, eczema, asthma or migraine); or many of the inflammatory diseases (such as osteo-arthritis, ME or irritable bowel..."

Last updated: Feb 28, 2008