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MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Holistic Treatments
"Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), leading to demyelination. It may cause numerous physical and mental symptoms, and often progresses to physical and cognitive disability. Disease onset usually occurs in young adults, is more common in women, and has a prevalence that ranges between 2 and 150 per 100,000 depending on the country or specific population. MS was first described in 1835 by Jean-Martin Charcot.
MS affects the areas of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter. White matter cells carry signals between the grey matter areas, where the processing is done, and the rest of the body. More specifically, MS destroys oligodendrocytes which are the cells responsible for creating and maintaining a fatty layer, known as the myelin sheath, which helps the neurons carry electrical signals. MS results in a thinning or complete loss of myelin and, less frequently, the cutting (transection) of the neuron's extensions or axons. When the myelin is lost, the neurons can no longer effectively conduct their electrical signals. The name multiple sclerosis refers to the scars (scleroses - better known as plaques or lesions) in the white matter." (Wikipedia)
04/24/2005: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "This might be an update on two things. One a cure for MS seen in mice study using curcumin. Another is the cure for demyelenization seen in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil". In both instances Curcumin was used. It is a popular spice here in Thailand and yes, MS here in Thailand is quite rare, despite the fact that selenium is not that abundant here.
Here is the article:
Curcu Health_and_Healingmin helpful in multiple sclerosis model
Six hundred and eighty-eight studies, more than 400 of them published within the last four years, confirm curcumin's remarkable anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In particular, within the last year several studies have shown curcumin's potential as a neuroprotective agent:
Epidemiological studies showing that in elderly Indian populations, among whose diet turmeric is a common spice, levels of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's are very low.
A November 2001 study conducted at the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles reported curcumin slows the progression of Alzheimer's in mice. In the most recent study, curcumin was shown to exert significant protection against multiple sclerosis.
Researchers gave injections of 50- and 100-microgram doses of curcumin, three times per week over a period of 30 days, to a group of mice bred to develop the experimental form of MS known as EAE, and then watched the mice for signs of developing MS-like neurological impairment.
By day 15, those mice who had not received curcumin developed EAE to such an extent that they displayed complete paralysis of both hind limbs. In contrast, mice given the 50-microgram dose of the curcumin showed only minor symptoms, such as a temporarily stiff tail. And mice given the 100-microgram dose fared best of all; they appeared completely unimpaired throughout the 30 days of the study.
The doses of curcumin that protected the mice against the development of EAE were roughly equivalent in human terms to those found in a typical Indian diet. In Asian countries, such as India and China, where foods spiced with curcumin-containing spices like turmeric are common fare, reports of MS are extremely rare. Just how curcumin might work to prevent demyelinization remains unclear, but researchers at Vanderbilt University believe curcumin may interrupt the production of IL-12, a protein that plays a key role in the destruction of the myelin by signaling for the development of neural antigen-specific Th1 cells, immune cells that then launch an attack on the myelin sheath. The typical recommended dosage for curcumin in multiple sclerosis is 200 to 400 milligrams one to three times a day (usually with an equivalent amount of bromelain to enhance absorption).
References: Natarajan C, Bright JJ. Curcumin inhibits experimental allergic encephalomyelitis by blocking IL-12 signaling through Janus kinase-STAT pathway in T lymphocytes.
J Immunol 2002;168(12):6506-13. Natarajan C, Bright JJ. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma agonists inhibit experimental allergic encephalomyelitis by blocking IL-12 production, IL-12 signaling and Th1 differentiation.
Genes Immun 2002;3(2):59-70. 2003
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1/7/2005: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "A well known treatment for MS is the use of selenium supplements in the form of selenium yeasts only. It seems MS is a selenium deficiency. You may check additional information from a naturapath Doctor Wallach, where he successfully treated MS using selenium, in his book "Rare Earths". Anyway, as I have mentioned, selenium works in synergy with N-Acetylcysteine, but also works in synergy with vitamins E, C, and A, but ESPECIALLY N-Acetylcysteine and Vitamins E.
However, MS MAY BE CURED using vibrational medicine as mentioned by Edgar Cayce. By allowing electricity to go through the body after passing a solution, say Gold Chloride solution, the body should be healed. There is a case history of a man named Dudley Delany who successfully cured himself of MS using this method. He liked it so much, he created a website detailing the treatment of Edgar Cayce. The website now no longer exists but I did backup his website in my hard disk somewhere. He has since published a book on this. The method is to use wet cell appliance. I once saw his picture and he looks like in his 30s but his actual age is something like in the 60s, so it might be some kind of anti-aging medicine here also.
My opinion of MS besides the obvious selenium deficiency is the less obvious sulfur deficiency, which can be supplemented by MSM and/or DMSO. MSM is better tolerated however. For some reason or another selenium and sulfur works in synergy and what's so strange is MS, for some reason has some connections with people who take too much vaccine or have a reaction to vaccines which contains mercury. Selenium and sulfur are well known in detoxifying mercury. Perhaps alternating treatments with EDTA (maybe IV) before starting the selenium and sulfur supplementation might work. Of course, EDTA is used for lead poisoning but it does take out heavy metals and not exclusive only to lead, which is a little known information."
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[YEA] 07/17/2008: Joy from Sydney, Australia writes: "Try acupuncture, the traditional type, for the control of MS. I was diagnosed 5 years ago with rapid progressive, turns out I was actually allergic to the medication. The first initial onset wiped me out!!! Mobility, sight, speech, dribbling, bowels, bladder, the lot! Luckily I found out that acupuncture can work for some with MS. I have come from paralyzed to completely to mobile, (with a slight limp now), I'm raising my 6 year old alone, finishing a Science degree, and have never had another flare-up since. My neurologist sent me last year for another MRI because he can't work out why I am progressively getting better not worse considering my initial attack. He was wondering if I had been misdiagnosed. HA! Acupuncture works for me plus the Swank diet. no problems. Don't believe all the pharmacutical brainwashing rhetoric that you are fed, there are lots of different ways through this one! Peace"
07/19/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Hello Joy, Glad to read your success story of recovery from MS with acupuncture. If you don't know it already, just wanted to alert you that sodium fluoride (as found in public water supply, toothpaste, antidepressants, etc) has been implicated in MS. I also remember reading about someone who claimed to have been cured of her MS by eliminating all bleached flour from her foods."
01/04/2009: Amy from Houston, TX replies: "My husband was diagnosed with MS in August 2003, just days before his 31 birthday. He is currently having increasing bladder problems and is considering acupuncture as a treatment option. How do you go about finding a reputable acupuncturist? He is currently taking medication for MS, bladder spasms and fatigue as well as self-cathing approx 4-5 times a day. Along with the bladder dysfunctions he is experiencing erectile dysfunctions as well. The medications given by his urologist do not work. He is becoming very frustrated with the constant bladder problems and is looking for other options."
01/04/2009: Ruth from Atlanta, GA replies: "Response to Amy: Ask your friends and colleagues for acupuncture referrals.They will usually send you to a good one. At least that's my experience. However, do make sure you see the one that they recommend! I made a mistake last year when I went to the partner of a acupuncturist who had been recommended by a good friend. The woman, a traditional chinese acupuncturist from China, was booked a month in advance but I was able to get in and see her partner, (her husband as it turns out) right away. He was also a professor of medicine at a nearby university, so I thought he must be good. He turned out to be a peeping tom, lifting up my underwear on 2 different sessions to quickly peep underneath. The first time I thought it was a fluke, the second time I knew for sure I had a creep on my hands and never went back. My own fault, I should have listened to my intuition when I made the call to just wait for her to be available!"
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CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, VITAMIN D, POTASSIUM AND CHROMIUM
[YEA] 08/05/2006: Sue writes: "Living with these neuro-muscular symptoms, esp. the shaking and 'pin & needles' sensations can be relieved with daily doses of Calcium, magnesium and vit. D, potassium and chromium. Most important of all is getting alot of SLEEP. Damaged nerve cells need extra time to repair at night. So forget what most people need, 8-10 hours or more are absolutely necessary to keep healthy and slow the progress of the disease.
If sleep is difficult, get some Kava Kava, and take that with your magnesium before bed. It really soothes the nerves.
One more important aspect is the detoxification process. Heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals are literally poisoning the body. These are neuro-toxins that can be flushed out gradually. For instance, lead which has been absorbed, will bind with the extra Calcium, instead of with the bones.
These are my daily routine and i have immediate results. In fact if i miss a dose i start getting the shakes again.
Most of the information came from the "Prescription for Nutritional Healing". No doctor ever gave me the help i needed when i was really in pain and i take no prescription medication. Hope you feel better too."
11/25/2008: Wanda (wskolaut@earthlink.net) from Houston, Tx Harris County replies: "what are the amounts of each of these supplements are you suggested to take--how much are you taking???"
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02/22/2009: Joy from Solana Beach, CA writes: "Here is a link to an article about how coconut oil is helpful for Alzheimers...and it also mentions that it helps for MS: http://www.tampabay.com/news/aging/article879333.ece"
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[YEA] 12/05/2007: G. Michael (ptlmike@yahoo.com) from Reading, PA writes: "For Multiple Sclerosis I am writing a book on natural cures called "Christians, Health God's way"' The Lord directed me to a small booklet about bovine colostrum about a half year ago. In the book there were several testimonies about people suffering with M.S. Within about one month the one was completely cured and the other stated that 90% of her symptoms were gone. Also, I have a friend who told me about a friend of hers who had M.S. I told my friend to suggest that her friend take colostrum for her M.S. and also to stop using aspartame. About a month later her friend went from a wheelchair to back to a normal life. Praise The Lord. The reason why colostrum works with M.S. is that autoimmune diseases are started through what is called intestinal permeability. Colostrum heals this, thereby giving the body the opportunity to heal itself. Of course, its important to stop eating unhealthy foods in addition to doing the colostrum. Make sure when you purchase the solostrum that you purchase colostrum that is from no more than the first two milkings, because after these milkings the quality of the colostrum is too diluted to be very effective. The reason why you shouldn't use aspartame is because one of the side effects is that it "mimics""
[YEA] 04/14/2009: Isabel G from San Antonio, Tx replies: "I suffered from season allergies, anyone who has them knows hos miserable it can make you feel...I actually started with ____, which is the same thing as colostrum but more technical and scientific, I ended up changing to colostrum because of the price...anyhow when cedar comes along all i need is my colostrum pill and the symptoms are almost none...while before i was taking oral medicine, eye allergy drops and still feel terrible and what to say about all the side effects from them . I really swear by this product, it would help anything that has to do with immune disorders..actually my dad is taking too due to skin cancer and it has actually help him keep the disease under control."
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[YEA] 11/13/2006: Len from Chicago writes: "There are many excellent self-help books available for people who have Multiple Sclerosis. They contain reliable information on the management of Multiple Sclerosis and do not hold out false hopes for people, but provide practical advice. There is also medical treatment available from scientists who have put their products through all the rigorous trials required for a drug to be deemed both safe and efficacious. Until the treatment described in his book goes through similar trials, I would not wish to use it.
We also have to remember the Mr. Delaney's claim of curing his MS is connected to the idea that he diagnosed himself with the disease, with only a moderate amount of medical background. He was never a Doctor of any sort. Good luck to those who are truly looking for a silver bullet. I hope a reliable one comes along soon!"
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[YEA] 03/29/2007: Dallas from San Diego, California USA writes: "Reader Question from Saint Clair Shores' asked if they could try other therapies along wtih Copaxone treatment. As Ted said, "YES". Copaxone is a complex amino acid chain that simply acts as a decoy and gives your immune system something to work on instead of attacking the myelin cover on the nerves.
Shared Solutions which helps patients manage their Copaxone therapy says that there's no drug or vitamin interaction with Copaxone so it's safe to take other meds and supplements. Once on Copaxone, do everything in your power to remain on the Copaxone therapy. Yeah it's a hassle with the daily injection but it's a small needle and much easier to deal with than Avaonex or Beta Seron. Usually the only problem could be an injection site reaction. I know people that took Beta Seron years ago before Copaxone came along and they had flu like symptons after taking the injection.
Even if you're not on Copaxone, go to the SharedSolutions.com web site and look at the info. Then give them a call and get signed up with them and they'll send you more info and keep you on their mailing list. Copaxone isn't cheap and you likely need insurance to offset most of the cost and Shared Solutions can possibly help with finding financial help.
But definately yes, try other natural therapies and adding supplements to your daily routine. Just as MS affects each of us differently, one thing might work for you while it doesn't work for the rest of us. Unless you're lucky enough to have an amazing Neurologist then it's up to you to educate yourself, network with group and individuals and sometimes be your own doctor to see what helps you.
And like others said here, plenty of sleep and a REGULAR schedule really helps most people suffering from MS. And here I am writing this at 4am :-) I can attest to having a mixed up sleep schedule and how it works against you.
Even though Copaxone has worked well for me and a good friend that takes it, I'd be interested in trying the Honey Bee Venon supplement. I'd seen a video years ago about people with MS getting together and doing group Honey Bee Venom therapy through actual Bee stings. It looked painful but it sure worked for many of the people.
I rambled on here quite a bit because if mentioning a single item here can point someone down the path to finding relief from MS, then I've done a good deed for the day. Be your own doctor, be your own researcher, be proactive and hopefully you too can find help.
May God Bless each of you. "
EC: See Reader Q&A section.
01/26/2008: Barbara from Parkersburg, USA replies: "I read a comment regarding the copaxone injections. Granted not every solution is for every person however, I was taking the daily copaxone shots and suffered at least twice a month, sometimes more often, of all over body pain and could not do anything that was close to my normal activity level. My suggestions are that only you know your body. Listen to it. I do feel that a more natural path is the way one should follow if they are looking for relief. Remember God didn't intend for us to live unaturally. FDA approved medicines are not always the best way to go and Doctors get paid wether you listen or not."
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[YEA] 01/12/2007: Craig from Goodells, MI writes: "I have had MS for 10 years now. I take the beta seron shot every other day. Well I had a attack a few years back and the steroids did not help. Scared ....I decided to try from the vitamin store a jar honey that contains bee venom. It worked wonders for me i was completely healed within a week. I currently use 2 brands whichever is available at the time of my attack. 1. Actiflex Plus by Comvita....this one is harder to find www.comvita.com 2. Nectar Ease Distributed by henneybee thareapy 1-866-289-9233. I really believe they worked for me!"
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[YEA] 03/20/2008: Rich from Niles, Trumbull writes: "I am trying HP added to distilled water to treat my wife who is disabled and unable walk. I am trying 35% hp in distilled water/6 drops per 6oz once per day. I would appreciate any recommendations. She seems to be more mentally alert and aware. Have been using for about a month and just recently increased from 3 to 6 drops."
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[YEA] 03/20/2008: Rich from Niles, Trumbull writes: "I am trying HP added to distilled water to treat my wife who is disabled and unable walk. I am trying 35% hp in distilled water/6 drops per 6oz once per day. I would appreciate any recommendations. She seems to be more mentally alert and aware. Have been using for about a month and just recently increased from 3 to 6 drops."
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[YEA] 09/15/2006: Paul from NY, NY writes: "You have nothing written about LDN. I was on the floor drooling this new years day from a bad ms attack, i could not swallow, speak,stand,walk etc. I started LDN www.ldninfo.org and within a months time it reversed all my symtoms and after 8 months im now on my way to walking normal again. LDN works and has been the most effective drug I have ever taken for my MS, my MRI from 2002 had 11 lesions and my MRI from last month after being on LDN for 8 months had zero (0) lesions on the brain. email me for an article I wrote on LDN. email:paulnicholasonline@gmail.com and paulnicholasonline.com"
10/26/2008: Pat from London, England replies: "i have a friend. he is 42 been ill for 2 years now. just released from 4 month stay in london hospital. he has been disagnosed with progressive ms. i have never heard of ldn. what is it. and where can he buy it. many thanks pat .x "
EC: Low Dose Naltrexone.. http://www.ldninfo.org/
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[YEA] 07/21/2008: Bev from San Francisco, California writes: "My husband (aged 46) was diagnosed with MS about four years ago. Instead of starting the toxic and very expensive traditional MS meds, we decided to get Googling and found LDN. He has an MRI once a year and for the past three and a half years his disease has not progressed. Many of his lesions have gone or are inactive. No new symptoms and no increased disability. He has been taking 4.5mg of LDN for the whole three and a half years so it doesnt take a rocket scientist to realise it`s the LDN keeping him healthy. I urge anyone with an autoimmune disease to investigate and try LDN. Cheap, safe and no nasty side effects. He`ll never take anything else! As a bonus, he has not had a single cold or sniffle the whole time!"
EC: Read more about LDN: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_dose_naltrexone
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[YEA] 09/03/2007: David (davidtaylor@tiscali.co.uk) from Poole, UK writes: "Low Dose Naltrexone is being used by people with MS (and other conditions) to stop the progress of the disease. Regrettably it does not seem to work for absolutely everyone and does not give much if any improvement with existing symptoms. It does however give one a chance to try other possible solutions knowing you will not get worse as time goes on."
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[YEA] 01/04/2008: Jerry Edison from Indianapolis, IN writes: "I have a sister that has progressive M.S. and the struggle I have with her is she seems to think only the Doctors know what is best to treat M.S. and like one lady wrote in on back in 2006 as to why the cures or remedys are not being broadcast to the world. The answer is that there is know profit in the cure or remedy because they are natural and not man made and therefore know huge profits can be gained. Imagine how much money they would loose for M.S. research or any other major ailment research if it got out that there are simpler inexpensive cures for for major ailments or diseases. The pharmesudical industry is making billions and would stand to loose the same. So why would they want this information pertaining to a cure or remedy broadcast. THINK ABOUT IT. ALL ABOUT THE ALL MIGHT DOLLAR!"
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1 QUESTION
[QUESTION] 04/18/2009: Nur Iman from St. Petersburg, Florida writes: "Hello Again,
I am making the connection for advice with a friend who was just diagnosed with MS. She is 50 something, active woman, who overnight stated to experience many signs of body failure. After many allopathic tests, she was diagnosed with MS. She was recently treated with Cortizone shots. Is there any home remedies that may be suitable for this condition, since she is only in the beginning stages. Please advise as there is not too much information for the condition on the EarthClinic Site.
Thank you so much for helping to heal Humanity. Nur Iman"
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[YEA] 10/29/2007: Wendy from Plover, WI U.S.A writes: "Hi, Se helps the thyroid which slows down due to celiac. Faster working thyroid helps increase oxygen to the brain cells. Brain cells need more oxygen than other cells. Heavy metals block the thyroid medicine from being used and may block how the hemoglobin works. I was full of heavy metals. Colloidal siver poisoned me. It was the worst hell. I don't recommend anyone take colloidal silver. They may build it up like I did."
10/30/2007: Bessie from Vancouver, Canada replies: "Regarding Earth Clinic's query about "Se" in someone's post. It stands for Selenium which is extremely helpful for those who have problems with their thyroid. By the way, I love this site and check it regularly. I've learned so much. Thank you!"
03/16/2009: Dr. J from Bombay, Maharastra replies: "Silver is not a "heavy metal" wendy!!! Its up there with calcium and copper and "correctly made colloidal silver" does not and can not build up in the tissues, argyria which is caused from adding salt etc to silver making process and which causes this silver skin is reversible anyway and harmless. Your high level of sheavy metels were caused by other things such as diet, lifestyle, bad water and amalgum fillings etc. EDTA, cilantro and antioxidants can remove your heavy metals.
For those who are fearfull from this "confused" comment please read now:
http://www.argyria.info/
http://www.silvermedicine.org/argyria.html"
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TED'S REMEDIES READER FEEDBACK
01/30/2009: Rich from Boca Raton, Fl writes: "For the "Partial Leg Paralysis" or "Arm Paralysis" claim, I have to admit that I found myself somewhat skeptical about the "Edgar Cayce Electricity claim". However, it appears that one electrical device has now been clinically verified to "repair this symptom". This device was recently showcased on the Doctors TV show.
Bioness Announces NESS H200 and L300 Systems to Be Available at 88 HealthSouth Hospitals Nationwide
http://www.healthjockey.com/2007/05/26/nes-l300-electrical-stimulation-device-for-partial-leg-paralysis-unveiled/
There is a fungalbionics book which seems to implicate the Aspergillus fungus as a possible cause of MS (Ergot poisoning). It seems to say MS is responsive to Nystatin, a non-absorbed antifungal medication. Note: Many nystatin medications are mixed with sucrose(sugar), and so this may reduce effectiveness. I suspect that the SSKI remedy would be beneficial to many ms patients, but I have no experience dealing with the matter, so defer to Ted on the matter."
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[YEA] 09/26/2007: CORAGA (871812@ameritech.net) from Milwaukee, WI writes: "I was diagnosed with MS in 2001 and it been a living nightmare. I did some research and I found Turmeric on the internet. I went to Outpost health store in Milwaukee. I am really shocked at my symptoms. They are not as bad as they were before. I am working out everyday and not having as many relapses as before. I feel better then every. I though a few months ago I was heading for a wheelchair. I take it with Organic Carrot Juice in the morning and occassionally I have it in some bottle water a few days a week. It works."
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05/18/2008: Mary from Southaven, MS writes: "05/18/2008: Mary from Southaven, MS replies: "This is so strange; I found this site while researching about my dog's bad reaction to vaccination. I watched the video on You-Tube in the above link, thinking it was about animals. It was about human vaccinations. In the information, it mentioned persons getting auto-immune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, after routine vaccinations. My husband got MS 8 years ago when he was 48 -- after taking his very first-ever flu shot, and had received a tetnus booster just a month or so before. Coincidence???.... I can see I have some more research to do. As for my chihuahua, after reading all the stories on here, she will NEVER receive another vaccination of any kind. She is strictly an indoor dog and I no longer see the need for it.""
EC: The post Mary is referring to is from our Pet Vaccinations Side Effects page:
05/11/2008: Sherri from Atlanta, GA replies: "You may want to sit down and take a deep breath before you watch this disturbing video on vaccines. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELx2eX_kM-w"
05/18/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn. replies: "To Mary from South Haven 5/18/08 - Could very well be connected to his first ever flu shot, but you're not likely to ever convince the FDA of this (or his doctor). Knowing that they are now putting monosodium glutamate into vaccines, if they are calling it a preservative, they might also be putting it into the nasal spray ones which would give the MSG a direct route to the brain through the olfactory nerve. MSG is a well-known neurotoxin to the brain. Also the Gulf Storm veterans are still battling to prove that something in the vaccine they were given as a prophylactic caused their Gulf Storm Syndrome and the last I heard the government was trying to say there is no Gulf War Syndrome, that it is all in their heads (fancy word is psychosomatic). One doctor found squalene in GS veterans blood samples that she checked that she said caused. But the argument is still alive! Another known neurotoxin called sodium fluoride in our water supply is also implicated in multiple scherosis. Any toxin that you can eliminate won't hurt and probably will help."
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[YEA] 12/04/2008: Andreka (ahart33@gmail.com) from Atlanta, GA writes: "My MS is well under control never took any MS Meds went to a VEGAN Vegetarian Diet -- no white flour Products no meats, no Dairy my DR. says I look 5 younger years later @ 33yrs.old I'm doing so much better From Severe Progreesive to thriving and loving it."
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