-Eat more organically grown fruits and vegetables.
-Eat organic products made from wheat and soy.
-Eliminate milk and milk products.
-Decrease protein toward 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein.
-Use extra-virgin olive oil. Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils, all foods (such as deep-fried foods) that might contain trans-fatty acids.
-Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids from Cold water fish, walnuts, flax seeds or take Opti-DHA daily. EFA's are vital raw materials for the repair/replacement of myelin. They also aid in the transmission of nerve impulses, strengthen the immune system, and are vital to many functions. Those with MS need more EFA's because of their constant need to repair and rebuild myelin, so it's very important to supplement our intake.
-Omega-six fatty acids, found in such oils as evening primrose oil may also be beneficial.
-Eat ginger and turmeric regularly or take ginger extract EV.EXT77 .
-Potent vitamin and mineral supplements provides the raw materials needed to rebuild/replace damaged myelin. Several vitamins are important to nervous system function, most especially the B group of vitamins. So take potent multivitamin with antioxidant, mineral and digestive enzyme such as My favorite multiple Vitamin / Mineral daily and/or Vitamin B complex.daily.
-Take Vitamin E complex with mixed Tocopherols 400 I.U daily.
-Take Calcium /Magnesium with vitamin D every day. This combination significantly decreased the number of MS flares. "Vitamin D supplements may positively influence the immune systems of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), Vitamin D status affects chemicals that modulate the immune system called cytokines, and these changes may benefit patients with MS," said lead researcher Dr. Margherita Cantorna, of Pennsylvania State University. Her research study has shown that 1000 IU of Vitamin D daily may reduce symptoms of MS. So be aware of the detrimental effects of vitamin D insufficiency in MS patients and make sure they are supplemented with adequate vitamin D. MS is nearly zero near the equator and increases with latitude in both hemispheres. The increased sunlight near the equator allows the body to produce more vitamin D, and may theoretically reduce the incidence of MS. Do not exceed 1000 IU of Vitamin D per day because of Vitamin D toxicity.
-Take powerful support for eye health - Eye support with Bilberry Complex and Lutein and Ginkgo Biloba to promote proper blood flow to and throughout the eyes.
-Take Alpha Lipoic Acid a strong antioxidant to protect against oxidative stress.
-Take 100 milligrams of Co-Q-10 daily to helps metabolize fats.
-Take Melatonin - antioxidant for energy production, anti-aging and sleep.
-Take Siberian Ginseng for energy boost (great for fatigue)
-Take L-carnitine which assists in essential fatty acid utilization.Green tea extract and Grape seed extract, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM ) (important organic sulfur compound that aids in immune
function, detoxification, and many other functions)
-Take Pro-biotic Acidophilus and Psyllium if constipation is a problem.
-Avoid getting a cold or other viral infection. Viral infections can trigger flare-ups of MS. It is okay for MS patients to use Resistance Support Formula on a short term basis for the duration of a cold or other minor infection. I wouldn't recommend using it on a long term basis because it is a theoretical risk for people with MS.
-Take 5 grams of soy lecithin granules daily (store this in the refrigerator and sealed tightly to avoid exposure to oxygen. Lecithin destabilizes with oxygen). Lecithin works with EFA's and other nutrients to produce myelin.
-Several studies have shown that linoleic acid, in a dose of 17-23 grams, may reduce the severity and length of MS flares and may decrease disability as well.
Do light aerobic exercise on a regular basis. Choose something you enjoy but do not push your self to the point of exhaustion.
-Stress reduction, mind/body treatments, Visualization, meditation, and hypnotherapy can redirect your mental energies in positive directions.
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