The best diet for MS isn’t one diet

There are many diets for MS “Which diet are you on?” Unfortunately, everyone is different so no “one” diet is going to work for everyone.

Possible Triggers To MS
→ Diet (processed foods, refined sugar, refined carbs, food allergies, etc.)
→ Infections (Candida, viruses, bacteria, and parasites)
→ Environmental Toxins (heavy metals, mold, pesticides, plastics, etc.)
→ Chronic Stress
→ Genetics

Gut Health
Researchers have linked certain gut bacteria to MS. They’ve discovered higher levels of two different bacteria’s which cause inflammation. They also discovered lower levels of another bacteria that helps fight inflammation. More studies are currently underway to see if probiotics may be a possible treatment.

Learn To Use Food As Your Medicine!
There are many factors that can cause poor gut health. Problems begin when bad bacteria overgrows the good bacteria in your gut. Gut issues are more than just bloating. If left untreated it can lead to Candida, SIBO, and autoimmune diseases. So what causes poor gut health?
→ Antibiotics
→ Birth control pills
→ Hormone imbalance
→ NSAIDs (aspirin, Advil, ibuprofen, Motrin, etc.)
→ Poor diet
→ Slow digestion
→ Steroids (corticosteroids, Prednisone, etc.)
→ Stress

The central nervous system is one of the slowest to heal. By eating quality foods and drinking clean water you can reverse the disease process. Foods high in omega 3’s help repair the myelin sheath and reduce inflammation. Foods that feed are high in sugar, this includes fruits like oranges or bananas. Limit starchy vegetables because of their high carbohydrate (sugar) content. Since they’re high in nutrients eating them once or twice a week is fine.

Don’t look at this diet as a restriction, look at it as a way of rebuilding your body back to health. For some people this can go rather quickly, for others it can take years depending on how severe or how long you’ve had MS.

Foods to avoid for the first three months:
There are additional foods to avoid for the first three months. This includes fermented foods. They can create more histamine in the body which is an allergy response. You want to avoid this at the beginning while your body is getting adjusted. Later you can add these back into your diet to help increase the good bacteria in your gut.

Kombucha is wild bacteria and yeast so it needs to be avoided longer depending on how your body reacts. I avoid it all together because I want my body to heal quicker, the fewer irritants the less your body has to deal with. The only fermented food that’s allowed is apple cider vinegar.

Antifungals, Prebiotics, And Probiotics
Antifungals come in many forms and you’ll want to include all of them. Candida is tricky and it gets used to the antifungal so you need to change it around to keep up with it.

For the few months, focus on getting your body back into balance before adding probiotics. When you’re dealing with MS you’re talking about years of severe damage. After three months start adding probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria which is good for your digestive system and health. Prebiotics help feed the beneficial probiotics.

Take Care Of Yourself
One major concern is getting your stress levels under control. You need to take care of yourself mentally and spiritually as well as physically. The good news about this diet, you’ll be treating bacteria, parasites, and some viruses.

The best diet for MS isn’t one diet, it’s what works best for you.

DO THIS, NOT THIS

Chronic disease does not happen overnight, and good health happens over time. If you’re looking to reverse or prevent an autoimmune condition, a good place to start is to examine what you are eating.

Step One: Eliminate S.A.D. Foods Change can be challenging. Replacements are easier. Wherever you are, you can elevate your choices.

DO THIS:
100% Organic Stevia
Organic Coconut or Nut Flour
Organic Coconut Oil
Organic, Grass-Fed (Pastured) Meat
Himalayan or Celtic Sea Salt
Water with Lemon
Stainless Steel Water Bottles

NOT THIS:
Sugar
Gluten & Grains
Canola Oil
Conventional Meat
White Table Salt
Soda & Fruit Juice
Plastic Water Bottles

Step Two: Identify Your Personal Triggers If you cannot tell which foods are causing you digestive distress, brain fog, fatigue, depression or pain, try an elimination diet for 30 - 60 days. Consider testing as needed.

Step Three: Add Nourishing Foods Remember the rule of thumb: Eat whole, unprocessed, organic foods. Emphasize plants and healthy fats.

Step Four: Supplement Strategically Get tested for nutrient deficiencies. Common deficiencies include vitamins A, B complex, C, D3, E, K2, selenium, magnesium, iodine, iron, glutathione and omega 3 fats.

Honor your efforts and congratulate yourself as you create new, healthy habits!

12 Food Toxins to Avoid

Top 12 Food Toxins to Avoid

1. GLUTEN Difficult-to-digest protein found in wheat, rye, barley and spelt is the #1 autoimmune trigger and is implicated in 55 “diseases” by the New England Journal of Medicine. 100% compliance is required for optimal health.

2. SUGARS & SWEETENERS Excess sugar in all forms promotes obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), agave and artificial sweeteners.

3. SWEETENED & GRAIN-BASED BEVERAGES Don’t drink sugar, gluten or neurotoxins. As above, excess sugar promotes obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid fruit juice, beer (contains gluten), and regular and diet sodas. Diet soda contains aspartame, a known neurotoxin.

4. PROCESSED FOODS Most packaged and fast foods spike your blood sugar, promote insulin resistance, and promote obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid “gluten-free” packaged goods and processed flours.

5. PROCESSED FATS Polyunsaturated and oxidized (almost always rancid) fats in vegetable oils promote inflammation, which promotes disease. Eliminate all processed vegetable oils except olive. Avoid margarine, shortening, and canola, corn, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oils, & hydrogenated fats (a.k.a., trans-fats).

6. GMOs (GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS) Your DNA does not recognize genetically modified “foods” and your immune system may revolt, leading to autoimmunity. Avoid GMO foods and CAFO (Conventional Animal Feed Operation) animals that are fed GMO grains & corn.

7. CONVENTIONALLY-RAISED ANIMAL PRODUCTS You are what you eat, and what your food ate. That includes GMO grains, hormones, antibiotics and the stress of confinement. Avoid CAFO meats & eggs, and low-fat or non-fat pasteurized dairy.

8. LEGUMES Legumes contain lectins, a naturally occurring toxin found in plants to ward off predators but which may have a hazardous effect in humans. Lectins can trigger inflammation and stimulate a hyper-immune response, which can lead to autoimmunity. Avoid lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, soybeans and peanuts (which often contain aflaxtoxins, a liver-damaging mold.)

9. UNFERMENTED SOY (ALSO A LEGUME) The health risks of unfermented soy outweigh the benefits. Studies link soy to food allergies, thyroid problems and cancer. Avoid unfermented soy products and occasionally opt instead for organic (to ensure non-GMO) fermented soy options like natto, tempeh and miso.

10. DRIED & CANNED FRUITS Two words: excess sugar. Eliminate all dried and canned fruits.

11. TOXIC CHEMICALS Added chemicals -- used to alter flavor, color and texture, and extend shelf life -- are linked to cancer and autoimmune disease. Read labels and avoid anything with preservatives, artificial flavors & colorings.

12. BBQ BY-PRODUCTS & HIGH-HEAT COOKING Food cooked at very high temperatures creates carcinogenic compounds and has been shown to promote colon cancer. Marinate meats before grilling to minimize charring. Steam, sauté or bake your food at lower temperatures instead.