Natural Options for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

The exact cause of MS is unknown. MS is described as an autoimmune

disease that effects the myelin sheath (a protective membrane that

surrounds the nerve fibers of the Central Nervous System). Myelin

facilitates the function of the nerves to transmit electrical

impulses to and from the brain.When damage occurs the signals from

the brain are disrupted resulting in the various syptoms of MS.

In MS the myelin is damaged in multiple areas leaving scar tissue

(sclerosis) known as plaques or lesions.

In extreme cases the nerves themselves are damaged or broken.

There is no specific test to determine if a patient has MS. Rather

a patient presenting specific syptoms are tested for a variety of

other illness and the diagnosis of MS is determine through a process

of elimination.

Not every MS patient presents the same symptoms as there are varying

degrees of severity and the speed of degeneration. The majority of

patients experience attacks or episodes of degeneration followed by

periods of remissions when they are free of disease progression.

There is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis but advances have been

made in research to help slow the disease in some cases.

There are a number of natural remedies that are believed to

Green Tea suppresses both TNFa and NO Nitric Oxide, which is very good for people with MS.

Green Tea has potential in the treatment and prevention of neuro-degenerative diseases.

A major constituent of green tea is epigallocatechnin-3-gallate (or ECGG).

This has been found to powerfully inhibit auto-reactive T cells (imuune

cells that attack one's own tissue).

Ginko biloba

It is felt that Ginko Biloba slows the cognitive deterioration of the brain by

increasing the blood flow to the nervous system. This is

particularly useful for MS patients who are specifically diagnosed with attention

dysfunction and impairment in the ability to sort conflicting information.

This fungus is touted to have strong nerve growth stimulators and contain

Ginseng is a tonic which helps boost the immune system.

Curcumin (Diferuloylmethane) is a compound found in the Indian curry spice, tumeric.

These fatty acids have been reported to be deficient in MS patients.

It has tremendous value in the reversal of auto-immune diseases.

Used to boost the memory and improve cognative impairment.

Regular use of the herb can rejuvenate the nervous system and

Its tropism for the nervous system benefits Multiple sclerosis.

Myrrh stimulates the immune system as well as being

Calming, relaxing, digestive aid, and helps promote sleep.

A muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis