Alternative Answers for Healing Multiple Sclerosis

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Alternative Answers for Healing Multiple Sclerosis

(repost from Nov 7, 2009)

This is a disease of the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis

(MS) can range from relatively benign to somewhat disabling to

devastating, as communication between the brain and other parts of

the body are disrupted. MS is believed to be an autoimmune disease

as through its immune system, launches a defensive attack against its

own tissues. In the case of MS, it is the nerve-insulating myelin

sheaths that come under attack. Such attacks may be linked to an

unknown environmental trigger or a virus.

Most people experience their first symptoms of MS between the ages of

20 and 40; the initial symptom of MS is often blurred or double

vision, red-green color distortion, or even blindness in one eye.

Most MS patients experience muscle weakness in their extremities and

difficulty with coordination and balance. These symptoms may be

severe enough to impair walking or even standing. In the worst cases,

MS can produce partial or complete paralysis. Most people with MS

also exhibit paresthesias, transitory abnormal sensory feelings such

as numbness, prickling, or " pins and needles " sensations. Some may

also experience pain. Speech impediments, tremors, and dizziness are

other frequent complaints. Occasionally, people with MS have hearing

loss. Approximately half of all people with MS experience cognitive

impairments such as difficulties with concentration, attention,

memory, and poor judgment, but such symptoms are usually mild and are

frequently overlooked. Depression is another common feature of MS.

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), exercise can help retain

flexibility and balance, promote cardiovascular fitness and a sense

of well-being, and prevent complications from inactivity. Exercise

also helps regulate appetite, bowel movements and sleep patterns.

If walking or balance is impaired, stationary bicycle riding is more

practical. Swimming is helpful for stretching and cardiovascular

fitness. Yoga and Tai Chi are most useful for stretching and

promoting a sense of well-being.

Stress Reduction

Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from our lives, we can

learn to manage it more effectively. Any reduction in stress will be

associated with an improved sense of well-being and increased

energy. The following are some useful stress reduction techniques:

Identify causes of stress in your life and share your thoughts and

feelings. Remember: stress starts with one negative thought that

grows, manifests and multiplies. Stress manifests physically, but the

cause is one negative thought that compounds into a belief, which

creates a discomfort in our life, which becomes disease. Start

compounding one positive thought and then another and then another!

Simplify your responsibilities by setting priorities.

Do relaxation and meditation exercises.

Manage your time and conserve your energy.

Ask for help when needed.

Set both short-term and life goals for yourself.

Keep as active as possible both physically and mentally.

Recognize the things that you cannot change and don't waste your time

trying.

Make time for fun activities and maintain your sense of humor.

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Oleic and Linoleic Acids: These fatty acids have been reported to be

deficient in MS patients. There is an unconfirmed suggestion that

supplementary feeding of these fatty acids may slightly reduce the

frequency of MS attacks. These fatty acids are contained in Flaxseed

oil Two tablespoons of flaxseed oil, in divided doses, each day will

provide you with these fatty acids and give you the added benefit of

a laxative. Or take 1,000 mg, twice a day if flaxseed oil or fish oil

in pill or gel pill form.

-Multi-vitamin (B Complex requirements)

B vitamins* 25-50 milligrams (mg) Take this with 400 micrograms

[mcg] of folic acid.

-Iron 8 mg The recommendation for iron for women is 18 mg.

-Iodine 150 mcg

-Zinc 10-15 mg

-Selenium 100-400 mcg

-Copper 2 mg

-Manganese 10 mg

-Chromium 200 mcg

-Vitamin E 400 international units (IU)

The natural form of Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol, is preferred.

-Vitamin C (with rosehips) 2,000 - 4,000 mg (in divided doses)

-Vitamin A (beta carotene) 5,000-10,000 IU

-Calcium 1,500 mg (in divided doses, 1000mg in am, 500mg in pm)-

Vitamin D 400 IU (divided doses with calcium and magnesium)

-Magnesium 500 mg (divided doses with calcuim and Vitamin D, 250mg in

am, 250mg in pm)

Be careful not to take excessive doses of vitamin B6 because

excessive doses of this vitamin can produce sensory symptoms similar

to those seen in MS. High doses of vitamin A and D are toxic.

Vaccinations

There has traditionally been a concern that immunizations could

worsen MS by stimulating the immune system. With the exception of

transient worsening associated with fever or rare neurological

complications known to be associated with certain vaccines, there is

no convincing evidence that immunizations make MS patients worse. If

immunizations are recommended by a doctor, they can probably be

undertaken safely. In general, immunizations should be delayed if the

person is experiencing an acute MS attack. However, in some

circumstances, such as when urgent vaccinations for tetanus or rabies

are required, immunizations should be given immediately. If questions

arise, you should discuss them further with your neurologist.

Mobility

The following are examples of mobile therapeutic strategies that

help everyday management of mobility-related symptoms.

Exercise Categories -- develop an individualized exercise program

that is based on your current needs and future goals. This may

include yoga, exercises in a gym, tai chi or Feldenkrais, as well as

traditional forms of exercise such as running, walking, biking,

swimming or water aerobics. In some cases, exercises can be carried

out independently, with or without modification. In other instances,

certain more challenging exercises may require some assistance.

Stretching -- Frequently, persons with MS have spasticity, especially

in their lower extremities. This can cause the legs to stiffen if a

regular stretching program is not incorporated into the daily routine

of activities. Stretching exercises help to maintain or improve

muscle length to allow greater flexibility.

Coordination -- Coordination exercises are done to improve balance

and ease of purposeful movement. The degree of skill required to

perform the exercises varies. An appropriate program will be

discussed with the individual MS patient.

Strengthening -- Strengthening exercises are designed to build

weakened muscles to aid in moving and walking. While being

beneficial, discretion is advised when carrying out a strengthening

program. For instance, if one has undergone a vigorous session of

exercising but is too tired to prepare dinner or do chores that

ordinarily can be done without difficulty, it may be necessary to

modify the program or space the activity more evenly throughout the

day.

Upper Body Exercises -- These simple exercises are designed to

promote flexibility and muscle balance as well as to enhance upper

extremity function. If done correctly, they are appropriate for all

stages of MS. Stretches are to be done slowly, generally being held

for approximately 20 - 40 seconds.

Nutrition

Good nutrition maximizes your energy, general sense of well-being and

healing capacities. A dietary routine also contributes to regular

bowel habits.

A significant number of people with MS may have some degree of mal

absorption. In one study, forty two percent of MS patients were shown

to have fat mal absorption, forty two percent were shown to have high

levels of undigested meat fibers in their feces, twenty- seven

percent had abnormal sugar absorption, and twelve percent had mal

absorption of vitamin B12.

Nutrient Cofactors:

-Grape Seed Extract

A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

-Coenzyme Q10

Needed for improved circulation and tissue oxygenation. Strengthens

the immune system.

-Bilberry Extract

Prevents oxidative damage to the capillaries. Especially helpful in

preventing cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration in the eyes.

-Ginkgo biloba

Acts as a powerful antioxidant that improves platelet function and

blood flow to the nervous system and enhances nerve cell function.

-Eat a diet high in protein and anti-inflammatory oils (nuts, seeds,

and cold-water fish).

-Eat orange, yellow, and dark green vegetables.

-Whole grains such as whole wheat, brown rice, oats and whole grain

corn.

- Provide a fiber boost to the carbohydrates in your diet.

-Avoid food allergens such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, citrus,

tomatoes, corn, chocolate, fish, and peanuts - eliminate these foods,

then reintroduce one at a time, watching for reactions.

-Many individuals with multiple sclerosis are sensitive to foods that

contain gluten.

-Eliminate refined foods, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats (animal

products)

Swank Daily Diet Guidelines stated below:

Assist the body with nutrient absorption from foods and supplements

by daily including 1000 to 1600 mg of a digestive enzyme formula that

contains bromelain, papain, pancreatin, pepsin, betaine HCL, and ox

bile (spread throughout the day).

Supplement each day with a complete coverage of vitamins, minerals,

amino acids, and essential fatty acids (EFAs) for the body to uptake

and use in daily function and repair.

Tips for Improving Fatigue

1. Balance Your Day: set boundaries with work, family, friends,

exercise. To much of ANYTHING is not a good thing. Although we are

constantly reminded that MODERATION is the key, we seldom recognize

it in ourselves. Plan your day out on paper. Divide your time evenly

and stick to it.

2. Improve How You Work: work smart. Do not allow the " fires you put

out " each day to become uncontrollable. Allow a certain amount of

time for these issues as well as new projects, clients or meetings.

3. Get Exercise: If you are saying, how can I exercise, when I am so

tired. This is all the more reason why you need to jump start your

metabolism. Exercise is what your body instinctively wants to do

especially under stress: fight or flight, and it works. It burns off

some of the stress chemicals which tension produces. Therefore, a

tired muscle is a relaxed muscle. Regular exercise builds stamina

that can help anyone battle stress. But even something as casual as a

walk around the block can help you burn off some of the tension that

you carrying around.

4. Take A Look At Food: Carbohydrates provide glucose for energy.

Excessive carbohydrates can increase blood sugar levels to dangerous

levels, which then makes your body shut down to protect itself.

Protein is important because it allows the brain to synthesis the

neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, which help keep your

mind attentive and alert. Excessive protein levels make the organs of

digestion work much harder to process this food and robs your energy

stores. Find the balance for YOU. Listen to your body! It will tell

you what makes you feel good and what does not. Especially in the

long term. If you have issues with excess heat, look at eating foods

that have a cooling nature. If you have excess cold, look at eating

foods that have a warming nature. Neutral foods help to regulate our

system.

5. Prepare for Better Sleep: Over thinking is a culprit that will rob

you of great energizing and restorative sleep. Turn off that mind by

starting to wind down early. Give yourself " quiet time " . Utilize the

power of peaceful music, a good book, diffusing essential oils, warm

milk or tea before you lay down.

6. Manage Your Best Energy Times: Take advantage of your natural

energy highs. Do your most strenuous work, thinking, planning,

exercise when you have your greatest energy. Note the time of day

when you feel your best and when you feel your worse. Expand your

energy where it is most needed, pull back where you feel you can.

7. Keep Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially on hot, dry,

windy days. If you're doing strenuous exercise, drink some fluids

before the activity begins. You should also drink at regular

intervals (every 20 minutes or so) during your activity and after the

activity ends.

8. Limit Time You Sit Down: Reduce sedentary behaviors such as

watching television and using computers. Being in one place for long

periods actually slows metabolism and energy production.

9. Learn To Do Nothing: Our urge to drive ourselves to greater

accomplishments, creates other issues such as exhaustion.

Create/allow a few hours in your week to simply relax and do nothing.

If you cannot find a few hours, it is time to rethink your priorities

and commitments.

10. View Your Lifestyle: If illness is not the cause of your

fatigue, then it is a lifestyle issue. Are you creating unnecessary

stress for yourself? Are there ongoing problems in your life that may

be causing prolonged anxiety or depression? Consider counseling or

talking about your issues with family, career personal or your

doctor. Find the issues that are taking you away from a vital,

energetic life!

Energy Medicine

The power of the intangible has taken hold. For centuries, energy

medicine has been around and accepted in many cultures. From the

doshas and Chakras of Tibetan and Indian cultures to the Meridians

and Qi of Chinese and Japanese medical practices.

Energy therapies are becoming much more of an interest to a Western

world that has spent so much time dissecting the parts of the whole.

Allopathic medicine has made great and life saving advances within

the past century. Many of which, we should embrace.

Where Western medicine falls short, is in its disbelief of the

intangible whole. The sub-atomic and minute particles that make-up a

world we have not begun to understand could just be the basis of our

healing capacity.

Now, Western medicine is doing more research and starting to see

actual biochemical reactions, which our brain experiences when we

undergo such energy therapies such as Touch Therapies, Meditation,

Acupuncture, Guided Imagery and Energy Work!

Physicists explain how energy supersedes all matter. Matter is

energy vibrating at a frequency that resonates with our optic nerve

therefore allowing us to see the energy as solid matter. Therefore,

by harmonizing energies, the law of cause and effect will take care

of the matter by itself.

Vibrational Tuning

Vibrational medicine, which validates that everything in the Universe

is in a state of vibration and the frequency at which an object or

person most naturally vibrates is called resonance.

The human ear can detect a minimal range of vibration between 20 to

20,000 cycles per second (cps) or Hertz (Hz). A standard measure of

frequency is Hertz, abbreviated Hz. It means " cycles per second. "

Compare this to the vibrations dolphins or even mice can detect,

which is up to 100,000 (cps) and you realize how much more of

our " Universal Symphony " we are missing out on.

The rate at which something vibrates, determines how dense it is and

how we perceive it to be.

Therefore, different things vibrate at different rates or

frequencies. These things can be perceived as sound, light or color

or solid matter. There is even a " hum " to the Earth. Known as the

Schumann Resonance. The lowest-frequency (and highest-intensity) mode

of the Schumann resonance is at a frequency of approximately 7.8 Hz.

This particular frequency just so happens to be associated with the

Alpha waves in our brain, which are most associated with our

meditative state. " When your alpha is within normal ranges we tend to

also experience good moods, see the world truthfully, and have a

sense of calmness. You can increase alpha by closing your eyes or

deep breathing or decrease alpha by thinking or calculating.

There is an energy field that surrounds all things. This energy

field contains all the information that makes up your body, thoughts

and emotions. There is an energy field, which also surrounds the

earth. Research has shown us that the earth's electromagnetic energy

field on the body's subtle energies can produce immediate and

positive responses!

The human energy field is a symphony of sound, frequencies and

energetic matter. From our auric field and Chakra centers, bones, and

organs in the body, all possess a different resonant frequency. When

an organ or part of the body is vibrating out of tune or non-

harmoniously, it is called " dis ease " or disease. A body is in a

healthy state of being when each cell, each organ creates a resonance

that is in harmony with the whole being.

Vibrational medicine is based on the idea that all illness or disease

is characterized by blockage in the channels on some level, either in

nadis, meridians, arteries, veins, or nerves When there is a

blockage, the organ in question stops vibrating at a healthy

frequency and thus it results in some kind of illness. So, through

sound and light, one can break up, dissolve and release these

blockages that initiate in our light or etheric body.

Ultra sound has been used medically for almost two decades as a

diagnostic tool by pediatricians while the baby is in the very early

stages of fetal development. More recently, ultrasound is being used

to cleanse clogged arteries. Ultrasound works on the same principle

of light equals sound and tone equals radiance manifesting in form.

Entrainment Theory

There is a rhythm to life! From the beat of our hearts to the beat of

the streets, everything around us is set to it's own timing. There is

a natural tendency in nature towards harmony.

When something is not in sync, has dissonance or dischord, we know it

and can sense or feel it. This creates disharmony between two people

or a person and their environment.

When our energies are in sync, this resonance is very apparent. For

example, being near someone who is calm, often makes us calm. Being

in someone's home that is arranged beautifully, can create a sense of

peace. Women who tend to live in close proximity to one another,

often become in sync with their menstrual cycles. Couples in a

relationship tend to start talking, acting and even looking like each

other after time. These are all examples of entrainment.

The principle of entrainment is universal. Appearing in chemistry,

pharmacology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, astronomy,

architecture and more. The classic example shows individual pulsing

heart muscle cells. When they are brought close together, they begin

pulsing in synchronicity. Another example of the entrainment effect

is women who live in the same household often find that their

menstrual cycles will coincide.

The entrainment process is quite evident in music. It is possible to

have rhythmic entrainment, melodic entrainment and dynamic

entrainment. Entrainment music has the potential to (1) resonate with

the listener's feelings, (2) transform negativity into positivity,

and (3) promote a state of liveliness or serenity. Certain sounds, in

specific sequence can help bring the listener from one place to

another.

Entrainment is the tendency of two oscillating bodies to lock into

phase, so that they vibrate in harmony.

Creating Harmony

Entrainment is an active process. By changing your rhythm and it's

frequency, this changes your vibration. Here are some great exercises

and tips for creating harmony in your life NOW!

1. Deep breathing: Slow rhythmic breathing allows you to decrease

your heart rate, respiration and therefore, slowing down brainwaves,

altering the overall state of your body.

2. Humming: Humming with your own voice can improve health, greatly

reduce stress, release negative emotions, strengthen immune system,

increase energy and improve self-confidence. This allows you to tune

into our own vibration and create peace.

3. Meditation: Fold your hands in your lap and close your eyes, right

where you are. Take a few slow deep breaths. Let go of the tension in

your neck and shoulders. Focus on a word or phrase (mantra) or follow

the rise and fall of your chest.

4. Musical Rhythms: music is one of the best ways to create harmony

in your life. Find music, which suits the mood you wish to create.

Slow and relaxing, sensual and romantic, fast and energetic. Music

naturally entrains the mood of the soul.

5. Color Therapy: By concentrating on a particular healing color, it

is the visualization of that color that will be projected. If we

focus on a color, the energy emanates from our body and begins to

change the frequency that resonates with that particular color.

6. Energy Cycles: The Cycles in Nature are important when doing any

kind of entrainment work. When working with the energy of natural

cycles, you are likely to get better results. The cycles of the moon

and tides have great power. This influence is not a constant,

unchanging thing, however, and an understanding of the basic lunar

cycles can help us to understand how these cycles influence our

lives.

7. Understand Your Biorhythms: Biorhythms are a method to predict

three cycles in your life based on your birthday. These cycles are

the physical, emotional and intellectual cycle. Each of these cycles

goes through different phases: high, low and critical.

8. Seasonal Healing: is one of the best ways to remind ourselves that

it is time to evaluate our health. Our moods and bodies change as the

seasons change. Our past cultures have learned how to harmonize their

bodies with the world around them.

9. Circadian Rhythm: This is our internal daily biological clock.

This clock can be influenced by many different elements, such as

light and darkness, time of day and temperature.

10. Exercise: Exercise is what your body instinctively wants to do

especially under stress: fight or flight, and it works. It burns off

some of the stress chemicals which tension produces. Therefore, a

tired muscle is a relaxed muscle. Regular exercise builds stamina

that can help anyone battle stress. But even something as casual as a

walk around the block can help you burn off some of the tension that

you carrying around.

The Energy Process: Healing With Thought

*To fully appreciate this, one must learn to view the body as a vast

energy field with positive and negative poles.

*Remember: " Energy follows thought " . The imagery of visualization is

very powerful! As your client breathes, you may tell them to inhaling

and exhaling through the energy points. This will charge the aura,

chakra and energy centers and surrounding organs with vital energy.

*While meditating, you may choose to have them visualize the

corresponding color of each energy point saturating and balancing

each part of their body.

*You may utilize the vibrational power of sound or music during your

session. The body will enhance a positive, reconnecting flow of

energy, which will allow your or your client to bring up, recognize

and clear emotional blocks.

*Remember the power of scent can be used to enhance the experience.

Use essential oil on the pulse points or diffuse it into the air.

Burn soothing incense or one of the many sacred herbs such as sage,

cedar, or lavender.

*Use reiki energy, qigong or breath work to increase your healing

session and helping yourself or the client to prepare themselves to

step back into the real world with less tension, stress and

apprehension.

*Give a powerful prayer or affirmation, one that will empower your

patient to move forward.

*Acupuncture has shown to be very helpful for dealing with symptoms

that pop up, as well as boosting the immune system, improving

circulation, stimulating brain function by accessing the hypothalamic-

pituitary-gonadal axis and boosting energy, coordination and muscle

function.

Crystals: Rhodonite and Watermelon Tourmaline, both stones are

believed to work on the muscular skeletal system and therefore are

beneficial for degenerative disorders and autoimmune disorders such

as lupus, chronic fatigue and multiple sclerosis.

Quartz is the master healer and next to Calcite, are two of the

stones most closely related to our own body composition. The clearer

the quartz, the better and calcite should be chosen for the color

associated with the part of the body that is having the most

difficult. See associated areas and colors according to the Chakra

correspondence:

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Eilat healing stones are a unique mixture of Chrysocolla, Malachite,

Turquoise, Silver and Native Copper. This stone has the ability to

create, store and conduct energy. It also can maintain this activity

for many, many years. Eliat Stone also has an uncanny ability to

absorb many types of pain.

Stones with magnetic properties have been found to help improve

circulation by moving blood (and Qi) and can be very helpful with

pain syndromes in general:

Hematite is one of the most mystical of all gemstones. This stone is

cold to the touch even in the heat of summer and worn as a bracelet

to cool the blood. Magnet Therapy can increase blood flow and

circulation and that it can help speed up the healing process and

alleviate pain. The Human body contains a magnetic charge that is

essential for it to function. Magnetic Hematite is also very good for

magnetic therapy. Try a neck massage with a pair and feel what

magnets can do for you. They can also be directly bandaged onto an

affected area or onto acupressure points.

Massage Therapy not only treats those parts of you, which are a

problem, but also affects the whole of your metabolism through

normalizing your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems and their

interdependent functioning. Massage is usually done with soothing

massage oils or relaxing body lotions in order for the practitioner's

hands to " glide " over the body with smooth, relaxing strokes.

Technique: Massage for fibromyalgia can help clear lactic acid and

improve circulation. With a crystal wand or tumblestone (use one of

the stones above) try gently tapping along the meridians or massaging

affected areas in small gentle clockwise circles.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy is recommended for this condition. It is an

ancient Ayurvedic therapy with riverbed stones, which draw out

stress, tension and impurities from the body.

Meridian Therapy: Traditional Chinese Medicine detoxifies the body

system through the organs, primarily:

The Lung and Large Intestine

In TCM, the lungs are an organ system that opens directly to the

exterior. It's function is to regulate and control the breath through

inhalation and exhalation. Because of its opening through the nose,

the lungs are easily susceptible to cold, heat, dryness, dampness,

and most of all, heat and wind. This can effect the biggest organ of

the body; the skin. The lung's relationship with the large intestine

is what we take in, we must use and let go of. The lung is closely

related to the San Jiao channel.

The San Jiao is a traditional Chinese medical (TCM) concept of a

functional organ that is not found outside of TCM). However, from the

meaning of the original word, which is the texture beneath skin and

between muscles, there has been some proposed theories stating that

this conceptual organ corresponds to the lymphatic system. San Jiao

has been translated as " triple heater, " triple warmer (or three

warmers), " and " triple burner, " the latter of which is probably

favored because of the involvement of the San Jiao in metabolism

(burner meaning " metabolize " ). Use red stones such as ruby, garnet,

fire agate or jasper on the top of the arm, two finger breathes above

the wrist and on the middle of the shoulder bladders at SJ 11.

Emotional Detox

Clear these meridians with such grids as the Chakra grid, Heart and

Mind grid and the Infinite Circuit. An Aura balancing layout acts as

a great cleanser.

Chakra balancing stimulates the seven main energy sources, which

govern all the major organs and psychologically alters and clears the

body's energy in order to allow healing to take place.

This means that the polarities of the crystal will change when

subjected to pressure or heat (even body heat from the hands). This

will radiate energy from the crystal due to this reversal of

polarities. It provides the transfer, storage and transformation of

energy. It offers a balanced energy field, an energy modification,

which amplifies both energy and thought, clarity in thinking, and

harmony and alignment with the Chakra energy areas.

Aura cleansing works with our outer energy layers. These layers are

first affected before we may even know or physically feel symptoms.

Lay crystals at the areas that influence the aura. Do a scan with a

clear quartz point to sense any cold areas, change in temperatures or

uneasy energy.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.com

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