Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Don't get me wrong - I do think diet is important. But as a single male whose idea of cooking is burning toast and eating out, diet for me I think was meaningless. However I do take a lot of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and eat a lot of nuts and fruit - trail mix stuff. Roughage is important. Just an observation. When I asked my neuro about diet, he said that most published information was disguised advertising and fundamentally a lot of "hooey" - just eat a balanced diet. Tom from Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Most doctors have not recognized the link between MS and diet. They just won't go there. And please remember that these are the same neuros who push the CRABs meds. While diet may or may not be a cause of MS a good diet can sure help to reduce the symptoms, and for some people the progression, of the disease. I don't understand this particular doctor's claim that the information published regarding diet is just disguised advertising. Most of the MS diet advice encourages the consumption of unprocessed foods and doesn't push any particular manufacturer's products. I'm sure there is some "hooey" out there though. There's lots of "hooey" in the world. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 5:23 PM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diets Don't get me wrong - I do think diet is important. But as a single male whose idea of cooking is burning toast and eating out, diet for me I think was meaningless. However I do take a lot of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and eat a lot of nuts and fruit - trail mix stuff. Roughage is important. Just an observation. When I asked my neuro about diet, he said that most published information was disguised advertising and fundamentally a lot of "hooey" - just eat a balanced diet. Tom from Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Tom My neuro also said that any diet other than a healthy one (Canadian Food Guide) was as you say a lot of 'hooey". BUT he was also the one that said LDN was a joke and would do nothing for me. I am on the Best Bet diet with my 3mg LDN and I feel that the diet is also helping. It is worth a try, but I have found it to be expensive and I have lots of support from my wife to stay on it. May not be the easiest thing to follow for everyone. Believe it or not the fast food industry with their new menu items (Chicken salads) have helped me when on the road. Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 6:23 PM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diets Don't get me wrong - I do think diet is important. But as a single male whose idea of cooking is burning toast and eating out, diet for me I think was meaningless. However I do take a lot of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and eat a lot of nuts and fruit - trail mix stuff. Roughage is important. Just an observation. When I asked my neuro about diet, he said that most published information was disguised advertising and fundamentally a lot of "hooey" - just eat a balanced diet. Tom from Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 never a truer word spoken..........dave.....a blisteringly hot ipswich UK Hey , It's unfortunate there is not a measure on whether or not diet plays a role on the progression of MS. That's one of the reasons the doctors don't take it to seriously and don't have to spend much time talking about it. Oh not to mention it's not a money maker for them! I will bet my last Penney on the fact that my lifestyle has everything to do with the reason my MS has been so stable over the years. One of the biggest challenges for me has been to listen to my body and determine the right diet, exercise program and remembering what a girlfriend once told me, she said " I need somewhere to go, something to do and someone to love to make my happy! Hope that made sense. . . Be happy! From: [mailto:jatrac1@...] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:44 PMlow dose naltrexone Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Diets Most doctors have not recognized the link between MS and diet. They just won't go there. And please remember that these are the same neuros who push the CRABs meds. While diet may or may not be a cause of MS a good diet can sure help to reduce the symptoms, and for some people the progression, of the disease. I don't understand this particular doctor's claim that the information published regarding diet is just disguised advertising. Most of the MS diet advice encourages the consumption of unprocessed foods and doesn't push any particular manufacturer's products. I'm sure there is some "hooey" out there though. There's lots of "hooey" in the world. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 5:23 PM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diets Don't get me wrong - I do think diet is important. But as a single male whose idea of cooking is burning toast and eating out, diet for me I think was meaningless. However I do take a lot of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and eat a lot of nuts and fruit - trail mix stuff. Roughage is important. Just an observation. When I asked my neuro about diet, he said that most published information was disguised advertising and fundamentally a lot of "hooey" - just eat a balanced diet. Tom from Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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