Re: Herbal Treatment for MS

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I am a big fan of the Co-enzymated B vitamins by Source Naturals, especially the

Complex which contains Nicotinamide:

http://store.sourcenaturalscatalog.com/sn0276.html

There has been research on the effectiveness of Nicotinamide (a form of B3) in

treating an MS-like disease in mice, see article here:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/52348.php

I feel that B3 works best when combined with other B vitamins. The Source

Naturals brand works fast as it is sublingual (just place under your tongue.)

Enjoy,

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> I am not sure if it was this group that asked about MS and herbs. But I have

> been looking into them.

> I found Vitamins help me alot, I take vitamin D, the antioxidant vitamins,

> vitamin B6,

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> and vitamin B12. *multi B vitamin*

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> Herbal Treatment for MS

> Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that can affect both men and women, and

is

> not only progressive, but degenerative. MS occurs when the myelin sheaths that

> normally protect spinal and brain nerves is lost over time; the sheaths are

> utilized in nerve transmissions, so once the sheaths are affected, the nerve

> transmissions are distorted and/or disturbed. The causes of MS are not yet

> clearly identified, but this disorder has been linked to diet, environmental

> factors, viral infections and genetics.

> 1. Symptoms of MS

> * The symptom of MS are not the same for everyone. Some people might

experience

> visual difficulties such as blurry vision, partial blindness, color blindness

or

> double vision. Muscular weakness and paralysis, either temporary or permanent,

> might also result. MS can prove painful and the individual might suffer from

> pins and needles, tingling, the sensation of electricity moving through

muscles

> and unexplained pain. Coordination difficulties can also arise, and cognitive

> dysfunctions, bowel dysfunctions and sexual dysfunctions can also be

attributed

> to the condition. Stomach ailments, exhaustion and even sleep disorders can

also

> present themselves when a person suffers from MS. Fortunately, some herbs can

be

> used in an effort to alleviate the symptoms associated with the condition.

> Catnip

> * Catnip is an herbal treatment that has sedative and antispasmodic

properties.

> This herb can be consumed without the user feeling excess fatigue, and it is

> appreciated for its stress reducing properties as well. Catnip can be made

into

> a tea from the fresh plant; dried leaves can be placed in a tea ball and

steeped

> for three minutes in hot water. You can sweeten the tea to taste with honey

for

> easier consumption; drinking a single cup a day to three cups daily can prove

> beneficial for people with MS. The fresh, dried herb can be placed directly in

a

> tub of hot water for a bath that helps to sooth aching muscles.

> Chamomile

> * Chamomile is another herb that can be consumed as a tea or used in the

> bathtub. If using the plant, the plant flowers can be dried and used to create

a

> tea with a tea ball and a cup of hot water. You will want to use two teaspoons

> of the dried flower for every cup of tea that you consume This herb has

natural

> sedative properties, promotes sound, productive sleep, soothes stomach

ailments

> and can help to relax the muscles if used in a hot tub. Chamomile aromatherapy

> oil can also be burned; it smells pleasant and promotes relaxation.

> Ginkgo Biloba

> * Recent studies have revealed that ginkgo biloba is a helpful herb in the

> treatment of MS and associated symptoms. Researchers say that gnkgo biloba

helps

> in improving cognitive issues in people with MS. This herb also promotes

general

> well being because it contains flavoglycosides, which are powerful

antioxidants;

> this same ingredient offers protective effects to the neurons in the body and

> brain. A 120 milligram capsule of ginkgo biloba can be consumed with meals to

> improve cognitive functioning.

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> * There are a number of clinically proven and medically approved

> disease-modifying therapies available for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

> Many patients who suffer from this disease may also wish to consider

alternative

> therapies such as treatment using herbs and supplements. Talk to your doctor

> about alternative herbal medicines that may be used to treat the symptoms of

MS.

> * Difficulty:

> Moderately Challenging

> Instructions

> things you'll need:

> * Herbal or vitamin supply store

> * Neurologist

> * Homeopathic remedy store

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> Understand that the term alternative therapy refers to any treatment designed

> outside the medical establishment. Among those suggested for the treatment of

> Multiple Sclerosis may involve the use of herbs delivered in pill or injection

> form as well as other forms of high-dose dietary supplements.

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> Know that the intake of adequate amounts of vitamins is advised for all

patients

> with MS. There is no scientific proof that additional doses of vitamins,

> sometimes called megavitamin therapy, may change the course of this disease.

> * 3

> Find that recent research suggests that dietary supplementation with

> polyunsaturated fatty acids (a common form of which is evening primrose oil)

as

> well as fatty acids such as fish oil appear to moderately slow down the

> progression of the disease and may reduce the severity and duration of

> exacerbations found in the course of relapsing-remitting MS.

> * 4

> Try to follow a balanced diet including appropriate amounts of protein, fats

and

> carbohydrates. Diets such as the Swank and Kousmine diet have not been proven

to

> change the course of the disease. However, because they lay stress on low-fat

> eating habits, they may help to reduce the risks of secondary symptoms of MS

> such as heart disease and obesity.

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> Follow ongoing clinical research into the effectiveness of herbs such as

gingko

> biloba to treat the inflammation brought on by demyelination caused by the

> autoimmune reactions which occur with MS. Currently, studies do not indicate

> that oral doses of this medication have any effect however clinical trials

have

> suggested that the use of injections of this herb may reduce nerve

inflammation.

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