How To Reverse MS By Following The Paleo Diet

By Liliana Mills


Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating, chronic disease that affects the nervous system of the brain and the spinal cord. The human body's nerve cells contain an insulating layer along the outside called myelin, and the disease attacks the myelin, causing it to malfunction and the nerves to misfire. New technology and research has determined that it may be possible in some cases to reverse MS by following a specific diet and with vitamin therapy.

While there are several varying symptoms that are associated with multiple sclerosis, the most common include problems with balance and muscle spasms. This can affect walking, balance and even numbness in the limbs. Depression and other mood problems are common with this disease, as well. Vision disturbances and other cognitive problems can be attributed to MS.

Recent research has indicated that changes in the patient's diet and environment may benefit some people and relieve some of the symptoms plaguing them. One recent study suggests that the Paleo Diet, which consists of eating organic, grass fed meats, vegetables and other whole, natural types of foods. This includes adding natural-caught, fresh fish, not farmed, unless it is known that no additives or enhancements are made to the fish.

The Paleo Diet may help by supplying larger amounts of the essential B vitamins, which can help protect the nervous system and the immune functions of the body. This type of diet is also high in iodine and Omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to cell growth and regeneration.

Specific vitamin therapies, especially with adding in additional Vitamin D, has shown very promising results in dealing with the ravages on the body done by multiple sclerosis. One study showed, that interestingly enough, that females were more prone to the disease than men, and especially those born after the winter months, when the mother was not as likely to have sun exposure on a regular basis. The relationship between how close to the equator the mother resided seemed to make a difference, as well. The sun is the greatest natural provider of Vitamin D that can be found.

Removing damaging substances from the diet can also aid in protecting and renewing the cell damage. The worst offender is the artificial sweetener Aspartame, which can be found in many processed diet products, especially soft drinks. It can cause damage to the central nervous system by eventually breaking down the cells that are located in the brain, as well as the whole body.

While Aspartame is the most damaging, there are others out there that can cause damage, as well. Many preservatives, dyes, and flavorings in processed foods may be causing higher instances of disease and damage to the human body. The modern diet that consists of convenient, preprepared foods may be causing a lot of problems for the body.

Changing the diet and eliminating processed foods may help reduce the risk factors for this debilitating disease and may help reverse MS in some patients. Following the Paleo diet with fresh, whole and natural foods that are not processed or have additives and adding extra Vitamin D to the everyday diet can surely help the overall health of the mind and body.




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