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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also referred to as motor neurone disease in some British Commonwealth countries and as Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States – is a debilitating disease with varied etiology characterized by rapidly progressive weakness, muscle atrophy and fasciculations, muscle spasticity, difficulty speaking (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and difficulty breathing (dyspnea). ALS is the most common of the five motor neuron diseases. | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also referred to as motor neurone disease in some British Commonwealth countries and as Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States – is a debilitating disease with varied etiology characterized by rapidly progressive weakness, muscle atrophy and fasciculations, muscle spasticity, difficulty speaking (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and difficulty breathing (dyspnea). ALS is the most common of the five motor neuron diseases. | ||
== Home remedies == | == Home remedies == | ||
| − | * [[Creatine]] | + | *Physical therapy can keep the muscles strong. |
| + | * Speech therapy can help retain the ability to talk. | ||
| + | * Joining a support group or seeking counseling can help deal with this disease emotionally. | ||
| + | * Vitamin C, which supports many bodily functions. Besides strengthening the immune system, it also strengthens deteriorating connective tissue. Vitamin C is also instrumental in detoxifying the body. | ||
| + | * Calcium and magnesium help stabilize aluminum and mercury, excessive amounts of which have been found in people with ALS. Additionally, ALS sufferers have been found to have low levels of these important minerals. When taking calcium and magnesium it should be done at a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3. | ||
| + | * B-Complex Vitamins and Vitamin E play an important role in muscle and nerve function. | ||
| + | * [[Creatine]] has shown to be effective in increasing strength in those suffering from neuromuscular disorders. | ||
| + | * Acupuncture is thought to benefit nervous system function. | ||
| + | * Herbs that counteract sclerosis are: [[Cayenne]], [[Ginger]], [[Cinnamon]], [[Periwinkle]], [[Butcher's Broom]], [[Manjistha]], [[Chaparral]], [[Goldenseal]] Root, and [[Comfrey]] Root. | ||
| + | * Herbs that repair the nerves are: Lady's Slipper, Kava Kava, [[Valerian]] Root, [[Cinnamon]], [[Chamomile]], Blue Vervain, and Passionflower. | ||
| + | * Herbs instrumental in detoxing the liver include milk thistle, turmeric root, and dandelion root. | ||
| + | * Spirulina and chlorella help repair damaged cells, nerves, and muscle tissue. | ||
| + | * Colloidal Gold is also effective, due to its effects on the brain and nervous system. | ||
| + | * It is thought that people with ALS have too much acid in their system, often due to a poor diet. (See [[Acid/alkaline balance]]) | ||
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 1 December 2012
Symptoms
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also referred to as motor neurone disease in some British Commonwealth countries and as Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States – is a debilitating disease with varied etiology characterized by rapidly progressive weakness, muscle atrophy and fasciculations, muscle spasticity, difficulty speaking (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and difficulty breathing (dyspnea). ALS is the most common of the five motor neuron diseases.
Home remedies
- Physical therapy can keep the muscles strong.
- Speech therapy can help retain the ability to talk.
- Joining a support group or seeking counseling can help deal with this disease emotionally.
- Vitamin C, which supports many bodily functions. Besides strengthening the immune system, it also strengthens deteriorating connective tissue. Vitamin C is also instrumental in detoxifying the body.
- Calcium and magnesium help stabilize aluminum and mercury, excessive amounts of which have been found in people with ALS. Additionally, ALS sufferers have been found to have low levels of these important minerals. When taking calcium and magnesium it should be done at a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3.
- B-Complex Vitamins and Vitamin E play an important role in muscle and nerve function.
- Creatine has shown to be effective in increasing strength in those suffering from neuromuscular disorders.
- Acupuncture is thought to benefit nervous system function.
- Herbs that counteract sclerosis are: Cayenne, Ginger, Cinnamon, Periwinkle, Butcher's Broom, Manjistha, Chaparral, Goldenseal Root, and Comfrey Root.
- Herbs that repair the nerves are: Lady's Slipper, Kava Kava, Valerian Root, Cinnamon, Chamomile, Blue Vervain, and Passionflower.
- Herbs instrumental in detoxing the liver include milk thistle, turmeric root, and dandelion root.
- Spirulina and chlorella help repair damaged cells, nerves, and muscle tissue.
- Colloidal Gold is also effective, due to its effects on the brain and nervous system.
- It is thought that people with ALS have too much acid in their system, often due to a poor diet. (See Acid/alkaline balance)
Warnings
References
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
