== Home remedies ==
* An anti-inflammatory lifestyle is very important for full recovery from MS. The most important anti-inflammatory foods include good fat sources such as coconut, avocado, olive oil, grass-fed butter and purified fish oils. Phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables that are low in sugar such as green leafy veggies, onions, garlic, herbs, citrus & berries are vital for recovery.
*[[Turmeric]] slows the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in mice. Curcuminoids have been shown to have neuroprotective effects. Its anti-inflammatory abilities also show promise for the alleviation of MS symptoms and other autoimmune diseases. However, its true impact on MS symptoms, as well as its proper dosage, must be studied further before it can be widely recommended for use by people with MS.
*[[vitamin D]] : the highest rates of MS occurre in areas that had less sunlight and higher rates of the infectious disease mononucleosis. The researchers speculate that if vitamin D levels are too low, the immune system may not be able to ward off late complications of the Epstein Barr virus that causes mono. Previous studies have shown lower rates of MS where sun exposure is stronger, suggesting that there may be something about vitamin D levels that is protective.
* [[Silica]] is useful in counteracting the effects of excessive aluminium in the body, which is implicated in the development of Alzheimer's Disease : Aluminum accumulates in tissue that doesn't have a rapid cellular turnover. The slow turnover tissues are contained in bone matter, the heart and the brain. The brain and its associated nervous system is where diseases such as Parkinson's Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic fatigue and other neurological or auto-immune diseases manifest.
* a natural enzyme supplement, known as [[Serrapeptase]] offers help for [[allergies]], [[asthma]], [[arthritis]], MS, and other [[inflammatory diseases]].
* Herbs : Anti-inflammatory herbs may help when symptoms are at their worst. Some helpful herbs and spices that are easily added to foods are [[turmeric]], [[ginger]], [[thyme]], [[cinnamon]], [[oregano]], [[rosemary]], and [[cloves]]. [[Evening Primrose]] oil, more difficult to find, may also help because of its concentration of gamma-linoleic acid, which helps optimize nervous system function.
* sodium benzoate, a metabolite of [[cinnamon]], can inhibit the expression of various pro-inflammatory molecules in brain cells and block the disease process of MS in mice.
* [[Silica]] : silicic acid as an antidote for aluminum poisoning and silica as a detox agent for heavy metals. Both brain tissue calcification and aluminum toxicity are linked to auto-immune diseases.
* [[Magnesium]] is essential for a wide variety of bodily functions. Deficiencies in this mineral can cause weakness, fatigue, tingling, cramps, seizures, muscle contraction, numbness, and personality changes. Some research indicates that magnesium deficiencies may be associated with some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and a number of other chronic and progressive conditions. Magnesium supplements and a diet containing natural sources of magnesium may be useful for preventing a deficiency that could aggravate symptoms of MS.
* animal-based omega-3 fats, such as krill oil. You also need to avoid damaged, processed fats found in most all processed foods. Especially damaging are the omega-6 fats found in soy-, canola-, and corn oil. These are usually highly oxidized and also contain trans fats and cyclic fats that imbed themselves into your cell membranes, distorting the cellular functions. The majority of these three oils are also genetically engineered, which can have its own set of health ramifications.
* [[Cannabis]] : Treatments with cannabis report relief from muscle stiffness over the placebo while cannabis also provided better relief of body pain, muscle spasms, and sleep disturbances.
* Avoid aspartame and commercial fruit juices. Aspartame rapidly metabolizes to methanol, a potent neurotoxin. Additionally fruits and vegetables are also loaded with methanol but when they are consumed fresh it is bound to pectin and your body does not have the enzymes to break it down. However when fruits and vegetables are processed and put into glass jars or cans the methanol dissociates and can be liberated in high quantities.
*Eat plenty of raw food – This is an important principle for optimal health that I normally recommend for everyone. However, I’ve found that for people with severe autoimmune disease, it’s even more important. Some of the most dramatic improvements we’ve seen in patients using nutritional changes have come about as the result of eating a majority of their food raw instead of cooked.
* [[Evening Primrose]] : The omega-6 fatty acids found in evening primrose oil can benefit men with multiple sclerosis, or “MS.” The UMHS notes several double-blind clinical trials that found patients who took four grams per day of evening primrose oil for three weeks experienced improvement in gripping function in their hands. The GLA content in the evening primrose oil also lowered the length and severity of MS relapses, the researchers found.
*Fermented raw dairy from grass-fed cows or goats in the form of amasai, kefir and raw cheese along with an abundance of cultured vegetables should be a staple part of the diet.
* Cultured veggies include non-processed sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, etc.