A compelling new study has described a novel association between viral infections, neurodegenerative disease, the gut microbiome, and our immune system. The research suggests gut bacteria disruptions can allow harmful viruses to trigger neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Read MoreLion’s Mane is nature’s gift to your nervous system! It’s the only mushroom possessing not one but TWO potent nerve growth factors, showing potential benefits for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, multiple sclerosis, leg cramps, anxiety and more.
Read MoreA new randomised control trial has been published evaluating the effects of the combination of omega-3 and vitamin D supplements on a number of outcomes in pwMS. Studies evaluating a combination of both interventions are scarce, and RCTs are even scarcer.
Read MoreWestern medicine has long approached multiple sclerosis (MS) and autoimmune disorders through traditional methods. While there have been great strides in our understanding, the science has proven incomplete. There’s a growing number of experts who are looking at alternative modalities for answers and promise. One such professional is Terry Wahls, MD.
Read MoreScientists show that ultraviolet (UV) light exposure leads to changes in the gut microbiome, but only in volunteers who were deficient in vitamin D
Read MoreA small RNA molecule found in high levels in the gut of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could be used to develop a new therapy for MS in the future, an early research study reports.
Read MoreRebecca Stonor transformed her physique and health on a low-fat, plant-based diet
Read MoreAbstract The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a complex organization of cerebral endothelial cells (CEC), pericytes and their basal lamina, which are surrounded and supported by astrocytes and perivascular macrophages
Read MoreA new survey of more than 1,000 people with multiple sclerosis finds that an overwhelming majority use complementary and alternative medicine, with many using cannabis.
Read MoreAt age 24, Melanie Monteith was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She had on-and-off bouts of fatigue, numbness and tingling, shock-like waves in her spine, diminished feeling in both arms, and issues with balance.
Read MoreMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious condition that comes with a variety of symptoms, often different for each person. But about half of people with MS share a common condition — depression.
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