Stem Cells Reverse MS-Like Illness in Mice

This was just seen today, coincidently after I spoke to a nurse who helped lead a stem cell study in ottawa Canada. The key is to wipe out the entire imune system (through chemo) and its memory and replace it with stell cells. All participants were cured - and one death due to prior liver issues. Today they are working on lower doses of chemo and studying the effectiveness. http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/stem-cells-reverse-ms-like-illness-mice/?xid=aol_eh-ms_8_20140512_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl13%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D477708

Get a Massage to Reduce MS Symptoms

Though the medical benefits of massage therapy are difficult to quantify, many doctors recommend the practice as a stress-buster, which can help reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms. Article here: http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/get-a-massage-to-reduce-ms-symptoms.aspx?xid=aol_eh-ms_2_20140421_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl23%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D469004

surprising ms symptoms like itching and tingling

http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/multiple-sclerosis-pictures/the-most-surprising-symptoms-of-multiple-sclerosis.aspx?xid=aol_eh-gen_4_20140421_&aolcat=hlt&icid=maing-grid7%7chtmlws-main-bb%7cdl26%7csec1_lnk3%26plid%3d467530

medical marijuana and ms

Medical Marijuana: What the Research Shows Print Email Reset Font Size By Bara Vaida WebMD Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Dustin Sulak, DO, is a doctor on the front lines of medical marijuana. Sulak has recommended various forms of marijuana to his patients and has seen striking results. Patients with chronic pain needed fewer prescription pain meds. Patients with multiple sclerosis had less painful muscle spasms. Patients with severe inflammatory bowel disease began to eat again. “These responses are the most impressive to me,” says Sulak, who practices at Maine Integrative Healthcare in Manchester. Maine is one of 20 states, along with the District of Columbia, where medical marijuana is legal. “With irritable bowel syndrome, we’ll see patients who were at death’s door turn around dramatically.” Sulak’s experience is powerful and adds to the large body of personal stories -- dating from 5,000 years ago -- about the therapeutic value of marijuana. But the scientific evidence behind the drug’s benefits remains elusive, even as 10 more states consider legalizing medical uses in 2014. The problem: In 1970, the federal government classified marijuana as an illegal, highly addictive drug with no medical value, making research harder to do. FULL STORY HERE http://www.msviews.org/msviewsandnews4/index.php/2012-05-28-00-15-54/2012-05-28-00-17-44/24-research/701-medical-marijuana-what-the-research-shows

Most of the myths swirling around multiple sclerosis aren’t true. Here, we separate fact from fiction.

The science of multiple sclerosis is changing so rapidly that perhaps people with multiple sclerosis, their families, and even their doctors can be forgiven for holding on to some outdated multiple sclerosis myths and misconceptions. With more knowledge of the condition, people with multiple sclerosis can live more healthy, high quality lives. Here are some of the most common, outdated multiple sclerosis myths. Read More Here at: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/multiple-sclerosis-myths/?xid=aol_eh-ms_3_20140317_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl32%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D455323

And even more on MS and vitamin D

Vitamin D May Slow Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News But whether MS patients should take supplements is subject of debate. Vitamin D may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) and also reduce harmful brain activity, a new study suggests. Correcting vitamin D deficiency early in the course of the disease is important, according to the report, published online Jan. 20 in JAMA Neurology READ MORE HERE http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/vitamin-d-may-slow-multiple-sclerosis-study-suggests/?xid=aol_eh-ms_5_20140120_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D432761

Study Provides Strong Evidence for Benefits of Cognitive Rehabilitation to Improve Learning and Memory in People with MS

Researchers at the Kessler Foundation in New Jersey report results of a clinical trial showing that a specific type of memory training improves learning in people with MS for at least 6 months after the training has ended, and also benefits other aspects of quality of life. This controlled trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, provides important results that should help promote the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation and improve its coverage by insurers. Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, John DeLuca, PhD, and colleagues recently reported their results early online in the journal Neurology. read article here http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=8465