Multiple Sclerosis:

MS is a disease of the nerve cells whereby they lose their protective myelin coating. Think of a nerve cell as an electrical wire with a plastic coating. What occurs can be likened to the plastic coating (the myelin sheath) getting holes in it and electricity escaping through these holes, instead of being carried to the end of the wire where it is needed for power. The muscles or organs become weakened because they no longer have a strong signal from the nerves. Myelin is made up of fat and protein, and Dr. Metcalfe believes that by eating and taking the right supplements, you can support the myelin tissue from destruction. The cause of MS is still unknown; however, some findings indicate genetic, autoimmune, viral, environmental or geographical links to the disease. It primarily effects women and is characterized by periods of symptoms and periods of remission. The symptoms can be entirely incapacitating to the body, rendering the body with little strength and function. Diagnosis of the disease should be extensive to rule out other causes of the symptoms, and may require a CT or MRI, evaluation of the cerebral spinal fluid, and blood work.

Parasthesias (tingling, numbness) in the arms, legs, body or face.
This may be made worse by heat exposure (hot day, hot tub or shower).
Dropping things due to hand weakness.
Tripping or stumbling due to foot weakness.
Visual disturbances.
Poor bladder control.
Emotional instability.

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise 1-hour everyday, even though it may be difficult some days. Exercise stimulates better neurological response between muscle and nerve cells. Passive exercise is essential if you are wheelchair or bedridden. Get family or friends to help you move your body. Weight training is essential to keep muscles strong.
8 hours of sleep everyday. You may require occasional naps during the day. Let your body rest if it requires it.
Decrease stress. This is hard for patients with MS to do, since their entire lives are disrupted from the disease. Make sure you seek help from friends or family to get through each day.
Join a support group.
Do yoga. It will help improve the mind – body connection.
Massage.
No smoking.

Dietary Changes:

No wheat products: No wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ, etc. READ LABELS. There is some belief that a wheat protein called agglutinin has a strong affinity for the myelin nerve tissue. This is also true for kidney beans, peanuts and lentils! Avoid these for 3 months to see if your symptoms improve, and if so, continue avoiding them permanently.
NO caffeine.
NO alcohol.
Eat only organic fruits, vegetables and meats.
Avoid dairy products.
Use soy products to substitute for the dairy products.
Essential fatty acids: eat more dry roasted or raw seeds and nuts (NO peanuts or peanut oil), fish 3x/week (salmon, sardines, are good choices), olive oil and canola oil.
5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.

Multiple Sclerosis Management Protocol:

Ipriflavone Osteo Formula: 3 capsules three times daily with meals.
Neuro-Plus: 2 capsules twice daily between meals.
Q-Max: 1 capsule daily between meals.
GLA 250: 1 capsule three times a day with meals.
Vitamin E: 2 capsules with food daily.