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It is a potentially debilitating disease that damages the myelin sheath – a material which protects and surrounds the nerve cells. MS is considered an autoimmune disease where your own body sends antibodies against the proteins in the myelin sheath. This results to injury to the sheath and nerves which causes multiple area of scarring or sclerosis.
The resultant damage blocks or slows down the messages between your body and brain which leads to symptoms like muscle weakness, visual disturbances, trouble with balance and co-ordination, prickling and numb sensation, vision, thinking and memory problem. Certain factors which can increase your risk for getting MS are genetic factors, heredity, certain bacteria and viruses and geographic location – it is been seen that MS is more common in temperature areas. If you have infrequent or mild symptoms then your specialist may advise a wait and watch approach, however if your disease is relapsing then for MS treatment your specialist may prescribe disease-modifying medications.
Besides these some natural cures for multiple sclerosis or MS home remedies can be practiced to cope up with the symptoms.
Counseling, physical and occupational therapy – Individual or group counseling may help to deal with the emotional stress and cope up with MS symptoms. An occupational or physical therapist can guide some strengthening exercises and also show how to use the devices that can make the daily tasks easy to perform. This is very important aspect – to perform the daily tasks on your own as it will help to preserve your independence.
Rest but exercise too – It is important to get enough rest as fatigue is a common symptom for MS which can often make you feel tired.
Regular aerobic exercise can improve your muscle tone, strength, balance and co-ordination. It may also help to deal with some negative emotions like depression. If you are bothered by heat, like other people with MS then swimming can be a good option.
Avoid extreme heat and prefer to cool down – Most of the people when exposed to extreme heat or warm baths and showers may not react well as it can cause extreme muscle weakness.
If you are one of those then think before jumping in a hot tub or sauna. Consider having an air conditioner at home if you live in hot and humid areas. Cool baths or tepid can provide relief.
Balanced diet – Eating a balanced diet is on of the best MS natural cures which will help boost your immune system.
Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, cereals and its products, beans and avoid fatty and junk foods. Add some antioxidants like vitamin A or beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E in your diet as these may help to reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals which is believed to play a role in the progression of the disease.-->Multiple sclerosis (MS) it is a chronic disease affecting the nervous system which affects the spinal cord and the brain.
It is a potentially debilitating disease that damages the myelin sheath – a material which protects and surrounds the nerve cells. MS is considered an autoimmune disease where your own body sends antibodies against the proteins in the myelin sheath. This results to injury to the sheath and nerves which causes multiple area of scarring or sclerosis.
The resultant damage blocks or slows down the messages between your body and brain which leads to symptoms like muscle weakness, visual disturbances, trouble with balance and co-ordination, prickling and numb sensation, vision, thinking and memory problem. Certain factors which can increase your risk for getting MS are genetic factors, heredity, certain bacteria and viruses and geographic location – it is been seen that MS is more common in temperature areas. If you have infrequent or mild symptoms then your specialist may advise a wait and watch approach, however if your disease is relapsing then for MS treatment your specialist may prescribe disease-modifying medications.
Besides these some natural cures for multiple sclerosis or MS home remedies can be practiced to cope up with the symptoms.
Counseling, physical and occupational therapy – Individual or group counseling may help to deal with the emotional stress and cope up with MS symptoms. An occupational or physical therapist can guide some strengthening exercises and also show how to use the devices that can make the daily tasks easy to perform. This is very important aspect – to perform the daily tasks on your own as it will help to preserve your independence.
Rest but exercise too – It is important to get enough rest as fatigue is a common symptom for MS which can often make you feel tired.
Regular aerobic exercise can improve your muscle tone, strength, balance and co-ordination. It may also help to deal with some negative emotions like depression. If you are bothered by heat, like other people with MS then swimming can be a good option.
Avoid extreme heat and prefer to cool down – Most of the people when exposed to extreme heat or warm baths and showers may not react well as it can cause extreme muscle weakness.
If you are one of those then think before jumping in a hot tub or sauna. Consider having an air conditioner at home if you live in hot and humid areas. Cool baths or tepid can provide relief.
Balanced diet – Eating a balanced diet is on of the best MS natural cures which will help boost your immune system.
Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, cereals and its products, beans and avoid fatty and junk foods. Add some antioxidants like vitamin A or beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E in your diet as these may help to reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals which is believed to play a role in the progression of the disease.
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