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Multiple Sclerosis
MS Drugs 'a Waste of Money'
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 03/5/2008
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Unrated
Interferons have been used widely for the treatment of MS, a neurological disease, for almost a decade, and are available, along with glatiramer acetateon, for this use free of charge from many national health services. However, the long-term effectiveness of both drugs has not been confirmed and any beneficial effects might be outweighed by their side effects and high costs.
Vitamin D Treats & Prevents MS
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 02/14/2004
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Unrated
We need adequate amounts of vitamin D to keep cell growth and activity in check. When the body is deficient in this crucial nutrient--best known for coming from sunlight--cells can go haywire, become overly active or multiply too quickly. These results are not too surprising though as it's been well-known that if you live at a higher latitude, where there's less sun exposure, you're at a higher risk of developing MS. Conversely, if you live in a sunny climate where vitamin D can easily be absorbed year-round from sunlight for your first 10 years, it imprints on you a decreased MS risk that can last a lifetime.
Curry Spice May Fight Multiple Sclerosis
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 05/11/2002
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Unrated
Preliminary studies in mice suggest that curcumin, a compound found in the curry spice turmeric, may block the progression of multiple sclerosis. According to researcher Dr. Chandramohan Natarajan of Vanderbilt University in mice with an MS-like illness showed little or no signs of disease symptoms after being injected with curcumin, while animals without the treatment went on to severe paralysis.
