Last Updated on November 16, 2023 by Cathy
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative autoimmune disease. A 20-year study released in January 2022 found Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) as the leading cause of MS. They found out of the 801 people who developed MS only one did not have EBV.
This is exciting news! If they can get a vaccine to prevent EBV it could be the end of MS. Moderna is currently working on an mRNA vaccine for EBV.
However, 95% of all adults worldwide have EBV and only a small percentage have MS. This means EBV is not the only causing factor. Other factors include smoking, vitamin D deficiency, and genetics. Researchers are aware of this and believe the HLA gene may have something to do with it.
If you would like to learn more about EBV and MS check out:
• Epstein-Barr Virus Is The Leading Cause Of MS
• Epstein-Barr Virus Triggers MS
The researchers found it takes about 10 years for MS to develop after an EBV infection. Unfortunately, it will be hard to use studies to prove EBV vaccines prevent MS. First, children contract EBV so when would they need the vaccine? Second, it would take literally decades for conclusive studies.
People with MS do not have this kind of time to wait, we need it stopped now.
What is the HLA gene?
The HLA gene is part of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex. It helps the immune system recognize foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. The HLA-DR*15:01 is a high genetic risk factor for MS.
HLA also makes a person more susceptible to fungi infections. Doctors have known for decades there was a connection between MS and fungi.
“Many biomarkers of MS are consistent with fungal infections.” – PubMed
In the 1980s Dr. William Crook and Dr. Orian Truss found fungal overgrowth was a major factor in MS. By treating their patients for fungal infections, their disease would stop progressing.
So why haven’t other doctors caught on?
Unfortunately, it takes years of research and clinical studies. Plus, our current medical system doesn’t allow doctors to look outside the box. They have to stick with regulations and treat their patients following protocol.
Here’s an interesting fact:
A 2012 study found *15:01 “seems to be female-specific.” This would explain why more females get MS compared to males.
What is Candida?
Candida albicans is an opportunistic yeast that is commonly found in people with MS. If you have been on any antibiotics it kills the good bacteria allowing the yeast to grow. Researchers discovered people with MS have less good gut bacteria than healthy people.
Plus, it depends on what you’re eating. If you are eating the standard American diet (SAD) then you are feeding Candida. Candida thrives on sugar and the American diet is heavily loaded with hidden sugars. If you find yourself craving sugar frequently then you may have a yeast overgrowth.
You may also start noticing small signs. Such as burping, constipation, diarrhea, gas, or indigestion. If you reach for an over-the-counter medication it can disrupt your gut bacteria. This makes it easier for Candida to grow.
Then you start getting more symptoms like:
- Allergies
- Brain fog
- Chronic fatigue
- Dandruff
- Depression
- Jock itch
- Nail fungus
- Rashes
- Vaginal yeast infections
As things begin to overload the immune system an autoimmune disease sets in. Studies show that MS patients have higher rates of yeast infections. Mold and mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by fungi) also compromise the nervous system.
Candida Diet
To get Candida under control you must start by changing your diet. The cause of MS is due to chronic inflammation, which includes infections such as candida. Your first step is to start an anti-inflammatory diet.
To learn how to start an anti-inflammatory diet read: Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Beginners
It is very important to focus on foods that lower your inflammation. Eating these foods will help lower your C-reactive protein (CRP) level. CRP is a protein made by your liver. As inflammation increases so do CRP levels. Making this test a good indicator of inflammation.
The American Heart Association now recommends people get a hs-CRP test. They found, that people with low cholesterol still had heart attacks.
Ask your doctor for a CRP blood test or use an online lab such as Walk-In Lab. I used this and found it to be less expensive and more convent than going through my doctor. A yearly CRP test is a great way to make sure your inflammation is going down.
Here is an image of my first CRP test result:
Eat Clean Foods
Eat clean, whole foods, organic if possible. Always read the ingredient labels and avoid foods with ingredients that aren’t real. Fruits and vegetables have the most nutrients so this is what you should eat the most.
Don’t eat the same foods over and over. Eat a huge variety to get the most nutrients. Think of your plate in quarters. Half should be colorful vegetables, one-quarter is starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes. The other quarter is for protein such as chicken or fish. Don’t be afraid to eat fruit, fruit is full of antioxidants, fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, and vitamins – everything you need to heal.
Anti-inflammatory foods include:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Herbs and spices
- Healthy oils
- Nuts and seeds
- Wild-caught fish
- Pasture-raised poultry
- Grass-fed meats
Avoid foods that increase inflammation. No more fast-food restaurants, boxed meals, or pizza delivery. Remove all these foods from your home so they won’t be tempting to eat. Instead, focus on foods that heal your body such as fruits and vegetables.
Foods to avoid include:
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Refined sugar
- Artificial flavors and sweeteners
- Natural flavors
- Corn (it’s mostly a GMO)
- Soy (it’s mostly a GMO)
- MSG
- Canola oil (it’s mostly a GMO)
- Pork (it’s high in fat and prone to parasites)
- Farmed fish (it’s washed in toxic chemicals due to parasites)
- Processed citric acid (it’s mostly derived from corn)
Home-cooked meals will become the norm. You will soon find how delicious home-cooked meals are, compared to processed foods. When cooking make a double batch and freeze the other half for later. There will be days you are too busy or you won’t feel like cooking.
The easier you make it on yourself the easier it will be to stick to eating healthy. It’s okay to eat a healthy treat once in a while a favorite and easy treat is wild blueberries (thawed out) with a drizzle of raw honey. Don’t let others discourage you. Tell them you are doing this for your health, you may need to get stern with them.
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Can MS be stopped?
There is no cure for MS but yes, MS can be stopped. Some websites say nothing you did caused your MS. But if it’s caused by environmental factors – you did something to cause your MS. Granted, it’s nearly impossible to avoid EBV but it’s not the only factor.
Since MS is mostly caused by environmental factors you have the ability to change what triggered your MS. Smoking, low vitamin D levels, poor diet, infections, and stress are all known risk factors.
Read the second part of this story here: The Truth Behind Stopping MS
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