Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. And chronic diseases are the result of inflammation. Chronic inflammation doesn’t happen overnight. It is a slow, long-term inflammation lasting ...
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Facts About Diets for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Researchers believe it is caused by genetic predisposition and environmental factors including gut health. Although it is not mentioned when first diagnosed, ...
Master the Art of Preparing Vegetables
When it comes to eating a nutrient-dense diet, vegetables should make up the majority of your diet. They're loaded with antioxidants, minerals, phytonutrients, and vitamins. Vegetables are good for your health and your well-being. You should aim ...
Searching for Coconut-Free Recipes
Eating an anti-inflammatory diet like the Paleo diet is pretty restrictive. There are many recipes and cookbooks for the paleo diet. But what if you are searching for coconut-free recipes? It can feel like your options dropped to zero. Several ...
Medicinal Herbs and Spices for Your Health
People have used herbs and spices throughout history, for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Some herbs have chemical compounds that help them fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses. And some have chemicals to ward off insects and animals from ...
7 Fish You Should Never Eat
Eating fish supplies you with healthy fats, micronutrients, and protein. Some fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are essential for brain health and rebuilding myelin. Eating some fish also exposes you to higher levels of ...
5 Foods to Avoid When You Have MS
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), what you eat matters. Eating an anti-inflammatory can slow progression and prevent flare-ups. It could even stop the progression. When I first started using food as my medicine, my neurologist told me “Diet ...
Absolute Best Diet for MS
If you’ve done an internet search for "what’s the absolute best diet for multiple sclerosis (MS)" a lot of websites and blogs pop up. The problem is, they are all different making it hard to choose which is right for you. I went through this ...
What is the AIP and how can it help with my MS?
AIP stands for Autoimmune Protocol. It’s a diet to help people suffering from an autoimmune disease. It started in 2011 after Loren Cordain came out with his book The Paleo Diet. The book was very popular but it wasn’t enough for those with an ...
A Step by Step Guide to Eating Healthy
Everyone knows how to eat healthily. Right? - Eat more vegetables, cut down on sugar, and include lots of grains, and dairy. Wrong! The FDA wants you to believe the guide to eating healthy includes grains and dairy. But, people don’t eat ...
