Last Updated on November 13, 2023 by Cathy
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease. It affects the central nervous system (CNS) leading to severe neurological symptoms. What causes MS remains unclear.
In 2022, a 20-year study identified EBV as the main cause of MS. This isn’t shocking news, researchers have suspected EBV as a trigger since the 1970s. It took them 50 years and 10 million military personnel to confirm it. But it is exciting because if they come out with a vaccine to stop EBV it could be the end of MS. However, this doesn’t help the people who already have MS.
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EBV is a common virus that belongs to the herpes virus family. It spreads mainly through infected saliva, like kissing or sharing drinks. EBV usually infects most people during childhood or adolescence. In many cases, the infection goes unnoticed or causes mild symptoms similar to those of a common cold or flu. After the initial infection, the virus remains dormant in the body’s cells for life.
EBV can also cause more significant health issues. EBV causes mono and certain cancers, and MS. Anthony William, the Medical Medium, associated EBV with many chronic health problems.
The Medical Medium
I heard about the Medical Medium when his first book came. He talked a lot about EBV but I didn’t think that was an issue for me. Plus, I didn’t read his books because that was the year my MS symptoms were reversing on the paleo diet.
Fast forward to today, last fall my blood work showed I was heading toward heart disease. I was also diagnosed with osteoporosis in both hips. People with MS have a higher risk for both heart disease and osteoporosis. This was when I realized the paleo diet wasn’t working for me and switched to a plant-based diet.
I also decided to start looking into Anthony William, aka Medical Medium. Knowing he talked a lot about EBV I decided to check the book out from my library. The book intrigued me and a lot of what he recommended I was already doing. I ended up buying the book for the information, the delicious recipes, and to try his 28-Day Healing Cleanse which is in the book.
In the book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal, there is an entire chapter dedicated to MS. Anthony William talks about his perspectives on MS. He believes that the presence of EBV in the body causes MS.
Anthony talks about the four stages of EBV and 6 groups. One being the mildest and six being the most severe. Of course, MS is the sixth. EBV enters CNS, triggers an autoimmune response, and destroys the myelin sheath. He claims EBV causes neuroinflammation and neuron damage.
He emphasizes a healing protocol with diet changes and supplements. This will address viral activity and support the immune system. Anthony promotes a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
He also recommends specific supplements to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Strengthen the immune system
- Support detoxification
Heavy metals are a cofactor of MS. In the Medical Medium book, he says EBV feeds on heavy metals. He recommends people with MS drink his “Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie” every day. In his Brain Saver book, he has an Advanced Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie.
The foods he recommended avoiding were foods I was already avoiding. Except for citric acid. Citric acid comes from citric fruits so why was he recommending avoiding it?
He claims citric acid is “very irritating to the linings of the stomach and the intestinal tract.” He also said the additive citric acid is often corn-derived. I looked it up and sure enough, it’s true.
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Here are the foods he recommends avoiding:
- Corn, it’s mostly a GMO
- Soy, it’s mostly a GMO
- Canola oil, it’s mostly a GMO and it can feed viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold
- Processed beet sugar, it’s mostly a GMO (organic beets are safe to consume)
- Eggs cause inflammation and are a common allergen. Plus, they feed viruses, bacteria, yeast, mold, Candida, and other fungi.
- Dairy (it causes MS flares)
- Pork has a high-fat content
- Farmed fish are often given antibiotics and treated with toxic chemicals
- Gluten, it makes it very difficult for your body to heal
- MSG builds up in your brain causing inflammation
- Natural flavors, it has hidden MSG
- Artificial flavors, it’s a chemical additive
- Artificial sweeteners act as neurotoxins disrupting your neurons and your central nervous system
- Citric acid, it’s often corn-derived
Grains aren’t on the list of foods to avoid. But, he says “If you’d like to recover from your illness as quickly as possible, minimize grains of any kind.” I think it’s best to avoid all grains until you’ve healed. Afterward, you can add gluten-free grains like quinoa back into your diet.
I’ve found his information interesting and when I looked up what he says, it’s true. Granted, some of what he says is not scientifically validated. But, look at how long it took them to validate EBV as the main cause of MS. Plus, I’m the type who looks outside the box. Obviously, since I stopped using MS drugs and started managing my MS naturally back in 2005.
I’m not promoting the Medical Medium, everyone has different beliefs. But, he promotes eating mostly fruits and vegetables. These are the foods that are healing for us. He also promotes eating a low-fat diet to help our liver. Liver fatty disease (a build-up of excess fat in the liver) happens in about one in every 10 people.
Here’s a quote from Anthony William:
“If you’ve been diagnosed with MS, your practitioner may recommend an abundance of protein believing it supports muscle strength. But it’s critical to understand that eating plenty of clean carbohydrates (which I discuss in Liver Rescue), not protein, is more important and will actually help you build muscle.”
Healing Foods for MS
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Everything Anthony William says is exactly what you need to do. That is, eating clean, whole foods of mostly fruits and vegetables. In the Medical Medium book, he also talks about fear fruit. Don’t avoid fruit, it’s full of antioxidants, fiber, and phytonutrients, everything you need to heal. I avoided most fruits for over eight years thinking they fed Candida. Again, I looked this up, and sure enough fruit does NOT spike your blood sugar due to its fiber content.
Anthony William says to heal from MS you need to eat the “Holy Four” foods:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Herbs
- Wild foods
“As you work to recover from MS, bring in an abundance of carbohydrate-rich fruits and veggies, as well as plenty of leafy greens, to help maintain strength and heal.”
Wild blueberries are an essential food to consume while healing from MS. They contain a number of health benefits, including restoring and calming the nerves.
Herbal Teas
They are many beneficial herbal teas on the market. They help with stress, insomnia, detoxing, digestive health, and immune support.
I explored other healing herbal teas promoted by Anthony William for MS and found:
Horsetail packs a punch of vitamin C and B-complex. Also, minerals such as silica, calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese. Horsetail contains powerful antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and astringent properties. Horsetail has silica which strengthens the brain, nerve cells, and spinal cord tissues. It improves memory and helps prevent memory loss. It effectively combats incontinence, bladder weakness, and UTIs. Here’s the brand of herbal tea I use: Celebration Herbals Horsetail Tea Organic.
TIP: Allow it to steep for at least 15 minutes or more.
Oatstraw is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, & B-complex. Also, minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, silica, and zinc. It has tremendous benefits for the nervous system. It helps reduce brain fog and strengthens the nerve sheaths. It’s an important herb for the skeletal, circulatory, and neurological systems. Here’s the brand of herbal tea I use: Celebration Herbals Organic Oatstraw Green Flowering Tea.
TIP: Allow it to steep for 15 minutes or more, and sweeten it with raw honey if desired.
Rose hips are higher in vitamin C which helps protect our immune system. EBV releases damaging neurotoxins and creates biofilms that are damaging to our organs. The vitamin C in rose hips dissolves the biofilms. Rose hips are also amazing for alleviating UTIs which is a common complaint in people with MS. Here’s the brand of herbal tea I use: Traditional Medicinals Organic Rose Hips & Hibiscus Herbal Tea.
TIP: Before you brew rose hip tea, set the serving of dried rose hips you intend to use in the sun for five minutes (no more). Once you’ve made your tea, add a squeeze of lemon and some raw honey to make the vitamin C content highly active.
Cofactors of MS
The Medical Medium book details what MS is and what causes it. He talks about cofactors such as Candida, heavy metals, and streptococcus bacteria. He also talks about how lesions should not be the main focus like neurologists tend to make it. Instead, the symptoms associated with MS come from EBV neurotoxins, not myelin nerve sheath injury.
“That is, an aggressive EBV variety feed on mercury and releases large deposits of neurotoxins that can hamper neurotransmitters, weaken electrical impulses, inflame nerves, and create the symptoms associated with MS – without even injuring or damaging the myelin nerve sheath.” – Anthony William, Medical Medium
There are many supplements he recommends. He also recommends starting your day with
Medical Medium’s Guide to Healing MS
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The Medical Medium, Anthony William, offers alternative perspectives on healing MS. He emphasizes the role of EBV and adopts a holistic approach. He suggests dietary changes, herbal teas, and supplements to support natural healing.
Anthony William gets his information from the “Spirit” whom he communicates with. Ultimately, it would help if you approached the Medical Medium’s insights with an open mind. As he says in his book “Do you have 20 years to wait before medical science discovers the true cause of your suffering and the way to get better?”
Whether you believe in him or not, what he says makes sense. The recipes in his books are worth the price.
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Resources:
Medical Medium: Guide to Healing MS
