Last Updated on December 5, 2023 by Cathy
Would you like to know the one little secret your doctor isn’t telling you? Neurologists recommend multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to start one of the MS medications. Unfortunately, standard medical treatments for MS are toxic and don’t always work. My neurologist told me “If they work, they work 33% of the time.” If they work? Those are extremely poor odds!
Besides that, MS medications cause many side effects. Including flu-like symptoms, bacterial infections, suicidal thoughts even death. MS patients spend an average of $60,000 per year on medications alone. That doesn’t include doctor visits, over-the-counter pain relievers, MRIs, or physical therapy. Plus, NONE of these medications stop the progression of MS, they only slow it down “if they work.”
So what’s the secret? Okay, it’s not a secret but doctors don’t like to talk about it and that’s how to manage MS through your lifestyle. Including your diet, environmental toxins, low vitamin D, and any infections you may have or had in the past. Chronic inflammation is at the root of many diseases including MS.
Causes of MS
Today, researchers are getting closer than ever to the exact cause of MS. They discovered people with MS have different gut bacteria than healthy people. This may lead to the development of probiotic strategies for stopping the progression. Why people with MS have an unbalance of good to bad bacteria is still known. For some, it’s caused by an overuse of antibiotics wiping out the good bacteria. It allows bad bacteria and yeast overgrowth (Candida) to take over. Since every person is different, there’s not going to be one answer.
Triggers to MS:
- Poor Diet
- Infections (bacteria, parasites, viruses, and yeast overgrowth)
- Environmental toxins (heavy metals, mold, pesticides, etc.)
- Chronic stress
- Hormones (adrenaline, cortisol, etc.)
Natural Remedies
Most neurologists won’t tell you – it is possible to put your MS into remission using food as your medicine. Not only does it put it into remission but you can also reverse some of your symptoms.
Some doctors may even tell you that diet won’t work. That’s exactly what my drug pusher, oops – neurologist told me as he kept pushing these medications. What made me mad was when I discovered he was getting paid by the pharmaceutical companies. It made me wonder if he cared about his patients or if he was looking to make extra money.
Removing toxins allows the body to heal and start healing. Unfortunately, doctors aren’t trained in the importance of gut microbiome. Instead, they keep prescribing medications only as a quick fix or band-aid.
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leaky gut syndrome is also known as a leaky gut. Normally the gut lining is tight but as it breaks down the junctions begin to open. This allows toxins, bad bacteria, and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream. Poor diet, antibiotics, stress, and toxins are major players in the breakdown of a healthy gut. Over time this leads to chronic inflammation and an immune reaction.
Early Leaky Gut Symptoms:
Abdominal pain
Depression
Digestive issues
Fatigue
Food allergy/intolerance
Migraines
Skin problems like eczema or acne
Weakened immune system
and many others
Treatments
Physicians see MS as an autoimmune disease affecting only the nervous system. In reality, it’s affecting the entire body starting with the gut. Hippocrates said, over 2,000 years ago, “All disease begins in the gut.” Researchers are now beginning to believe he was right.
Don’t get me wrong physicians save lives every day, they saved my son’s life when he was two years old. The problem is, that they weren’t trained about gut health and disease. Unfortunately, doctors don’t connect the little signs as warning signs. They only try to treat the symptom and not the cause.
Infections and Toxins
Everyone is different so the trigger to MS is also going to be different. You’ll need to look into your past and figure out what it may be. Did you have mono as a child? Were you exposed to toxic mold? Do you have a yeast overgrowth?
Many people with MS have a yeast overgrowth, also known as Candida, and don’t realize it. Candida overgrowth was my trigger. I had no idea until I started looking into possible triggers. I have taken antibiotics throughout my life starting as a toddler. Not once did I ever try building the good bacteria back up with probiotics. I ate the typical American diet which is full of hidden sugars. I loved pasta, and breads, and craved sweets, all these are a sign of Candida.
As Candida is growing it digs its roots into the intestinal lining creating a leaky gut. This allows toxins into the bloodstream and spread throughout the entire body. Unfortunately, conventional doctors don’t see Candida overgrowth as a possible trigger. When I mentioned Candida, my doctor ignored me even though I bring it up often.
By the time a person gets to the stage of having MS, there are lots of problems going on inside the body. For some people they not only have one autoimmune disease but they have two or more. Don’t get discouraged, it is possible to put your disease into remission. I was very amazed when my heat intolerance disappeared after fifteen years.
This is going to take time and commitment, it won’t happen overnight. It could even take years depending on your circumstances. I’ve had Candida overgrowth most of my life and I’m still working the last few symptoms. However, if you don’t start today you will wish you had a year from now.
Stay positive and keep moving forward!
Removing what is harming your body including:
Diet – Remove all processed foods, grains, dairy, legumes, and refined sugar. Read the ingredient labels, if you don’t know what it is – don’t eat it. You will also need to remove all foods that cause any allergies or sensitivities. Common sensitivities are gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, soy, shellfish, nightshades, and chocolate.
Start an elimination diet for other potential sensitivities. This is where you remove certain food items for at least one month and then reintroduce them one at a time. Wait a few days in between and watch for any reactions. If you are sensitive to a food item you need to stop eating it.
Stress and Infections – Stress plays a huge role in MS and can even cause a flare. Plus, you can’t heal until you get your stress under control. Learn techniques to remove stress like yoga, meditating, or going for a walk.
Bacterial and yeast overgrowth, viruses, and parasites are contributors to a leaky gut. Bad bacteria and yeast overgrowth feed on sugar, even natural sugars. Whether it’s from food or stress, stress creates cortisol which breaks down to sugar.
To remove bad bacteria and yeast overgrowth you will need to eat a low-sugar and low-carbohydrate diet. Avoid fruits high in sugar, instead eat avocados, berries, and juice from lemons and limes. In addition, use a combination of anti-fungal herbs and supplements. Such as caprylic acid, oil of oregano, raw garlic, and Pau d’Arco tea. Coconut oil is a good source of caprylic acid which also helps protect the brain.
Replace with Nutrients
Replace with nutrient-dense foods, especially vegetables. Eat a wide variety of dark leafy greens, colored, and surfer vegetables. Eat organic as much as possible to avoid pesticides. If you aren’t able to buy organic at least buy organic if it’s on the EWG’s Dirty Dozen list.
Avoid antibiotics and growth hormones. Instead, buy grass-fed meat, pasture-raised poultry, and wild-caught fish. Locally-grown produce is at its peak of ripeness and full of flavor. Sometimes it’s picked the day prior giving you the freshest produce. Plus, you’ll be eating produce that’s in season and you’ll be supporting your community.
Whenever possible buy organic grass-fed meat to avoid grain-fed animals. If not, cut out the fat from the meat you buy and add healthy fats to your meals. Eating a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices is beneficial for overall health and well-being. While fermented foods can contribute to a healthy gut microbiome by providing probiotics, a balanced diet that includes a variety of plant-based foods offers numerous advantages for your health.
You will need to do everything you can to support your digestion. Drinking lemon water or one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water can help. You may need to avoid eating raw vegetables so the fibers won’t irritate the gut lining. Or take a digestive enzyme to help break down food and absorb nutrients.
Repopulate the Good Bacteria
Taking a probiotic is a great way to add more good bacteria to your gut. Fermented foods are another great option. Avoid antibiotics unless it’s necessary, they kill off the good bacteria. If you do have to take an antibiotic also take a probiotic but at a different time of day. Commercially raised meats are also injected with antibiotics.
Overall
You won’t be able to heal your gut if you don’t remove the leaky gut trigger. Reduce inflammation, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and balance your hormones and lifestyle. This includes taking a break from your electronics, don’t take your phone or tablet to bed.
Keep a positive attitude and believe you’re going to heal!
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