Multiple sclerosis - Nature Cures®

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which causes problems with muscle movement, balance and vision. It is often caused by the highly acidic waste products of specific types of microbes which block brain signalling, thus creating “perpetual brain fog.”

Whatever the main cause, the brain cells become weak and so multiple sclerosis can also be called a “cellular energy” disease. But weak brain cells are a symptom, not a “root cause”.

Sleep loss may aggravate some symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Sleep doubles the production rate of immature oligodendrocytes which are an insulating material known as myelin that protects the brain’s circuitry. The increase is most marked during the type of sleep that is associated with dreaming, rapid eye movement sleep (REM) and is driven by genes.

Auto-immune disease and MS

Multiple sclerosis can be an auto-immune disease where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the myelin coating of nerves in the brain and spinal cord. What this means is that a substance or microbe gets in a location of the body that the immune system cannot reach. The immune system attacks the area around the substance (hoping to kill or destroy the substance), but in the process, may do far more damage than the substance itself is causing.

Cell wall deficient bacteria can find its way inside of the myelin sheath. The immune system is unable to reach these bacteria and so damages the myelin sheath. This can be caused by the Lyme disease bacteria which can be contracted from deer ticks.

Testing for bacterial infections, especially Lyme disease, must be carried out when diagnosis is being made.

Bacterial imbalances or infections and MS

A study published in 2023 by a team from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), along with international collaborators, identified two species of gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus that may play a crucial role in triggering or exacerbating MS. Studies found that they exist in high numbers in patients with MS.

Clostridium perfringens (formerly known as Clostridium welchii, or Bacillus welchii) is a bacteria found in soil and contaminated undercooked meat. It is widely distributed in the environment and foods and forms part of the normal gut flora in man and animals. Spores of Clostridium perfringens survive cooking and, during slow cooling and unrefrigerated storage, germinate to form vegetative (growing) cells. Under optimal growth conditions the organism has a generation time of 10 to 12 minutes, and gastroenteritis often follows ingestion of food containing large numbers of vegetative cells.

Food poisoning and MS

Food poisoning most often occurs when food (usually meat) is prepared in advance and kept warm for several hours before serving. Food poisoning from these bacteria can cause diarrhoea and stomach cramps that usually resolve within 24 hours. However, the bacterium is also responsible for 80-95% of cases of gas gangrene, a rare but very severe form of gangrene (tissue death).

One particular strain of Clostridium perfringens, Type B, makes a toxin that can travel through blood to the brain and kill myelin producing cells which is the damage seen in MS.

Iron accumulation

A major cause for multiple sclerosis can also be iron accumulation in the brain due to the blocking of blood flow to pathways which remove excess iron. One Italian doctor has discovered that opening the veins using balloons or stents can relieve this accumulation of iron and reverse and stop the damage caused by iron to the blood vessels in the brain. Too much vitamin C can increase iron absorbtion whereas vitamin E reduces iron absorbtion.

More than 90% of people with MS have some sort of malformation or blockage in the veins that drain blood from the brain. Because nicotine constricts blood vessels and clogs up arteries smoking may, in the long term, be an added factor in the development of multiple sclerosis.

Trans fatty acids and synthetic food additives

Multiple sclerosis can also be caused by the high consumption of trans fatty acids which stick to cell walls or constantly eating the same food that contains trans-fatty acids, synthetic food additives and microbes. Examples would be the artificial sweetener, aspartame, meat or peanut butter. People who eat a lot of peanut butter can have several health problems due to both the trans fats and microbes present in peanut butter. See>> E number dangers

Heavy metal accumulation

Another cause of multiple sclerosis is heavy metals, usually mercury from fish, dental amalgam or other sources. However, other heavy metals and even some chemicals can cause MS. Analysis of the cause of the MS must be done and will include determining whether the person has been exposed to heavy metals or other chemicals.

For example: in a dental clinic; does the person have an abnormally high number of “silver” fillings (which are actually about 50% mercury); has the person been exposed to drinking water contaminated with chemicals (e.g. well water); has the person eaten a lot of fish (all fish have some mercury in them, especially ocean fish); did the person have their mercury fillings removed by an unqualified dentist (less than 1% of all dentists are qualified to remove dental amalgam) etc.

The distribution of multiple sclerosis cases is concentrated near ocean coasts (where the person has consumed an abnormally high amount of ocean fish). Norway and the West Coast of the United States (e.g. Alaska) have abnormally high rates of MS.

There is concern that the synthesising of some vitamins can leave traces of heavy metals which are detectable in the final product. Over the last decade several supplements, from individual vitamins to whey proteins, have been tested and traces of a number of heavy metals have been detected.

As mandatory product testing is not enforced it is impossible to determine which vitamins may contain these heavy metals, and which do not. It is for this reason that

Nature Cures does not recommend synthetic forms of vitamins, as heavy metals are linked to brain degeneration, liver toxicity and genetic mutations and could lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. It is always best to consume natural foods rich in the vitamins and minerals required rather than synthetic versions.

Natural foods to reduce heavy metals in the body

Algae and seaweed can help to remove heavy metals from the body.

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Bacopa monnieri, is a herb also known as Brahami leaf, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort) that can help to open up the lymphatic system to flush out plastics. Brahmi is good for memory, focus, and brain health.

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Coriander helps to eliminate heavy metals. from the body

Green tea helps to remove heavy metals. Drink three cups per day.

Shilajit contains fulvic acid which acts as a nanocarrier helping to flush plastics from organelles and mitochondria. Considering its unique composition as a phytocomplex, very rich in fulvic acid, researchers hypothesise that shilajit is produced by the decomposition of plant material from species such as Euphorbia royleana (Sullu spurge, Royle’s spurge, Churee, Danda Thor) and Trifolium repens (white clover).

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Nutrients that can help to elminate heavy metals from the body

Alpha lipoic acid increases the levels of intra cellular glutathione. Heating or pasteurisation destroys the delicate disulphide bonds that give these proteins their bioactivity.

Cysteine is a co-factor for glutathione so foods rich in this nutrient are important.

Glutathione is a superb chelator of mercury. Alpha lipoic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine and selenium are cofactors in this process. Therefore, foods rich in these phytochemicals must be consumed to avoid developing multiple sclerosis from heavy metal contamination.

Glutamic acid is a co-factor for glutathione so foods rich in this nutrient are important.

Glycine is a co-factor for glutathione so foods rich in this nutrient are important.

Selenium is important to help remove toxins and heavy metals from the brain. Consume two Brazil nuts per day to obtain sufficient levels of this important mineral.

Sulphur-rich foods can remove heavy metals from the system.

Highest sources of sulphur in milligrams per 100 grams

Scallops 520 mg
Lobster 510 mg
Crab 470 mg
Prawns 370 mg
Mussels 350 mg
Haddock 290 mg
Brazil nuts 290 mg
Peanuts 260 mg
Cod 250 mg
Oysters 250 mg
Chicken livers 250 mg
Cheese (parmesan) 250 mg
Caviar (fish roe) 240 mg
Peaches (dried) 240 mg
Cheese (cheddar or stilton) 230 mg
Salmon 220 mg
Beef 220 mg
Eggs 200 mg
Apricots (dried) 160 mg
Almonds 150 mg
Rabbit 130 mg
Walnuts 100 mg
Peppercorns 100 mg
Cabbage 90 mg
Spinach 90 mg
Brussel sprouts 80 mg
Chickpeas 80 mg
Figs (dried) 80 mg
Coconut 80 mg
Hazel nuts 80 mg
Mung beans 60 mg
Dates 50 mg
Split peas 50 mg
Onions 50 mg
Leeks 50 mg
Radishes 40 mg

For more information about how to avoid heavy metals and eliminate them from the body see>> Heavy metals

Natural remedies for degenerative diseases like MS

Many natural foods can cleanse the body of bacterial infections and toxins, boost the immune system and aid in restful sleep. A diet rich in all colours of vegetables and fruits, legumes, herbs, spices, grains, seeds and nuts will provide the body with the nutrients necessary for these processes to take place. Choose organic where possible to avoid toxins from pesticides. Try to add many of the following foods to the diet throughout the week.

Alfalfa
Algae and seaweed
Almonds
Aloe vera juice
Apple cider vinegar
Basil
Beans
Berries
Brine pickles
Chia seeds
Citrus fruits and peel
Coconut (flesh and oil)
Dried fruits (especially apricots and dates)
Eggs
Garlic
Ginger
Grapes (black)
Green tea
Hemp seeds
Honey
Mushrooms
Oily fish
Papaya
Parsley
Peppercorns
Pomegranate juice
Pumpkin seeds
Radishes
Pink Himalayan salt
Sesame seeds
Shellfish
Spinach
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts
Watercress

Fibre and MS

Adding probiotic and prebiotic foods helps to restore the balance of the intestinal flora which helps with many bodily processes and the absorption and manufacture of some vitamins and minerals.

Eat a diet rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre in the form of amaranth, bran, brown rice, buckwheat, legumes, millet, oats, quinoa, rye, citrus peel or coconut flesh. A tablespoon of psyllium husks in plenty of water daily can aid digestion, feed the beneficial bacteria and keep the gastrointestinal tract, especially the colon, in a healthy state. This is important for those suffering with any degenerative brain disorders. See>> Feed your friendly bacteria

Vitamin A and MS

Eat foods rich in the vitamin A precursor beta carotene with fatty foods like avocado, nuts and virgin cold pressed oils. Vitamin A is thought to increase tissue resistance to penetration by microbes. Pineapple is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A. It is a useful addition to the diet as it can also help to rehydrate the brain and remove heavy metals, microbes, parasites and toxins from the body as well as reduce inflammation and aid with digestion.

The vitamin B complex and MS

The B vitamins are important to protect the nerves and myelin sheaths of the nerves especially vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 which can be deficient in those that take any kind of drugs or drink alcohol. Vegans and vegetations can consume barley grass or nori seaweed to gain sufficient vitamin B12.

Vitamin D and MS

Vitamin D is essential for the immune system to work well therefore fifteen minutes skin exposure to midday sunshine as often as possible is vital. Sunscreens and windows block the ability of the skin to utilise the sun’s rays to make vitamin D. Consuming foods rich in vitamin D may help in the early stages of multiple sclerosis. Red krill oil is one of the richest sources of both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids which are also important for a healthy brain and immune system. Krill is not contaminated by mercury, like some oily fish is, as it is short lived and resides near the surface of the oceans. Take 1000 mg of krill oil per day.

Vitamin E and MS

Not only is vitamin E an antioxidant that can help to stop free radical attacks on the body cells but it can also reduce iron accumulation that can be a cause of MS. Nuts and seeds are rich in vitamin E and should be included in the daily diet.

Zinc and MS

Foods rich in zinc also help to support the immune system. Zinc is lost by drinking alcohol and through many medications.

Mineral water and salt

Drink plentiful supplies of bottled mineral water to ensure the addition of essential minerals in the diet. Himalayan salt crystals should be used instead of table salt which has had all the essentials minerals stripped out. Sea salt has been found to contain microplastics so should also be avoided.

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