Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a scary diagnosis for people.  Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) – the brain and spinal cord.  MS attacks white matter tissue that is made up of nerve fibers.  Nerve fibers transmit communication signals internally within the CNS and between the CNS and nerves that supply the rest of the body.

What are the symptoms of MS?

More mild symptoms include:
• Blurred or double vision
• Body weakness
• Body numbness
• Tiredness
• Spasms in the muscles
• Extremity pins and needles
• Heat or cold sensitivity
• Bowel and urinary problems
More severe symptoms include:
• Speech difficulty
• Sexual desire loss
• Paralysis

What can be done to slow down the development of MS?

Your diet can have a huge impact on the progress of MS.  Pay attention to what you are putting into your body.  This day and age, the foods we eat are terribly unhealthy actually increasing the risks of many diseases, sometimes fatal. 

Whether you have already been diagnosed with MS or are considering a healthier lifestyle, take these diet tips into consideration.

• Eliminate or reduce gluten, such as flour, wheat, barley, oats or rye.
• Eliminate or reduce animal fats.  This includes dairy products and margarine.  Use olive oil, sunflower oil and safflower oil.
• Eliminate or reduce saturated fat foods.  Eat white meat skinless chicken and fish.  Replace unsaturated fats with saturated fats.
• Eliminate or reduce refined sugar and replace with honey, fructose and natural unsweetened fresh fruits or vegetables.

Use these tips to slow down the progress of MS, as well as help you to live a healthier life while preventing other serious health issues.