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From Multiple Sclerosis, a Multiplicity of Challenges--New York Times, March 4, 2008

Some With MS Put Their Hopes in a Diet--New York Times, March 11, 2008

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I've read these articles but

I've read these articles but found somewhat incomplete.
i think i can provide more detail on it. specially for the next one.
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More than half a million

More than half a million people live with multiple sclerosis, yet conventional medicine still has little to offer patients. There is no known cure-and even recent breakthroughs in drug therapy do not work to control many of the symptoms or promise any degree of recovery. But there is an alternative to drugs that can stop and reverse the ravaging symptoms of MS-the MS Recovery Diet. As this book explains, there are five common food triggers that can set off the symptoms of MS-dairy, grains containing glutens, legumes, eggs, and yeast. Yet because MS is such a complex disease, other foods play a role, as culprits or aides. The MS Recovery Diet explains the background, science, and development of this treatment in one source for the first time, and shows readers how to pinpoint their specific problem foods and sensitivities. It also offers more than one hundred simple recipes, as well as strategies to improve digestion, balance the immune system, and repair the body's myelin-crucial steps toward healing the body. Both of the authors, Ann D. Sawyer and Judith E. Bachrach, who had been diagnosed and disabled by multiple sclerosis, have experienced incredible recovery on the diet. Within the first three months on this program, Sawyer was able to stop the disease progression and begin to walk short distances with an even gait. Bachrach, whose health has been declining because of MS for thirty-eight years, regained feeling in her toes in one week and after one year on the diet, has stopped taking all medication. This book shares the treatment plan that has dramatically changed their lives, and the lives of others who have discovered it. With inspiring personal stories throughout, it offers real help-and hope-for sufferers of MS

Thanks for such a good book, The Diet State

I think the book does

I think the book does mention the need to care for and heal a damaged gut as being in large part responsible for healing MS.

I have observed the same as you that the severity of my MS symptoms ebb and flow with the quality of my digestion. Have you noticed other foods that cause issues for you other than gluten?

I find what has helped me the most is going with a specific carbohydrate type diet which is basically avoiding all complex carbohydrates. On this diet I feel great. I have tried to add brown rice a few times and it knocks me back down a few notches. I think I will have to follow the specific carb diet for a year or so before trying to introduce some complex carbs again. Also, I am thinking about adding digestive enzymes to help speed up the healing.

I INTENDED THIS TO BE A

I INTENDED THIS TO BE A POSTING, not a comment to these articles. Please excuse my naivity. I would like to hear from anyone who has seen their recovery progress through changes in their digestive output? I now know I was living with a food sensativity (probably to
gluten). Based on the reading I have done and what I see, there has been significant healing in my digestive system. Why is there no mention of this aspect in the book or on this site? Is this a topic that is culturally unacceptable to speak of? Has anyone used this insight into their bodies to chart their progress? After all we are healing a 'leaky gut'!

pinkhaus

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