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Multiple Sclerosis |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic (long-term), progressive, degenerative disorder that affects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis is widely believed to be an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the immune system attacks components of the body as if they are foreign.
A fatty substance, called myelin, surrounds and insulates nerve fibers and facilitates the conduction of nerve impulse transmissions. MS is characterized by damage to myelin (called demyelination) caused by the destruction of specialized cells (oligodendrocytes) that form the myelin. Demyelination causes scarring and hardening (sclerosis) of nerve fibers .... Read more |
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Multiple Sclerosis Expert Articles |
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Prevention and Self-Management of Multiple Sclerosis
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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Diet: Nutritional changes along with the addition of supplements (vitamins, minerals, and herbs) may be effective in reducing symptoms associated with neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS). It is best to avoid caffeine and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco.
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Causes and Risk Factors of Multiple Sclerosis
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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The causes of multiple sclerosis are when myelin (the protective coating around nerves) is attacked by the individual's immune system and inflammation results, causing problems in nerve transmission. When myelin is lost or damaged, the transfer of nerve impulses to and from the brain is disrupted and nerve tissue can become inflamed.
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Types of Multiple Sclerosis
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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Multiple sclerosis is classified according to frequency and severity of neurological symptoms, the ability of the CNS to recover, and the accumulation of damage. Primary progressive MS: Primary progressive MS causes steady progression of symptoms with few periods of remission. With primary progressive MS, symptoms get worse over time, but there are no relapses or remissions.
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