(04-11-14) What causes multiple sclerosis?

by Derek Henry

(NaturalNews) Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the central nervous system and
normally occurs in early adulthood. It usually affects people between the ages
of 20 and 40, with women being 2 times more likely to be diagnosed with MS than
men. MS has been considered one of medicines least understood diseases, but
recognizing the common causes can provide hope to all MS sufferers.

Nutritional deficiencies
People with MS typically have nutritional deficiencies. Studies have shown
that essential fatty acids (EFA's), the building blocks of the brain and
nervous system, are lacking in many MS patients. MS is very common in Western
countries where people consume large amounts of conventional meat, dairy
products, and processed foods, all which are low in essential fatty acids.
However, it is least common in countries where diets are high in unsaturated
fats, including seed oils, olive oil, oily fish, and fresh fruits and
vegetables, all which are high in EFA's.

Even with a balanced diet, MS patients have shown difficulty in absorbing
essential nutrients. The most common deficiencies appear to be vitamins B1, B6,
and B12, as well as magnesium, zinc, folic acid, amino acids, manganese,
selenium, and EFA's.

Food sensitivities and leaky gut syndrome
Intolerances or allergies to certain kinds of foods are common in those with
MS. The most frequent are dairy products, caffeine, tannin, yeast, sugar,
wheat, gluten, corn, food additives, and fermented products such as vinegar and
wine.

The result of these food intolerances, and the Candida that is often present,
is a system wide poisoning as toxins leak through the intestines into the
bloodstream and other tissues (often referred to as "leaky gut"). The food
particles and toxins that do leak into the bloodstream are detected by the
immune system, which mounts a defense to protect the body. This places a strain
on the immune system and weakens it, which allows other pathogenic viruses and
yeasts to multiply, creating a heavier load on the immune system.

Eventually, the immune system attacks not only foreign pathogens but it's own
cells, which over time, can result in autoimmune diseases such as MS.

Toxicity
Environmental toxins such as chemicals in food and tap water, carbon monoxide
and diesel fumes, solvents, aerosol sprays, and foam in furniture and carpets,
can cause metabolic poisoning and damage the myelin sheath of nerves, the basic
defect in MS.

Mercury, first recognized as a poison in the 16th century, has been used in
dentistry since the 1820's. It has been shown to bind to the DNA of cells and
cell membranes, causing cell distortion and inhibited cell function. When this
occurs, the immune system no longer recognizes the affected cell as part of the
body and begins an autoimmune reaction, which destroys myelin in the process.
MS patients have been shown to have mercury levels in their cerebrospinal fluid
(which surrounds the brain and spinal cord) seven times higher than
neurologically healthy patients!

Viral and bacterial infections
Research on patients infected with the Epstein-Barr virus showed that levels
of EFA's are very low after illness, similar to levels found in MS patients.
The virus interferes with the body's ability to metabolize EFA's, causing a
partial breakdown of the immune system. An acute episode of Epstein-Barr during
adolescence place the person at risk for illnesses such as MS, many years
later.

Genetic predisposition
Although MS is not considered an hereditary disease, it is considered
familial. First generation relatives of MS patients show a greater risk (30-50

times more) of developing the disease than the general population. This pattern suggests a transmissible microbe as one of the causative agents of MS.

Other notable causes for MS include vitamin D deficiency, electromagnetic
fields, stress, and trauma (see sources).

To learn if heavy metals like mercury are causing your problems, and to get
some ideas on how to remove them, visit Remove them From Your Body and the
first source. For candida (yeast, fungus) and leaky gut issues, see Kill
Candida.

Sources:

http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com

Trivieri, Larry. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Berkeley, CA:
Celestial Arts, 2002. Print.

http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com

http://truthwiki.org/Vitamin_D

http://www.naturalnews.com

http://truthwiki.org/Vitamin_D

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