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by tedhutchinson
Thu May 17, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: commonalities between MS and Alzheimer's
Replies: 3
Views: 1540

Re: commonalities between MS and Alzheimer's

Inflammation drives MS? This paper is worthless. Inflammation-Mediated Memory Dysfunction and Effects of a Ketogenic Diet in a Murine Model of Multiple Sclerosis Full text at link. A prominent clinical symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) du...
by tedhutchinson
Wed May 16, 2012 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS
Replies: 2
Views: 1550

Re: Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Intake and Progression to Disabi

Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Intake and Progression to Disability among Veterans with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Link downloads full text PDF to your PC. Abstract Background: Early life events have been suggested to influence multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility, and to potentially modulate its cl...
by tedhutchinson
Tue May 15, 2012 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS
Replies: 2
Views: 1550

Re: Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS

Vitamin D status predicts new brain MRI activity in multiple sclerosis Abstract Objective: We sought to determine if vitamin D status is associated with developing new T2 lesions or contrast-enhancing lesions on brain MRI in relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: EPIC is a five-year longitudin...
by tedhutchinson
Tue May 15, 2012 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS
Replies: 2
Views: 1550

Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS

Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS They found that for every 10-ng/mL (25nmol/l) increase in 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, subsequent EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale) scores were 0.05 points lower, and subsequent normalized gray matter volume was 7 cc higher ..................... ...
by tedhutchinson
Tue May 01, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: Diet
Topic: Paleo Diet discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 67358

Re: Paleo Diet discussion

I firmly believe it is like the car crash analogy, there is not a singular item and we should not just be looking for the singular item relating to a specific autoimmune condition, but what are the conditions that open an opportunity for an autoimmune condition to present. Which is why I think we'v...
by tedhutchinson
Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Diet
Topic: Paleo Diet discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 67358

Re: Paleo Diet discussion

So what you are effectively saying is that the bulk of clinical trials are irrelevent, because all other body nutrient levels were not at the same ideal place when the trial was started. Sure it's a bit like doing a car fuel economy trial comparing the performance of a range of cars without actuall...
by tedhutchinson
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help for Insomnia
Replies: 6
Views: 1529

Re: Help for Insomnia

F.lux: software to make your life better Free software download to automatically reduce monitor brightness at night and restore it daytime. See also MERCOLA and SLEEP HYGIENE. Mercola has several articles on improving sleep quality. Circadian rhythm depends on BRIGHT LIGHT exposure early morning an...
by tedhutchinson
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:30 am
Forum: Diet
Topic: Paleo Diet discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 67358

Re: Paleo Diet discussion

I know it is not the solution for everyone, but there is so much circumstantial evidence around both in scientific studies as well as the numerous blogs, forum discussions around that someone would fund a full blown clinical trial. The problem is that there are so many variables. Ideally before a t...
by tedhutchinson
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Natural Approach
Topic: independent review of food supplements
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Re: independent review of food suppliments

My question was if anyone can help me with sharing these reports to choose the proper, good quality brands. I would really appreciate any help. All Consumerlabs reports show is who is paying Consumerlabs for good reports. It doesn't tell you the companies who have paid to have adverse reports remov...
by tedhutchinson
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:33 am
Forum: Natural Approach
Topic: all things vitamin D
Replies: 1115
Views: 239650

Re: FYI Re: all things vitamin D

http://www.thisisms.com/forum/regimens-f22/topic2489-285.html#p185808 "Severe Hypercalcemia Following Vitamin D Supplementation in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis - A Note of Caution" In this case we are talking about a person taking additive effect of 5500 IU of cholecalciferol and 202...
by tedhutchinson
Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:25 am
Forum: Diet
Topic: Wahls diet discussion
Replies: 372
Views: 164902

Re: Wahls diet discussion

Wahls is sort of the Swank diet (the first recommended MS diet) of today, except I'd say it trades an emphasis on low-fat for an emphasis on veggies. http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/uXBGl1nWCSk/default.jpg Dr. Wahls on Oils and Fats What she says about your brain requiring fat is fundamental to maintaining ...
by tedhutchinson
Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:51 am
Forum: Natural Approach
Topic: independent review of food supplements
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Re: independent review of food suppliments

For a while I also subscribed to Consumer Labs web site but it didn't take me long to realise it was a scam set up designed to make money for the site owners without actually providing information that would be helpful to the consumer. This website article on Consumerlabs explains how it works I do ...
by tedhutchinson
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Theoretical Immunology
Replies: 952
Views: 345879

Re: Altered Immunity & The Leaky Gut Syndrome

Treatment might also include the use of natural antibiotics: (echinacea, colloidal silver, garlic), antiparasitics:(cloves, wormwood, black walnut) and antifungal (taheebo, caplytic acid, grapefruit seed extract) depending on the type of infection which shows up on objective tests. Do be aware that...
by tedhutchinson
Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:44 am
Forum: Diet
Topic: Paleo Diet discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 67358

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She didn't like the large amount of meat eaten even if it was grass fed organic -(could cause heart attacks) So I do not have meat with every meal. But when I do I make sure it has no hormones and organic as possible . No veal. Lean meat and I eat lots of fish like wild salmon. Do be aware that a l...

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