How to Recover from an MS Relapse—Fast

An MS flare can feel like a major setback. One day things are manageable, and the next, symptoms like numbness, vision problems, fatigue, or muscle weakness can suddenly return—or worsen. These flares can be scary and exhausting, especially when they seem to strike without warning.

During an MS attack, it’s common to feel helpless—like the disease is in control and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. But that’s not true. While flares can feel overwhelming, they are not random or out of your hands. In fact, once you understand what’s really causing them, you can take clear steps to calm the inflammation, ease your symptoms, and prevent future flares.

 

 

 

A New Way of Understanding MS

Experts tell us that MS is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system. Based on this theory, treatment usually focuses on suppressing the immune system with medications.

But the Live Disease Free approach, developed by wellness educator Pam Bartha—who has lived MS-free for over 35 years—offers a completely different perspective. This approach is backed by decades of research and real-life recoveries, and it points to a root cause that conventional medicine has overlooked:

MS is caused by chronic parasitic infections—including worms, fungi, protozoa, and bacteria. These microbes invade the body, damage tissues, and release toxins. Over time, they disrupt the immune system and cause inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. This leads to the symptoms and flares associated with MS.

When these infections are treated and their toxins are cleared, symptoms improve—and long-term recovery is possible.

 

What Triggers an MS Relapse?

MS Flares happen when parasites become more active and produce more toxins, causing an increase in inflammation. The most common triggers include:

• Emotional stress (grief, trauma, major life events)
• Physical injury or illness
• Poor sleep or chronic sleep deprivation
• A diet high in sugar, starch, or caffeine
• Alcohol consumption
• Constipation or poor detoxification.

Often it is a combination of the above factors that trigger a flare.

 

10 Steps to Recover Quickly From an MS Attack and Prevent Them in the Future

1. Follow the Live Disease Free Diet Strictly

The first step in calming a flare is to immediately follow the Live Disease Free eating plan properly:

• Lower your total daily carbs to 30–40 grams (ideally closer to 30)
• Remove sugar, grains, caffeine, and alcohol completely
• Learn more about the Live Disease Free Diet Here

 

This helps to:

• Greatly reduce the parasites favorite source of energy
• Reduce their activity and toxin production
• Lower inflammation and immune stress
• Ease symptoms quickly—often within days.

You can find full diet guidelines at LiveDiseaseFree.com under the Research tab.

 

2. Promote Daily Bowel Movements

Proper elimination is key during recovery. If toxins stay in the gut too long, they can be reabsorbed into the bloodstream and cause more inflammation throughout the body.

To support bowel movements:

• Drink plenty of filtered water
• Use natural products like magnesium citrate, Oxy-Powder or Vitality Capsules if needed
• Use CD enemas as part of your detox support – see below.

The goal is to have at least 1 bowel movement per day.

 

3. Use CD Enemas to Flush Out Parasites and Their Toxins

If done properly, chlorine dioxide (CD) enemas can be a safe and effective way to reduce toxic load and eliminate parasites from the large intestine.

These enemas help to:

• Remove parasites, their waste and inflammatory toxins
• Reduce brain fog, fatigue, nerve pain and many other symptoms
• Provide fast symptom relief—sometimes within 24–48 hours
• Help relieve constipation (when used with supplements), brain fog, and other severe neurological symptoms.

*It is very important to work with an experienced integrative practitioner to learn how to do safe and effective CD enemas.

 

4. Consider Antihistamines to Calm the Immune Response

Histamine is usually elevated during MS flares, worsening inflammation and symptoms. A basic, drowsy-form antihistamine (such as Benadryl) may help reduce the immune system’s overreaction and improve sleep, but always check with your doctor.

Antihistamines can:

• Reduce inflammation caused by overactive immune cells
• Promote deeper rest and nervous system repair
• Sedate the parasites, thus lowering inflammation.

*Always check with a pharmacist or doctor before using any new medication, especially if you take prescription drugs.

 

5. Use Binders to Absorb and Remove Toxins

When parasites become more active or begin to die off, they release more harmful toxins that affect the central nervous system, muscles, and immune system. Binders help trap these toxins in the digestive tract and safely remove them from the body.

Recommended binders can include the following:

• Chlorella
• Activated charcoal or food grade bentonite clay.

Use activated charcoal or food grade bentonite clay short-term during active flares, and take them at least 2–3 hours away from supplements and medications. Chlorella can be taken ongoing.

 

6. Prioritize Rest and Reduce Stress

Stress is one of the most common flare triggers. It suppresses the immune system and makes parasites more active. Recovery happens faster when the body and mind are calm.

Suggestions:

• Take time off to rest (physically and mentally)
• Avoid screens, bright lights, and stimulation
• Use calming tools like prayer, breathing, or gentle stretching
• Get extra sleep—even short naps help
• Spend time in nature.

Make rest and stress management a top priority during an MS attack.

 

7. Eliminate Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sugar

Even small amounts of caffeine and sugar can make parasites more active and cause an increase in inflammation. Alcohol is a mycotoxin and certain alcoholic beverages contain yeast, byproducts, and metabolites which adds more stress on the body. It has been well documented in research that people diagnosed with MS have significantly higher levels of the yeast Candida in the body but also the brain.

Avoid:

• All caffeine including coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks
• Honey, fruit, or natural sweeteners
• Alcohol and fermented drinks and foods
• Follow the Live Disease Free Cheat Sheet

Removing these triggers can significantly reduce symptoms and help you feel better faster.

 

8. Track Triggers and Patterns

MS Flares can teach you a lot about what is causing MS. After the worst symptoms pass, take time to reflect.

Keep a simple journal and ask the following questions:

• Was I more stressed than usual?
• Was I sleep deprived?
• Was I eating more carbs?
• Was constipated or dehydrated?

Recognizing patterns helps prevent future relapses and keeps your healing on track.

 

9. Treat the Parasites That Cause MS

Once inflammation has reduced and symptoms have improved, the most important step is to treat the parasites themselves.

Why this matters:

• Parasites are the root cause of MS
• Flares will continue in the future unless the infections are addressed
• Long-term recovery depends on treating these microbes effectively.

The Live Disease Free proven plan uses a layered treatment strategy—starting with treating larger parasites and then moving onto treating smaller parasites. Treatment plans are individualized to include carefully selected herbs, oxygen therapies, and parasite drugs that are effective against the specific parasites a person is dealing with.

This step is essential for stopping the cycle of future relapses and it is vital to restoring long-term wellness.

Learn more about the Live Disease Free Plan Here.

10. Rebuild Health-Promoting Microbes to Rebuild Your Defense

Once you’ve calmed the flare, reduced parasite activity and treated them effectively, it’s essential to rebuild your natural defenses—your healthy microbes.

The friendly microbes in your gut, known as the microbiome, play a vital role in:

• Digestion
• Regulating your immune system
• Producing anti-inflammatory compounds
• Making important vitamins like B vitamins and vitamin K
• Protecting against future parasitic infections.
  

Unfortunately medications, stress, poor diet, an unhealthy lifestyle, environmental toxins and parasites themselves can all damage your microbiome, making it harder to stay healthy and increasing your risk of future flares and other diseases.

To stay well long-term:

• Feed your healthy microbes with low-carb, fiber-rich vegetables from the Live Disease Free diet
• Include fermented raw sauerkraut which is rich in naturally occurring probiotics
• Consider targeted probiotic supplements (without prebiotics) if necessary
• Minimize exposure to antibiotics and toxins that harm good microbes.

And even when balance has been restored, it’s important to remember that parasites are everywhere in our environment—from food and water to pets and travel. That’s why it is recommended to periodically treat parasites as part of a long-term prevention strategy. This helps ensure that parasites don’t repopulate and begin causing disease again.

Restoring your microbiome and managing parasites is not a one-time task—it’s a lifelong priority. A strong and balanced gut ecosystem, supported by regular parasite maintenance, is one of the best protections against chronic disease and the missing link to living a long, healthy, and happy life.

Final Thoughts

An MS flare can be scary—but it doesn’t mean you’re out of control. Once you understand the real cause of MS and the specific steps that support healing, you can take action—and recover faster.

The Live Disease Free approach has helped thousands of people calm MS relapses, recover their health, and start living again. You are not helpless. You are not stuck. There is a path to recovery—and you can follow it, one step at a time.

To learn more, visit LiveDiseaseFree.com and watch Pam Bartha’s free Masterclass Training. You’ll find the tools, guidance, and real-life success stories to help you on your journey back to health.

There are real solutions to recover from parasites today!

To restore health, we must focus on treating the cause of inflammation, which are parasites. First, identify the enemy (parasites), then support the body and treat the parasites while following a holistic approach. When parasitic infections are treated effectively, we can overcome inflammation or disease.

If you’re frustrated with the fact that our standard of care STILL doesn’t offer a real solution for treating MS and other diseases, then click on the link below to watch Pam Bartha’s free masterclass training and discover REAL solutions that have allowed Pam and many others to live free from MS and other diseases.

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