The life-saving, Nobel Prize winning anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is no longer available in Canada for human use. Health Canada, why are you withholding a drug that is on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines, and that has the potential to truly help MS sufferers? Facts: 1. In 2014, pathologist Dr. Alan MacDonald discovered
Recently in Canada, Global News aired a docuseries called Brain Interrupted – Canada’s Multiple Sclerosis Story. The series highlighted several topics relating to MS, including the different types of MS, and how diagnosis and drug treatment has changed over the years. It also explored topics like why more women than men are being diagnosed, and
Cooking fresh salmon en papillote (that is, in parchment) is a mess-proof way to coax the most flavour from the fish without adding a lot of oil or butter — and it’s pretty much impossible to dry the salmon out with this cooking method. This recipe and photo is from Martha Stewart’s Better Basics: 10 New
Nutrition is the foundation for wellness – and nutrition from our food provides the fuel to build healthy cells and a healthy body. Unfortunately, most of our food produced today is significantly lower in nutrition than ever before, and even when we focus on eating healthy, many of us suffer from nutritional deficiencies. While supplements
It is becoming obvious that silent chronic infections in the body are the biggest cause of disease. To successfully recover from disease, it is vital that we better understand which microorganisms cause disease symptoms, how they bypass our natural defenses and infect us, where they like to live in the body, and how they cause
For anyone suffering with chronic disease, correcting nutritional deficiencies is the essential first step in recovery. Nutrition from our food provides the fuel to make healthy cells and a healthy body, and it is scientifically proven that nutritional deficiencies cause disease. Although we live in the land of plenty, more of us suffer with nutritional deficiencies
Taco lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious alternative to hardshell tacos, and very easy to make! Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp avocado oil 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder (omit
With so many eating plans out there, it can be daunting to try to figure out which one is best for you – which one will help you recover from chronic disease and live your best life. Whole 30, vegan, vegetarian, keto, high-fat, low-fat…the list goes on! Food is a hot topic right now, and
We are all trying to make better food choices by purchasing organic and natural products whenever possible. There are so many more healthy options available to us now, however not all products are created equal, and learning how to read an entire label is a skill everyone should learn. Even food products labelled as “organic”
The arrival of spring often infuses us with a renewed sense of hope and energy, a desire to start things anew and improve our overall health. Why not make healthy eating choices that support this positive momentum? Here is a fresh and healthy recipe that will brighten up your lunch or dinner table, boost your energy and support optimal
With so many eating plans out there, it can be hard to know how to choose the best one to help you recover from MS or other chronic disease. You know that diet is important, but you’re just not sure where to start. I follow the Live Disease Free Eating Plan that I picked as
A root canal is a common procedure, recommended when the soft tissue inside the tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth or a crack or chip in the tooth. If the inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can
Whether you’re hosting friends or family this holiday weekend, or attending a holiday meal as a guest I wanted to share some delicious meal ideas that won’t set your health back. Here are some recipe ideas to go along with an oven roasted turkey: • Oven roasted carrots with thyme • Lemon ginger broccoli •
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human herpesvirus 6 are two viruses that have received a lot of research attention as being possible causes of multiple sclerosis. However, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, “To date, researchers have not been able to identify a single virus as the trigger for MS.” –https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/What-Causes-MS/Viruses Could viruses be involved
It is becoming increasingly evident that the bacteria associated with Lyme disease is also a major cause of multiple sclerosis symptoms. Lyme disease is an infection caused by various bacteria including Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and others, that are transmitted through biting insects, and can cause debilitating illness. In this blog post, the research is
At least 30-40 years ago, several medically-trained health care professionals understood that fungal overgrowth played a significant role in causing multiple sclerosis. Dr. William Crook, Dr. C. Orian Truss, Dr. Luc De Schepper and Dr. Zoltan P. Rona are four doctors that taught me that MS is caused by infection, and that fungal overgrowth is a major cause of multiple sclerosis
There is growing evidence that MS is an infectious disease, and when we suffer with neurological symptoms of MS (or other neurological diseases) research is showing that most often several microbes are responsible for our symptoms – directly or indirectly. These microbes can include fungus, vector borne infections (Lyme disease), parasites and possibly viruses. In
Stress carries an emotional toll, but as many people know, it can also be very damaging to your health. Chronic stress, in particular, has been linked to anxiety, depression, heart disease, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, memory and concentration impairment, and weight gain. Now, a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience gives us a better understanding of why chronic
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