The overlap of symptoms between these two diseases has complicated physician’s process for diagnosing either one. Not only do they share many symptoms, they may also appear similar during an MRI brain scan. This has led to some discussion in the scientific community as to whether or not Lyme disease and Multiple Sclerosis should be looked
I am so happy to be able to share my amazing story of living MS free for 29 years with you. This is a story of hope, victory, and second chances. I was diagnosed with MS in 1989 when I was just 28 years old. I was a young mom, had always been a healthy
Staying on track with the Live Disease Free eating plan can can make it difficult to find healthy meal ideas for the holidays. Whether you’re hosting friends or family, or attending a holiday meal as a guest, I wanted to share some delicious meal ideas that align with the Live Disease Free eating plan. Here are
Autoimmune disease and chronic disease are an epidemic. This alarming trend is not only impacting baby boomers and retirees, but also young adults and children. Fortunately, there is a growing movement of people who are not willing to accept a life of sickness and disability – they are instead determined to find hope and answers. At
Over the past few months I have been sharing ground-breaking studies and lectures on the impact parasitic infections have on MS patients. One of these studies was a 2016 presentation by Dr. Alan MacDonald, where he shared a shocking discovery – nematodes were found in the brains and spinal fluid of 100% of deceased MS
A 2017 study published in The Lancet aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of clemastine fumarate, an antihistamine, as a treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis. Study: Clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy for multiple sclerosis (ReBUILD): a randomised, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial This study showed that a small group of patients suffering with
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1988. In early 1989, I was introduced to the work of Dr. Maas, a neurologist in the Netherlands who had multiple sclerosis and treated many patients with multiple sclerosis. She found that antihistamines were very important in minimizing the damage of MS attacks, and that they helped her
Constipation is a common symptom associated with MS. Myself and many of my students suffered with constipation for years before we were diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The saying that all disease begins in the gut is so true, and constipation is a warning sign that we must pay attention to and correct as soon as
Mold is a type of fungus that lives off organic matter – it is everywhere in the environment and it will grow on anything. While there are over 100,000 species of mold, about two dozen molds create sickness in humans. It is estimated that in the United States, 45 million people live in a moldy
The foundation of the Live Disease Free approach is treating the infections that cause MS, and I am so excited to share exciting new research on this very topic. In June 2018, Neurobiology of Disease published Multiple sclerosis and mixed microbial infections. Direct identification of fungi and bacteria in nervous tissue online, revealing a huge
*Image shared from BeWellBuzz Heavy metal toxicity is the accumulation of heavy metals, in dangerous amounts, in the soft tissues of the body. We are exposed to heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium in the water we drink, the air we breathe and the food we eat. Industrial exposure, pollution, medicines, make-up, amalgam
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
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
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
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
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