Do viruses cause multiple sclerosis? Over the last few years, the Epstein-Barr virus and human herpesvirus 6 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
What is the biggest cause of multiple sclerosis? I have interviewed hundreds of people who suffer with MS. They are all searching for a better way to treat it – a way to get their lives back. Chronic silent infections are the biggest cause of MS, and by treating the cause a significant amount of
2019 has been an amazing year, full of inspiring successes and insights! We have learned so much more about the role of parasites with chronic disease, and more importantly, how to effectively treat them. I am so humbled and honoured to be part of this truly pioneering work. Treating parasites is a lost and forgotten
SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, happens when the bacteria that normally grows in the large intestine is present in the small intestine. This overgrowth in the small intestine causes pain and diarrhea, and can also lead to malnutrition as the bacteria feeds on the body’s nutrients. To successfully recover, it’s important to focus on
Best advice for anyone newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Being newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is scary. When I was diagnosed 30 years ago, I didn’t know anything about MS. I didn’t know anyone who suffered with it. I understood that it was a serious disease, but I had no idea how debilitating it could
One of the most common symptoms of autoimmune disease is chronic pain. I have extensive experience with this topic, because I have worked with hundreds of students who suffer with chronic disease and the horrible pain associated with it. These tips will help you learn to address and manage chronic pain. When students first find
MS and chronic disease in general beats us up emotionally. It affects our self-esteem, self-confidence, and robs us of our hopes and dreams. Through the Live Disease Academy I have interviewed hundreds of students who are at their lowest point. It breaks my heart to hear how much people are suffering. Mindset is everything I
It’s that time of year again, when ticks are out and Lyme disease is front and centre. Lyme disease is spread through biting insects. Virtually all biting insects, including ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, horse flies, spiders and mites carry the bacteria associated with Lyme. Shockingly, researchers have found that up to 80% of mosquitoes can carry
Image credit: Phys.org Have you ever thought you had successfully treated an infection but it kept coming back? Or wondered why you’ve had a chronic infection for years and are still not able to treat it successfully? With acute infections like fever, swelling, or redness, bacteria live as single cells and are usually easily treated.
Becoming the director of your health is one of the most important skills you will ever learn – but what does it really mean? Many of us think, “If I just eat right and exercise I’ll be healthy, and if by some random chance I do become sick with a disease, my doctor will fix
For many us diagnosed with a disease label, before that diagnosis we thought we were healthy. We started having symptoms and went to our doctor, only to be given a life-altering diagnosis. From there we followed standard of care and managed our symptoms, all the while losing our independence and our quality-of-life. But then we start to research. We read, watch videos, listen to podcasts, look
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