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by Jane Smolnik ,ND,Certified Intuitive, Board Certified Iridologist, Master Herbalist
Disclaimer: This information is intended to educate, not to treat, cure or prevent any illness. Please
seek proper diagnosis and treatment whenever needed.
Multiple Sclerosis is the de-myelination of the nerve sheath. The body attacks and deteriorates its own
tissue, causing less integrity of the nerves. It is an Auto-immune disease, which means the body
attacks itself. There are several theories as to the possible cause. There's the MS Virus Theory - is it a
virus, not unlike polio, or is it caused by neuro-toxins? It is only 5 % hereditary, 95% 'sporatic'. There
also seems to be increased number of cases in higher latitudes, where it is darker, cooler, and damper.
1. Do NOT be in a moldy environment! In dark, damper environments, you find more cases of MS. Use
filters or ozone therapy to remove molds from the air. Chlorinated swimming pools may make it worse.
Swimming is good exercise, preferably in a lake or ocean.
2. Avoid Stressors! The neuro-endocrine system shuts down due to stressors. There's a connection
between the social / emotional self with the body. When under stress the endocrine system shuts
down part of the immune system. Upsets in our environment are reflected in our bodies. Avoid
excessive activities! It stresses the body and causes excessive activity of neurons, which causes
damage. Use gentle exercise, like Yoga. Support groups. Get frequent gentle massages.
3. Maintain Excellent health! It is crucial to minimize all cold / flu symptoms. The viral load can
become too high. Take Lysine daily, and Goldenseal 4x a day when symptoms appear. You can use
Astragalus daily as a deep immune enhancer to build up the immune system, NOT Echinacea.
4. Do NOT miss meals! Avoid Hypoglycemic conditions - it exacerbates the problem. Get your energy
from food, not from adrenaline, it drains your adrenal glands! Do not let yourself get low blood sugar.
5. Avoid Neuro-toxic solvents / chemicals. Eliminate chemical use in your home and work
environment! Use natural cleansers only! Do a severe environmental clean-up! Throw out and avoid
using any solvents.
6. Use Flax Seed Oil or Evening Primrose oil Daily! Your body needs these excellent omega 3, 6, & 9
oils. They are highly unsaturated. You can also use 800 i.u. of Vitamin E, 2x a day for rigidity. AVOID ALL
trans-fatty acids, such as margarine, crisco, chips, french fries, ice cream, and ANYTHING with
Hydrogenated Oils! Even breads and crackers! They cause oxidative damage and create bad trans-fats.
Use only good quality COLD-PRESSED oils for cooking, such as safflower, sunflower, soy, or canola
oil. Maintain a saturated fat intake of no more than 10 grams a day.
7. Eliminate Wheat and dairy from the diet. Animal and dairy products are much higher in saturated
fatty acids. Look for wheat-free breads, without hydrogenated oil! You may get remission from removing
these from your diet. You can use glucosamine sulfate to bind wheat lectin sites temporarily (2-3
weeks). Also eliminate MSG and artificial preservatives.
8. Avoid PEANUTS! All peanuts and peanut butters contain lectins, aflo-toxins. They cause the
rancidification of trans-fatty acids. Use Rose Hips, or Rosemary to neutralize aflo-toxins. The lectin
causes a worsening of symptoms.
9. MOST IMPORTANT IS YOUR DIET! Now that you know what to avoid, here's a list of what is best to
eat! These foods are considered botanical medicine itself. Instead of breads, use other complex-
carbohydrates like Yams (excellent), carrots, pumpkins, squash, green herbs, spinach, chard, beet
greens, lettuces (not iceberg). These are high in carotenoids and xanthyphils (green and yellow
pigments) No trans fatty acids. Fish is O.K. Also use yellow onions, broccoli, Russet potatoes.
Apricots are excellent! They contain every major category of liver detoxification and protective nutrients.
Eat lots of them!
10. Eat 1 cup of berries per day! -Use high concentrations of Proanthocyanins. Include bio-flavanoids
that occur naturally in berries! Especially high are Elderberries or Blueberries, also Blackberry,
Raspberry, and Grapes. Frozen is best! It releases the cell wall. This has taken people from only
crawling, to playing golf! Frozen berry juice is good too. Also BLUE Corn chips are very high, but get
baked, oil-free! It decreases the inflammatory process around the nerves. Concentration of Elderberry
is very effective. Take Super Antioxidant supplements! Look for a high ORAC value – such as Pro-
Liberator has 120,000 ORAC units per bottle! Heating does not destroy flavanoids. You can also use
Quercetin - 500 mg. 3x a day.
11. Drink Green Tea - it contains catechins - which are very specific for the pancreas, and very useful
for helping diabetics and regulating blood sugar.
12. Botanical treatments - Feverfew is a very helpful herb for inhibiting inflammatory process. Use 2-
3x a day. It works like Prednisone. Licorice root can also be used. (Avoid if you have high blood
pressure) It contains bio-flavanoids that block the end reaction of the inflammatory process. Black
Cohosh and Kava Kava roots are also very specific for muscle rigidity. They are anti-spasmodic and
help relax muscular and neurological pain. Kava is a central nervous system depressant and a relaxant
of the skeletal muscles, which has no narcotic properties. Sarsaparilla and Tumeric are excellent.
Tumeric is a powerful anti-oxidant and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Use 1/2 tsp. 3x a day.
(you can take as capsules, and use in cooking) Sarsaparilla is used to restore proper functioning of the
body, correcting a wide range of systemic problems. It is often very helpful, for rheumatic conditions.
13. Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin, indomethacin and ibuprofen should be
avoided in MS patients, as they inhibit the prostaglandin synthesis, which prevents the protective effect
of linoleic acids. Consider a full microbial/parasite cleanse for 90 days!
Energetically - MS is created as a result of warehousing fear and resentment regarding how well an
individual feels they were prepared for the demands of living in the adult world. They may have a deep,
unresolved loss linked with an unhappy childhood. The person may be angry at God either consciously
or unconsciously, and feels no safety, no reassurance in the world.
Most importantly, be careful to maintain this program of diet and herbs. It will help you maintain
remission. When you slack off, or go off of it completely, the symptoms may return. The success rate
depends on your diligence. It may not be easy to maintain a strict diet, but it is also not easy living with
this disease in its active stages.
References: Dr. Bill Mitchell, N.D. Botanical treatment of MS, Official Proceedings of the Naturopathic
Symposium, Black Mountain, N.C. 1996
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Dr. Michael Murray, N.D., and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
Jane Smolnik is a Naturopath, Iridologist, Master Herbalist and Nutritional Consultant with a private
practice in Asheville, NC. You can visit her online at www.ultimatehealing.com, or call 828-777-JANE
for a personal phone consult.