Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). It affects the nerves of the brain and the spinal cord. Nerves are usually protected by an outer covering or sheath called myelin. This disease affects the myelin that surrounds the nerves, resulting in loss of communication between nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is an inflammatory disease,and it causes swelling of the myelin sheath, resulting in its damage. Multiple sclerosis can affect any part of the brain or spinal cord, and it is often called an unpredictable disease as the prognosis is uncertain.

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Treatment
Steroids, antibody treatment, beta interferon, and synthetic myelin protein are used to control the number of attacks. However, many of these medications have serious side effects and are usually not administered unless absolutely necessary.While some feel that this disease is best left untreated, others feel that there are a number of natural remedies that can help manage this problem effectively. Listed below are some of the home remedies that are believed to be effective in treating multiple sclerosis.

Natural Cure
Diet: Over the years, a number of diets have been advocated for Multiple Sclerosis such as gluten-free diets, tobacco-free diets, low-fat diets and sucrose-free diets. Some diets include certain unsaturated fats such as linolinic acid and vitamin B12.Vitamin C, as it can help relieve bladder infections that are common with multiple sclerosis,is also included. One study did show that in people with multiple sclerosis who had low vitamin D levels had more problems associated with multiple sclerosis. Therefore, daily supplementation with vitamin D is recommended for those with multiple sclerosis.

Temperature control: Those with multiple sclerosis cannot tolerate heat very well. Using an air conditioner both at home and while traveling by car can help relieve this problem by a large extent. Using thick curtains and overhead fans will also help. Having a cool water bath is usually better or even spraying water on yourself periodically can help. Other cooling options include using ice pack and layered clothing to maintain body temperature.

Exercise and yoga: Over 50% of people suffering from multiple sclerosis who practiced yoga claimed that this was very beneficial for them. Within 6 months, they were not as tired or as weak as they had been. Even those who had some amount of moderate exercise like bicycling on a stationary bike observed that they had more energy and strength than their non-active counterparts.