At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica Sutta wanted to do what was right. As “a law-abiding citizen,” she felt it was her responsibility to get vaccinated to protect her community and help stop the pandemic. She never expected a negative reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine—one that would dramatically change the course of her…

There is “compelling epidemiological evidence” revealing a “strong association” between being obese or overweight and the risk of developing autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. “From an immunological standpoint, the cellular and molecular mechanisms linked to this association include the overstimulation of T lymphocytes by nutrient- and energy-sensing pathways,” according to a…

The benefits of a ketogenic diet may extend far beyond weight loss. It may also benefit those with autoimmune disorders. Why Does Ketogenic Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease? Surrounded by controversy, this dietary approach is characterized by low consumption of carbohydrates, (less than 50 grams per day) and a higher intake of fat. The diet is often demonized for…

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty mustering up the energy to live a normal life. Extreme fatigue often tops the list of the most distressing symptoms. Now, a new study suggests that light therapy may help people with MS get their lives back. MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks…

If you have Type 2 diabetes, you likely know about or have taken an anti-hyperglycemic medication–but did you know that diabetes medications may affect your risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS)? Diabetes May Harm Your Brain Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic and autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves and…

Researchers have traced a previously observed link between microscopic organisms in the digestive tract—collectively known as the gut microbiome—and multiple sclerosis. Their study in genetically altered mice and people supports the belief that dietary adjustments such as increased fiber may slow MS progression, and they are already working to test the effect of dietary interventions…

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) was confirmed as a major culprit of multiple sclerosis (MS) by scientists. EBV is actually ubiquitous in the population and infects up to 95 percent of adults. For years, this was a suspected possibility.The suspicion has been confirmed by a Harvard study published in the journal Science in January 2022. U.S….

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.  It can lead to a wide range of signs and symptoms, from numbness and weakness in the limbs to blurry…

John Otwell was driven by desperation five years ago to search online for a non-pharmaceutical treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). That’s when he stumbled onto a social media page about the Coimbra protocol. He read testimonies including one by a young man who was playing piano after being unable to even lift his head, and…

People suffering from multiple sclerosis or at risk of developing it can live more rewarding lives when they increase and monitor their vitamin D levels. Your body makes vitamin D in skin, the largest organ, when it’s exposed to sunlight. Higher vitamin D levels lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), and boosting vitamin…