MS and turmeric
I am 28 and four years ago, was diagnosed with MS. I take the conventional drugs but have also consulted a nutritionist and switched to a gluten-free diet which really helps with the fatigue. I already take fatty acids but am now interested in the turmeric extract, curcumin, which has been used successfully in mice with a similar auto-immune condition. What do you think?...
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MSG (monosodium glutamate) headaches
I get shocking headaches if I eat anything with mono sodium glutamate (MSG) in it. I cannot find stock for casseroles and soups that doesn’t contain it. Can you help?...
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MSM and fatigue
I've been using MSM for some time which, unfortunately, leaves me feeling so tired I can barely get out bed in the mornings. Even 50mg a day leaves me exhausted. Is this a normal side effect, or am I doing something wrong like taking too much?...
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Mucous-free diet for arthritis
I suffer from arthritis in the joints of my finger. I have now been advised to cut out dairy products and caffeine. How is this going to help?...
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Multiple allergies, hayfever and eczema
I suffer from severe eczema and hay fever and a number of food allergies. I have tried lots of exclusion diets but cannot give up sugar. My nose is constantly running and red and my eyes look really swollen. I use an antihistamine nasal spray all year long. I’m allergic to ordinary vitamin pills and have not been able to find hypoallergenic zinc or cod liver oil. Help!...
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Multiple Sclerosis websites
My friend has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and has become very skilled at finding alternative measures to manage the disease. We want to find a good website that can tell us about not only the various alternatives available to her, but the research behind these. We know there is a surfeit of information on the web and so would be grateful if you could tell us which sites you recommend....
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Multiple Sclerosis/MS
Earlier this year I was diagnosed as suffering from multiple sclerosis. I have always tried to eat healthily but I am even more anxious to look after myself properly now. I am 37 and married with two children. I don’t smoke and drink very little alcohol. I suffer from IBS and watch my diet very carefully. What else do you suggest?...
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Muscle tension headaches
Two years ago, I started to suffer from unusual headaches. After various tests, I have now been told these are muscle tension headaches. I now take a prescription painkiller which helps, but it has side-effects. Is there something more natural I could use?...
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Mycoplasma pneumonia
I am recovering from mycoplasma pneumonia. I was treated with antibiotics which I have now finished. What can you recommend to speed my recovery. I want to use natural remedies and vitamins. I am 47 and do not smoke....
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Myrrh for mouth ulcers
I regularly suffer from mouth ulcers and have now more or less given up asking the doctor to help. I’ve been told there is nothing I can do to prevent or cure them and it’s true that all the medicines I have used have had no effect. Antiseptic mouth washes have made no difference either. Can you suggest something alternative?...
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