Certain diets may support cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a systematic review of available studies. Studies of the low-fat Swank and Wahls diets reported improvements in processing speed and self-perceived cognitive function, although the evidence was limited. Evidence for the Mediterranean diet was mixed, while…
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The family joke is that Mom pulls everyone out of school and work for an entire day, twice a year, just so we don’t get dental work. I like my dentists conservative and careful. That is what functional, biological dentistry is all about, and this integrative physician and mom who…
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Lower levels of a rare gut bacterium called Akkermansia massiliensis may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) by reducing the activity of an immune-regulating gene called FcRL3, offering researchers potential new therapeutic targets, according to a genetic study. “The FcRL3 protein plays a key role in linking specific…
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Childhood trauma may make it harder for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to consistently adhere to their treatment plans and establish a strong relationship with their physician, according to a study in Italy. Researchers also found that much of the association between adverse experiences in early life and lower…
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It’s been my routine over the last decade to have blood panels drawn about four times a year. Each time, I’m warned just before the needle enters my arm that I’m about to be stuck. Occasionally, though, the warning is framed as an analogy. A common one is to compare…
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