Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive neurologic disease which is characterized by recurrent attacks on the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Most people with MS learn to cope with the disease and continue to lead satisfying, productive lives.

An Autoimmune disease?  MS is thought to be an auto immune disease.  The body’s own defense system attacks myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers in the central nervous system. The nerve fibers themselves can also be damaged. The damaged myelin forms scar tissue (sclerosis), which gives the disease its name. When any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord are distorted or interrupted, producing the variety of symptoms that can occur. 

Maybe not?  There is research to support that people seeking to effectively treat MS and wanting to avoid progression of their disease need to eat a healthy, low-fat, plant-based diet.  Studies show that strict avoidance of all animal proteins, especially dairy proteins, is also very important. To learn more about cutting edge advances on the study of dietary changes as cure for MS visit: