Natural Healing Methods

 

Herbs and Supplements as Multiple Sclerosis Natural Treatments

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder. Like with other autoimmune disorders, you can take natural supplements that will help you better cope with the symptoms, and start regaining your health.
Your goal using natural healing methods is to slow down and/or stop the overactive immune system. When you accomplish this, the body will stop destroying the myelin sheath around the nerves that is responsible for your symptoms.

Immunomodulators from Nature that Restore Immunity

To do this, use natural substances called immunomodulators. These supplements will help normalize the activities of the immune system by increasing the cytokine messenger molecules for the immune system. Immunomodulators will also decrease the number of inflammatory compounds, and by adding additional anti-inflammatory herbs, you can maximize the effects of this goal.
Here’s a list of herbal immunomodulators with their normal dosages:

• Astragalus – 500 mg 3 to 4 times daily
• Eleuthero – up to 1200 mg for normal dosage but 4 grams is nontoxic
• Ganoderma – up to 5 grams daily
• Shitake mushrooms – 2 to 6 grams daily
• Panax ginseng – 900 mg up to three times daily
• Rhodiola rosea – up to 500 mg daily
• Shizandra – 1.5 to 6.0 grams daily
• Ashwagandha – 3 grams taken twice daily (you can add this in milk)

The way to use these immunomodulators is to select two to three of them and start taking them. Start with a low dosage and always remember to take them at a time other than when you are taking prescription medications. It’s best to allow one hour in between prescription medications and do your research on the herbs you select, as some may not be a good choice if you’re on certain drugs. For example, astragalus is not for those who have had an organ transplant.
Another type of Immunomodulator to take could be probiotic supplements. For this one, generally only one capsule is taken daily, and it’s easier to work into your daily diet. Probiotics aren’t known to interfere with prescription medications. Select one that has about 12 different potent strains of bacterial flora in it, and contains a total of several billion bacteria.

Anti-Inflammatory Herb Combinations Work Well for Many People

Anti-inflammatory herb combinations have cropped up everywhere on the internet and at health food stores. These are also worth trying. Select one that contains four or more different herbs. The usual herbs used for anti-inflammation include devil’s claw, cat’s claw, turmeric, ginger and rosemary. Research studies on these show remarkable abilities to decrease inflammation in the body. And that’s what you need when you have multiple sclerosis.
Similar to the immunomodulators, you’ll have to schedule these herbs in between your medications during the day. Aim for a good hour in between medications and herbs for safety. It’s not that the herbs are ‘bad’; it’s that the time in between the medications and herbs will prevent any interactions from occurring.

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