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Drug-Free Remed,ies Us ing Vitamins,
Minermls, Herbs & Food, Supplements
MOUIH AND GUM D SEASE
c,yciizine (Marezine), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), and
meclizine (Antir.ert, Bonine). These drugs are not alr^".ays
effectir,e, hor,r,evet and can cause side effects, especiallv
drowsiness. Motion sickness medication should not be
taken n ith alcohol, sleep aids, or anv type of tranquilizers.
It is important to use extreme caution and carefullv foilou,
the ciosage instructions for chiidren.
[l If motion sickness is debiiitating, and herbal, homeo-
pathic, and over-the-counter medications do not bring re-
1ief, a ph,vsician can prescribe scopolamlne (urhich is a
component of the herb belladonna) to be applled in a patch
('Iransderm Scop) that delivers the drug through the skin
for up to three da,vs. Possible side effects of scopolamine
include drv mouth, dror,r'siness, blurred r.ision, ancl a di-
Iated pupil on t1-re side on lthich the patch is w-orn. This
drug should rrot be used by anvone r,r,ith glaucoma, as it
raises pressure rvjthin the eve. If you are pregnant or nurs-
ing, talk to 1rqs1 doctor before using scopolamine. It is not
recommended for use b-v childrerr.
[l fo a certain extent, motion sickness is psvchological. In
manv cases. it can be prer-ented if you consciously tell
,votrrself that vou iuill not get sick. If you travel frequentlv
and are prone to motion sickness, yoll may benefit from
psvchotherapv or counselir-Lg.
MOUTH AND GUM DISEASE
Sre HRLttosts; pERTODoNTAL DISEASE. See also BLEEDING GUMS
rurder pRrcruANCy-RELATED pRoBLEtvs.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Multiple sclerosis (NIS) is a progressir.e, degenerative disor-
der of the central nervous svstem, including the brain, the
optic nerve, and ti-re spinal cord. It is characterized by manv
areas of lnflammation and scarring of the myelin sheaths in
the brain and spinal cord. These are w'rappings, composed
of a fatfir substance, that insulate the nerve flbers through-
out the bodv. Scirrosis means hardening of tissuei multiple
simplv indicates many regions of tissue hardening. It seems
that the body's immune system malfunctions arrd produces
antibodies that attack the myelin sheaths. Consequentl,v, the
sheaths are damaged, and the damaged areas deveiop scar-
ring that leads to either distorted con.rmunication or lack of
communicatior-i between the ner've endings. This mav pro-
duce a mr-rltipllcitv of symptoms, from slurred speech to vi-
sion prcrlriems to loss of rnobilit,rl.
At least 400,000 peopie in the United States have multi-
ple sclerosis. Symptoms vary from individual to individ-
ua}, depending on which portion or portions oI the nen,ous
svstem are most affected. In the earlier stages, the primary
svmptoms r.nav include episodes of dlzziness; ertreme fa-
tigr-re; eve probiems such as blurred or double vision; a
teelir-Lg of tingling and/or numbness, especiallv in the
:.:nds .rnd feet; loss of baiance and/or coordination; mus-
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THt DISORDERS PartTwo
cular stiifness; slurred speech; tremors; or bort ei and blad-
der dvsfunction. Secondarv svmptoms, r,vhich are probiems
that arise because of the primary svmptoms rather thar-r be-
cause of the underlying ilJness itself, may include bone 1oss,
muscle r,n,asting, paralvsis, sexuai dvsfunction, urinarl,
tract infections, and weak respiration. Manv of these sec-
ondarv conditions occur as a result of decreased mobilitv if
the d isease progresses.
The disease typicallv follon's a pattern of periodic flare-
ups, called exncerbatiotts, followed by periods in u.hich symp-
toms diminish or even disappear called remissiori,s. MS is
variable in its rate of prog;ression. It can be reiativelv be-
nign, w,ith only a fer,t, minor attacks spread over decades,
or it can be rapidly and completelv disabling. Most com-
mon1y, it progresses s1oi,r,1y, disappearing for periods of
time but returning intermittentiy, often in progressiveiv
more se\rere attacks.
The underl,ving cause of MS is not knolr'n, but it is
r,r.,idel,v believed to be an autoimmune disease in r,r''hich
lvhite blood cells attack the myelin sheaths as if they r,l,ere
a foreign substance. Stress and malnutrition, whether from
poor absorption or poor diet, often precede the onset of the
disease. Some experts suspect that an as-yet-unidentified
virus mav be jnvoh.,ed. Heredity mav also be a factor. An-
other theorr'' is that th:is condition may be caused by food
intolerances or allergies, especially allergies to dairy prod-
ucts and gluten.
Chemical poisoning of the nerr.ous svstem by pesticides,
industrial chemicals, and heavy metais may also play a part
in the deveiopment of MS. Environmental torins can cause
disturbances in the body's normal metabolic pathu'ays that
result ilr damage to the nerves' protectir.e mvelin sheaths.
Even substances that are not necessarilv toxic to everyone
can be a problem for susceptible indir.iduals. Toxins sttch as
those produced bv bacteria and fungi in the bod1, have been
knox,n to produce symptoms like those of MS,
Final1y., diet may play a key role in the der.elopment of
MS. This is suggested by the fact that MS is fairlv common
in the United States and Europe and almost unheard-of in
some other countries, such as Japan, Korea, and China. The
consumption of saturated fats, choiesterol, and a1cohol, so
common in Western countries, promotes the inflammatory
response and u.,orsens s,vmptoms of multiple sclerosis.
People in Asian countries tvpicallv consume much less fat
than people in North America and northern Europe do.
Their diets are also rich in marine foods, seeds, and Iruit oils,
u,irich are high in essential fatty acids, including the omega-3
essential fatty acids, rvhich have an ilhibitori, effect on the
intlarnmatory response. Our American diet in contrast is
ricl-r in oils from grains that promote inflammation.
MS is usuailv diagnosed betr,r,een the ages of twenty
and fifty Women are affected trvo to three times more than
men; the rate is higher in vounger \\-omen compared to
men (3.2 to 1). 1\,IS is rarelv diagnosed in children and in
people or.er sixty years of age. In the United States, MS oc-
curs much more often in states north of the thirtv-seventh
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[/ULT PLE SCLTROSIS THE DISORDERS PartTwc

IVlultienzyme complex As directed on abel. For proper breakdourn of Kyo-Green from l tsp in liquid A good source of organic
0r Take with meals. food s. Waku naga 3 times daily. chlorophyll, live enzymes.
lnf-zyme Foi'te from As directed on abel. To reduce inf lammation vrtamrns, and minerals plus
American Bioiogics and aid digestron. amino acids.

Multiglandular As directed on label Needed {or the endocrine. Lecithin granules I tbsp 3 times daily, Protects the cells, Needed
,function.
complex hormonal. and enzyme 0l' before meals. lor normal brain
SystemS, (See GLANDULAR capsules 1,200 mg 3-4 times daily.
THERAPY in Part Three.) be{ore meals.

Nicotinamide adenine As directed on label. lmpodant in the creation Man ganese 5-.10 mg da ly. Take An impofiant m neral often
dinucleotide (NADH) and transfer oi chem cal separately irom calcrum. def iclent in people with

energy, especrally durng

t\{s
breath i ng.
Multimineral As directed on label. Needed for ali enzyme
lex systems in the body and
Parasltin from Vaxa As drrected on labei To detoxlfy the body of com p

parasites. to supply needed nutrients.

I nte rnational
Use a high-potency

Potassium 300-1 ,000 mg da ly Needed for nornia muscle lormula.

function, Check w th your
Phospho ru s 900 mg dally Needed for transter of eneroy
health care prov der before
withln cells.
taking these amounts.

Rar,v thymus 500 mg twice dai1y. Enhances rmmune function.

land lar
g u
Herbs
Selenium 150-300 mcg daily. An antioxidant and lmmune
system stimulant. [l Alfalfa is a good source of rritamin K. It can be taken in
liquid or tablet form.
7-Keio DHEA As directed on label. Slows overa i body deterrora-
tion. Enhances fat ioss and lean [l Burdock, dandelion, echinacea, goldenseal, pau d'arco,
m[rsc e mass deve opment. red cior.et St. Jol-in's rvort, sarsaparilla, and )rarrolv are ef-
Preferab e to ord nary Dl-1EA
fectir.e detoxifiers.
because it is not conveded
into sex hormones in the CntLtions: Do not take echilacea for longer than three
'ooc1y.
months. It should not be used b,v peopie who are allergic to
Ultra Osteo Synergy As directed on label. To prov de nutritional ragr,r.eed. Do not take goldenseal internallv on a daily basis
suppotl for bone renetvai.
from American
for more t1-ran one rveek at a time. Do not tise it during
Biologics
pregnancy or if 1.or-r are breast-feeding, and use r,r,ith cau-
Vrtamin A 25,000 lU daily. lf you impodant antroxiclants. are tion if r.on are allelgic to ragrveed. If you have a history of
pregnant. d0 n0t exceed Use enrulsion forms lor
plus 10,C00 U dai1y.
easier assimr ation
cardiovasctilar disease, diabetes, or glaucoma, use it onlr.
carotenoid complex As d rected on label. under a doctor's superr.ision. St. John's wort ma)/ cause
( Betaiene) increased sensitir.itv to sunlight. It may also produce anri-
Vltamin C 3,000-5,000 rng daily. Promotes production of the ety, gastrointestinal svmptoms, and headaches. It can inter-
irrith antiviral prctern lnterferon act r,r,ith some clrllgs including antidepressants, birtl-r
bioflavonoids ln the lrody. AIso an
antioxrdant and rmmune system
control pi11s, and antlcoagulants.
stlmulant. Use buffered
ascorbic acrd or an
fl Cordyceps is a Chinese herb that impror.es memor\-,
esteflfied lorm,
helps vou assimilate ntitrients more efficientlr., and in-
creases energv.
Vitarnin E 200 lU da ly or 400 lU lmpoftant for circuiat on.
every other day. destroys free radicals. and [l Lobelia, skul1cap, and rralerian root relax the nervous
protects the nervous svstem. Taken at bedtime, they ni6l in preventing insomnia.
system. Use d-alpha-
Lobelia is good for davtime tlse a1so.
tocopherol form. Emulsion
form is recommended for Cstttion: Lobelia is to be taken onlr,, under strpervisirrn rrl
easier assimi ation and
a health care professional, as it is potentiallv toxic. Peopie
greater safety at high
doses. tvith high biood pressure, irearrt disease, lir.er disease,
kidney disease, seizure disorders, or shortness of breath
Vitamin K 200 mcg 3 times daily, Helps to prevent nausea
0r with meals. and vomiting.
should not take lobe1ia. Pregnant and lactating wonter:
alfalfa See underHerbs, below. should avoid lobelia as n.el1.
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Recommendations
Brewels yeast Starl with tsp daily and 7o lmproves blood sugar
slowly increase to 2 tsp
daily.
metabolism when taken
with chromium. Aids in
El gat onlv organicaily gror.vn foods with no chemica,
lowering cholesterol treatments or additir.es, inciuding eggs, fruits, gluten-frec
and improving HDULDL grains, rar,l, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and cold-presset.
ratio.
vegetable oils. The best diet for people n ith this disorder r=

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MUMPS
[l Drugs that are commonl,v used for multipie sclerosis
include:
o section of this book. Consult the Table of Contents to look
Corticosteroids. The most common treatment for multi-
ple sclerosis, corticosteroids reduce the inflammation
that spikes during a relapse. Examples include oral
prednisolle and intravenous methylprednisolone. Side
effccts may include mood swings and rveight gairL.
. Interferons. These tvpes of drugs-Betaseton, Avot-iex,
and Rebif-appear to slorv the rate at rvhich multiple
sclerosis symptoms \\'orsen over time. But interferons
can cause serious liver damage.
. Glatiramer (Copaxone). Doctors bellei'e that glatiramer
rt,orks b.v blocking the immune system's attack on mv-
e1in. This drug must be injected subcutaneouslv otlce
daily-. Side effects may include flushing and shortness of
breath after injection.
r Mitoxantrone (Novantrone). This immunosuppressant
drug can be harmful to the heart, so it's usuaily used
oniy in people r,vho have advanced multipie sclerosis'
. Natalizumab (Tvsabri). This drug is designed to work
b-v interfering r,r'ith the movement of potentiallv damag-
ir-rg immune ce1ls from the bloodstream to the brain and
spinal cord. Tt'sabrl is generally reserved for peopie
r.vho see no results from or can't tolerate other tvpes of
treatments. This is because Tysabri increases the risk of
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-a brain
infection that is usuallY fata1.
1-l A1u avs ask your phvsician about all available medica-
tions, and especiallv about possible sicle effects, so that vou
can make i.nformed decisions about rt'hich (if any) to take'
fl tr", one studv men rt'ith relapsing-remitting NIS r'r'ho
r,vere glven 100 milligrams of testosterone shorved im-
proved cognition and sio-,ved brain atrophv Thev also had
increased lean bod,v mass, and there rt'ere no side effects'
f Epidemiological data suggests that there ls a link be-
tlr.een vi.tamin D deficiencl' and ilcreased prel'alence rates of
MS. In one study, the use of orai calcitriol (1,25-dihvdroxv
r-it,rmin D3), in combination rvith a diet that provided 800
milligrams of calcium, reduced t1-re svmptoms in about one-
third of the patients u'ith MS. ln another study, high doses of
vitamin D-bevond the Upper Limits of Safetv-and calcium
reducecl t1.re number of lesions in patients rvith NIS. This sort
of treatment requires regular blood monitoring and close
phr.sician supervision, but these earlv restilts seem promis-
ing in terms of slort'ing the progression of the disease.
[l According to the Neilr JerseY College of Medicine,
X-rav ilradiation to the 1-vmph glands and the spleen ma,v
halt the progress of MS in some cases. Holver-er, radiation
exposrlre depresses the immune svstem.
Because there are so manv conditions that can occur
[l
or.er time wjth NfS-including bou'e1 and bladder prob-
lems, chronic fatigue, depression, headaches, impotence,
pairr, problems r,r'ith r.'isicln and hearing 1oss, seizures, uri-
596
rHE DISORDERS l ParlTvi:
nary tract infections, and vertigo-it is advisable to read
the sections that correr these individual conditions in this
for sections that mav be relevant for you.
MUMPS
Before the routine vaccination program r,t'as introduced ir
the Unitecl States, mumps \vas a common vlral illness
mostly of childhood, caused by a type of virus knorvn as ;'
paramvxor.irus that ilfects the parotid glands-the salir''arr
glands located at the jaw' angles below the ears. Mumps vac-
cine (usually MMR) is the best n'ay to prevent mumps. Chti-
dren should be given the first dose of MMR vaccine at ti'l'elvr
to fifteen months of age. The second dose is recommende'i
before the start of kindergarten. One dose of mumps r-accin'
prevents approximatelv 80 percent of mumps and two dose'
abotit 90 percent of cases. Although mumps a:re rare in t1'''
United States, smal1 outbreaks do occur; the first recent case'
of rnumps-like illness lvere reported from Iowa in Decembe:
2005. More cases have been occurring since then in Iorv':
and in several other states. There are on average 265 mumr-
cases reported each vear in the United States.
Of those people who do get mumps, up to half h'rr '
very mild or no s,vmptoms, ancl therefore do not knolv the
rt ere infected r,vith mulnps. The most common sympton- '
include slvelling of one or both glands plus headache' i''
vet chi11s, decreased appetite, sore throat, and pain rt'he :'
sr,r,allor'ving or chelving, especially lt''hen slt'allort'ing aciti -
substances such as citrus iuices. Often, one of the parol '-
glands s-,r''ells before the other, and as swelling in one glai'--
subsides, the rtther begins to slr-e1l.
Sr.mpioms typically apPear sirteen to eighteen davs ":-
ter infection, but this periocl can range from tr'velve .
tr,,,entv-fir.e dat,s after infection. Mumps is transmiite'-
from person to person b,v means of infected droplets oi ='''
liva or direct cor-rtact r'r,ith contaminated materials. It calr .- '
contracted through sneezing, coup;hing, kissing, talkir''
breaihing, drinking out of the same glass as an infec:t-
person, and sharing utensils. A person r'r'ith murnPs i's c''
'
tagious anv time from fortv-eight hours before the onsei
symptoms to six days after the svmptoms have starte:
This illness is not as contagiotts as measles or chickenpc
and one attack usualll' affords lifetime immunitv. Mut.t-':'
is most coilrLlt1o11 in children betlveen the ages of three ;:-'
ten, although it can occur tirrough teenage years anti ..
rare cases, in adulthood. If it does occur aiter pubertr', ::-'
or-aries or testes mav Lrecome invoh-ed and sterilitt' n'-'
resttlt. 1f the testjcles are affected, they becorne slvollen "':' '.
painful; if tire clvaries or pancreas is affected, abdomr'
pain results. Other organs that can be affected in rare' '-
vere cases include the brain, and kidnevs-possiblv r" -'
serious complications.
Unless otherw-lse specified, the dosages r€co111111€1lt: ' '
here are ior adults. For children between the ages of trr-e '