The name Multiple Sclerosis means "many scars". It is a slowly progressive disease that is characterised by disseminated patches of demyelination in the central nervous system. This results in multiple and varied neurological symptoms and signs, usually with periods of remission and exacerbations. Women are affected somewhat more often than men.

The disease is very difficult to diagnose accurately, as it mimics many other neuro-muscular disorders. The symptoms are related to the site of demyelination. The periods of remission occur when the signs and symptoms are less troublesome or may even disappear completely. These periods of remission can last for weeks, months or even years.

Multiple Sclerosis cannot be cured. However, past research and experiences from MS patients show that it may be controlled. Although the destroyed myelin sheaths of the fibres will never recover by taking a positive dietary and supplement approach some really surprising results may be obtained.


Dietary advice

Roger MacDougall, an MS sufferer, developed a gluten-free diet, supported by supplements. The diet consists of totally eliminating gluten from the diet, as well as cutting down on sugar, animal fats and high-unsaturated fats.