Multiple sclerosis, a disease of the nervous system that can leave patients paralyzed, in a constantly deteriorating condition, is one of the conditions health care experts are fighting against. Its onset and development have been associated with deficits in vitamin D metabolism processes,   more »

Vitamin-D deficiency may be associated with a higher disability score and increased rate of disease progression for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research findings   more »

The high rate of natural production of vitamin D3 cholecalciferol (pronounced cho·le·cal·ci·fer·ol) in the skin is the single most important fact every person should know about vitamin D—a fact that has profound implications for the   more »

Five-point vitamin D primer


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University of Manchester scientists in collaboration with colleagues from other European centers have shown that higher levels of vitamin D – primarily synthesized in the skin following sun exposure but also found in certain foods such as   more »

To evaluate the literature about the role of vitamin D in the prevention and treatment of multiple sclerosis   more »

Iron is essential for virtually all types of cells and organisms. The significance of iron for brain function is reflected by the presence of receptors for transferrin on brain capillary endothelial cells. Iron imbalance is associated with pro-inflammatory cytokines and   more »

In a Bowen Technique session, the patient lies on a bed, wearing loosely fitting clothing, and relaxes, while the therapist applies a specifically located series of gentle movements across the body. The movements are composed of a challenge to a body of   more »

Information about Asian herbal medicine in the context of MS is very limited. Several studies have been reported, but they are difficult to interpret since most have been published in Chinese and   more »

In general, acupuncture is well-tolerated, especially when done by well-trained acupuncturists. According to the NIH panel that evaluated acupuncture, “the occurrence of adverse events … has been documented to be extremely low.” Also, the panel   more »

In China, traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. In some Western countries, the use of traditional Chinese medicine, especially acupuncture, has   more »

If you read about studies in journal articles, assess the quality of the research. Look for words such as "double-blind," "controlled" and "randomized." Doctors consider these types of studies to contain the most   more »

Alternative medicine treatments ranging from herbal remedies to acupuncture have become more popular as people seek greater control of their own health. But while they do give you more options, these treatments aren't always proven safe or effective. When considering   more »

Scientists at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) have studied the effects of a drug that reduces the progression of a disease similar to Multiple Sclerosis in animals. This discovery represents another   more »

The study included more than 9300 participants in England, Scotland, or Wales born during 1 week in March in 1958 who had completed a biomedical assessment at age 45 years. Of these, 6824 participants had   more »