| Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis / Lou Gehrig's Disease |
ALS means Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is
also known as "Lou Gehrig's disease". It is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the
neuron nerve cells which are responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
Motor neurons are nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and vital communication links between the nervous system and the voluntary muscles of the body. Messages from motor neurons in the brain
are transmitted to motor neurons in the spinal cord which are known as
lower motor neurons, and from them to particular muscles. In the
disease ALS, both the upper motor neurons and the lower motor neurons degenerate or die,
and stop sending messages to muscles. Not able to function, the muscles gradually weaken, waste away, and twitch.
Over time the ability of the brain to start and control voluntary movement is lost.
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| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
Multi-vitamin
&
Mineral supplement |
10 |
a natural good
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will contain these and other items listed: Zinc, B vitamins, calcium,
magnesium, and potassium. A daily supplement provides nutrients required
for good general health and well being. Deficiencies of
vitamins affect all people and especially those with
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease. |
| B
vitamins |
10 |
B
vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain
and nervous system.
Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with
anxiety problems and disorders. |
| CoEnzyme
Q10 |
10 |
Has
shown some results in helping people with ALS. |
| Creatine |
9 |
A
sport's supplement that has been used to improve muscle
performance and slow progression of the ALS disease. |
| Ginkgo
biloba |
9 |
herb
that can help with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as it
works to improve memory and brain function |
| Gotu
kola |
9 |
herb that works well
with ginkgo biloba and helps to combat stress,
improve reflexes, and increase mental
and physical power. |
| Pyridoxine |
9 |
vitamin
B6 helps with stress and healing |
| Niacin |
9 |
vitamin
B3 required for the brain and nervous system |
| vitamin
B12 |
10 |
works
with other B vitamins in healing, reducing stress, and proper
brain and nerve function. |
| Oyster
shell |
9 |
helps
to relieve stress, calm, and nervous system support |
| Red
Dates |
8 |
herb
used with Ginkgo biloba and Gotu kola see Clarity product link
below |
 Products people tell us they use for Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Protection
4 Life
Tranquility
Clarity
Genesis
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
|
excellent
daily supplemental health system
herbal blend with B vitamins and supporting
minerals
herbal blend with Gingko biloba, Gotu kola, and
more
liquid herbal detox and healing formula
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables
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Early symptoms include: cramping, twitching, stiffness of muscles; muscle weakness
in arms or legs, slurred speech, difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes weakness with a wide range of disabilities. Eventually, all muscles under voluntary control are affected, and patients lose their strength and the ability to move their arms, legs, and body. When muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall fail, patients lose the ability to breathe without ventilatory support. Most people with
the disease ALS will die from respiratory failure, often within 3 to 5 years from the
beginning of their symptoms. However, there is hopeful news in
that about 10% of ALS patients survive for 10 or more years.
Because ALS affects only motor neurons, the disease does not impair a person's mind, personality, intelligence, or memory. Nor does it affect a person's ability to see, smell, taste, hear, or recognize touch. Patients
normally maintain control of eye muscles, bladder, and bowel functions.
Nutrition and lifestyle can play a role in determining how
long a person with ALS survives and their quality of life as
well. The supplemental program and other changes to make
listed on this webpage can help.
GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink steam distilled water (6-8 glasses a day)
- avoid alcohol
- avoid saturated fats, fried foods, and foods with a lot of
preservatives
- drink steam distilled water (6-8 glasses a day)
- eat high fiber diet (brown rice and millet are good)
- make sure to get vitamin A, C, and E
- reduce sugar, candy, and sweets eaten
- avoid caffeine, hydrogenated oils, fried
foods, meat, soft drinks
- reduce dairy products in your diet
- fasting a few days a month
- yoga exercise can help especially earlier
- avoid smoke and second hand smoke
- PRAY ... prayer helps with healing
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