Information and facts on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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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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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.
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.
vitamin B12 10 helps with stress and nervous system
CoEnzyme Q10 10 Has shown some results in helping 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
Gotu kola 9 herb that works well with ginkgo biloba and  helps to combat stress, improve reflexes, and increase mental and physical power.

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.

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any physical ailments.
In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed Medical Consultant or Doctor.
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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.