Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain, spinal cord, and the cranial nerves. Multiple sclerosis is a slow progression of patches of demyelination located in the spinal cord and brain. Kostas (2005) says the disease can relapse, remit, have primary or secondary progression, or progressive relapsing. The MS individual is uncertain about their illness, and most MS individuals feel they have a chronic, incurable disease. Individuals with MS experience multiple challenges, such as, psychological, cognitive, biological, and social challenges. Kostas (2005) says the psychological challenges that the MS person has are fear that nothing can be planned, having to administer medication 1 to 3 times a day, not being able or very limited to doing for oneself, not being able to participate in one's usual activities, feeling embarrassed , humiliated, or frustrated over such things as incontinence, memory loss, or communication problems. Many MS individuals suffer from major depression. The MS individual may have a young adult to depend on for care and support. Smeltzer & Bare (1992) says MS strikes individuals who are in the developmental stage of life who have concerns about career and family responsibility. The individual who has MS may face family conflict, separation and divorce because of the overwhelming amount of issues involved. The MS individual and their family experience numerous stressors. The MS person may experience embarrassment, frustration, and humiliation because of such things as memory loss, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, and visual problems. Smeltzer & Bare (1992) says family members can help the MS individual to a new self-image, to set meaningful and realistic goals, to remain as active as possible, and to keep up social interests and activities. Whenever the MS person cannot engage in normal activity, encourage them to continue or to pursue a hobby. This helps the persons morale and provide satisfying interests (Smeltzer & Bare, 1992)

Ayurveda theory believe "Vata" in the body controls balance in the nervous system. Multiple Sclerosis is believed to be a Vita imbalance which can cause symptoms, such as, fatigue, headache, insomnia, pain, dry skin and poor indigestion, etc. The Ayurveda theory seek to store balance to "Vata" by: cleansing the tissues of impurities, preventing impurities from being formed by improving our digestive system and metabolism. The Ayurveda theory also utilize the body's natural healing ability. Ayurveda theory seek to reduce physical and mental stress through programs, such as, meditation, massage, heat, posture, and exercises that increase flexibility. Ayurveda theory stresses natural healing remedies. Trudeau (2004) author and advocate for natural cures recommend doing colon, liver, gallbladder, candida, and heavy metal cleanses to treat Multiple Sclerosis, In addition, Trudeau (2004) recommend using magnetic mattresses, eleminating monosodium glutamate and artificial sweeteners from the diet. Trudeau (2004) also recommend using alphabiotics, and removing all metal; dental work from the mouth. Trudeau (2004) recommend the above procedures to reduce or eliminate symptoms, such as, mental and emotional stress, viral infections, candida, and heavy metal toxicity that are found with individuals who have multiple sclerosis.

References

Kostas, K. D. (2005) Why is multiple sclerosis so disruptive? Initial and secondary challenge. Psychosocial Process. Jackson, NY: United Spinal Association.

Smeltzer, S. C. & Bare, B. G. (1992) Medical-surgical nursing (7th ed.) New York: J. B. Lippincott Company.

The Maharishi Ayurveda approach to multiple sclerosis (2008) Retrieved January 22, 2007 from http://www.findarticles.com.

Trudeau, K. (2004) Natural cures they don't want you to know about. Elk Grove Village, IL: Alliance Publishing Grove, Inc.

Maurine J