What? Finally some kind of acknowledgement.......

I was quite surprised to hear two mentions of the effects of toxicity on Television today.

The first was that toxicity was one of the main causes of early puberty in teenage girls. The body matures but the mind and brain do not.

The second one was about what I have written in my book - 'I Have Good News and Bad News', that we are surrounded by toxicity in our world. It is in the food we eat, the air we breath and the water we drink. They even mentioned the teflon coated non-stick pans we use to cook with.

of course the toxicity of our environment is responsible for much more than just early puberty. I do not know why the governments will not acknowledge this fact and do something about it. I think the problem is that these governments rely on 'experts' who pretend to know.
What about all the other added toxins like pesticides, waxes, polishes and of course the preservatives????

But an acknowledgement that probably very few saw, and even fewer understood the full impact of, is still better than no mention at all!!!!

SOME STATISTICS

Here are some facts that are mentioned on the MS Society of Canada's fundraising leaflet:

- MS is the most common neurological disease among young Canadians.

- MS usually attacks people between 15 and 40 in the prime of their lives.

- Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world.

- MS can cause loss of balance, extreme fatigue, double vision and paralysis.

In the last 5 years, the MS Society of Canada has invested over $39 million in cutting edge research to end MS.

So I ask - where is this money and how come these researchers have not found a connection between toxicity and multiple sclerosis?

Do they even want to? Or is it all a pretence?

Is the MS Society funded by the Drug Companies?

So many unanswered questions.

First things first....................................

The first thing that I recommend is a Food Allergy Test. This is to determine what foods are good for your body. You may think that you are not really allergic to any foods, but you are.
I take this test every two years. (Well I have only taken two and will take the third one soon). My first test had me off 35 foods. I noticed a change in my symptoms and in my mobility and general well being. My second test, brought back some foods I had lost and took some foods I was allowed.
I guess, since our environment is constantly changing and  the body constantly changes. Therefore, the body's needs constantly change. It is not complicated!

By keeping away from goods that are not good for your body you are already on the path of healing.

The second thing that is as important as the first is to remove all toxins from your environment and by that, I mean ALL TOXINS.
Look at the clothes you wear. Any man-made, artificial fibres should be removed and either donated or thrown away. Your wardrobe should consist of 100% silk, cotton, linen, wool or hemp.

Next, look at your beauty products. did you know that most of them contain aluminium and other toxins?
I know they are important. We all like to smell good, and look good and feel soft but you have to know that when these products come in contact with your skin, your body absorbs them.
I complained to my naturopath of dry skin once and showed her a lotion I thought was good.
She said "Would you eat it? If you would, you can apply it on your skin."
I like to smell good and need the aftershaves and cologne. I apply a small squirt to my clothing instead of on my skin. I use organic natural deodorant (I know there are some that do not work, this one does) and an organic natural body wash and soap and...........................olive oil on my hands and feet.

The next thing is to look at your environment. Look around you for sources of toxins. There are toxins in the air we breath, the water we drink and the food we eat.
I had a reverse-osmosis water filter installed in my house and will only drink that. Not tap water, not bottled water but reverse osmosis water. There are toxic chemicals in our tap water like chlorine and fluoride (yes I know of those who say that fluoride is good. I have chosen to think otherwise.)I installed an air De-ioniser in my family room and an air filter in my bedroom.

I clean my home with natural products like baking soda, salt and vinegar, changed my laundry detergent to an all natural one, and try as much as possible not to use harsh chemicals that we know are harmful to the environment so, how can they not be harmful to us? We inhale their toxic fumes, even if they do smell nice!

The next one is food. We know that most of our foods are toxic. All processed foods, fruit and vegetables that are not organic (again there are those that doubt and I have chosen to eat organic), gluten, sugar, foods with preservatives and msg, these are foods that need to be elminiated from one's life. Yes, that means no burgers, no French fries well actually, if they are with no chemicals and gluten free and if you make them yourself with the right oil and seasoned with nothing but sea salt, you can eat them. I do and I see the difference.

I will stop there for now as this gets a little overwhelming for anybody who wants to make a positive change for the better.

 Change one thing at a time but implement the changes soon. Remember, the more toxins in your life, the more you are at risk.

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Finances

Well this is a tough call.
OHIP does not cover my treatments. Even with the success. Since the medical profession does not recognize these treatments, OHIP will not cover them. I cannot even have a lab  send a copy of my blood test to my Naturopath.They simply do not and will not recognize them.

This puts me in a tough spot as the treatments cost a lot of money.
I had an appointment on Tuesday, this week and I stocked up on supplements as I am travelling to the West Coast. I had a blood test done, a doctor consultation, an injection and supplements and my bill fame to almost $1500.00. I almost cried.
I am told that finances should not be an issue that my health comes first. But finances are an issue. We live in a world that is so greedy; the cost of living has gone up tremendously - gas, food, utilities, everything. On top of that,the government taxes us to death and puts us through extreme scrutiny when we apply for help.

I am surprised that there is no tax for farting. Everything else is taxed!!!!!

Finances are definitely an issue and I have no idea how to solve this very major issue.

MS, it's effects and symptoms

Here is a little that is known about what goes on with Multiple Sclerosis:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, which predominantly affects young adults (this fact changes from caucasian women to young adults). During the inflammation, the myelin (sheath around the nerve cells) gets stripped from the axons in a process known as demyelination. When the myelin sheath is damaged, the transmission of nerve impulses is slowed, stopped or it can jump across into other demyelinated axons. Additionally, the inflammation can also damage the underlying axonal membrane. This membrane is a sophisticated structure that enables the nerve transmission to travel along the nerve. The lost myelin can be replaced with scar tissue. This scarification is how Multiple Sclerosis got its name: Multiple - many and Sclerosis - scar forming. Scar tissue can block the formation of new myelin and once axons have become scarified they do not fully regain their former function.

Conventional medicine aims at management of exacerbations of the inflammatory process by the use of drugs like steroids, interferon etc which only act by suppressing the symptoms of inflammation. It does not address the root cause of the inflammatory process nor does it help in remyelination.

Multiple sclerosis symptoms can cause a wide range of problems. Some problems occur often, and some are seldom seen. Each person’s MS is unique and each person’s MS can progress differently. Basically, MS can progress in two ways. The first is through a flare-up, which is sometimes called a relapse, attack or exacerbation. The second is silent progression. This means that MS is advancing even when there are no symptoms. Either progression means that damage is done to the central nervous system over time. This is why it is so important to begin multiple sclerosis treatment as soon as possible.

Some multiple sclerosis symptoms are seen more often early in the course of disease, while others show up later as the disease progresses.

Below is a list of the most common symptoms of MS. Keep in mind that no two people have the same experience with MS. Your symptoms may be very different from the symptoms of another person. Make sure you speak to your healthcare provider if one or more of your symptoms act up. You could be having a flare-up.

Being aware of your symptoms will help you talk to your healthcare provider about which treatment is right for you.

Common multiple sclerosis symptoms are discussed below:
Changes in vision
Loss of muscle strength in arms and legs
Change in sense of touch
Pain
Bladder/bowel problems
Sexual dysfunction
Balance/coordination problems
Fatigue
Changes in cognitive function
Mood changes

I started with all of these syptoms and a few more. Now, I only have loss of muscle strength in my right leg, some fatigue and some changes in cognitive functions.
The mood changes I have observed are, well related to me being anal retentive. But since it is a symptom of MS, let us blame it on that.

In the beginning..................................

I was first diagnosed with MS in 2006. I probably had it long before it was actually diagnosed.

Actually, come to think of it, I have still not yet been told that I have Multiple Sclerosis. In fact the first neurologist (whom I have since fired) I saw, wrote a report to my MD (whom I also fired) saying "it is unlikely that this patient has MS because of his African descent".


This is my story in a few words:

I was born in Kenya of third generation Indian parents. I was always pretty healthy but in my teens started having fainting spells and black outs. I was told I was anemic and was given iron pills.

In college, my fainting spells got worse and I was then diagnosed with low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. I was told to eat more oranges and when experiencing low blood sugar, to have sugar. ( Sugar only makes it worse as the blood sugar just rises and falls again due to excessive insulin - but since I trusted the doctor, I did what he said.)


I came to Canada in 1989. In late 1992, I developed a strange rash that looked like tiny mosquito bites. I saw several dermatologists who all took biopsy after biopsy and each sent me on an Aids test Somehow I felt, my hypoglycemia and my rash were both food related. I reduced my carbohydrate content and increased my protein intake. and both the rash and the hypoglycemia calmed down.


Several years later, I developed some new symptoms. I became extremely emotional, my right foot started dragging on occasion, especially when I was fatigued, my feet and hands started tingling and I fell down the stairs twice.

My then GP (the fired one) told me I had too much work stress and that my circulation was poor. He sent me to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist, I do not know, some counselor of sorts.


I had gone to Kenya to see my parents in 2004 and in 2005 and both times I had fallen extremely ill and even became blind for a couple of hours. I went to see a friend of the family who was a ENT and after conducting some tests, he told me there was something wrong neurologically.

On returning to Toronto, I saw a neurologist and in his waiting room, I read the symptoms or Multiple Sclerosis and knew I had it.

The neurologist conducted several tests and even sent me for some specialised tests because he thought I had Devic's disease. Well the conclusion was that I did not have Devic's and that I had Progressive MS

The first thing was a steroid drip and then prescription drugs and of course, drugs for the side effects and soon enough I decided that I had had enough of this circus and sought the services of a Naturopath. This changed my life because the treatments showed me immediate progress. I was not just treating my symptoms and I was actually reversing the disease.

I sought the services of several naturopaths, one in Toronto, two in Michigan and then finally settled on two here in Toronto.

My MS is progressive - meaning it is only supposed to get worse. I have proved that wrong. This is the reason why I wrote my book I Have Good News and Bad News", describing the last four years of my life with the challenges of living with MS, my trials and tribulations and my treatment success.


Yes the new treatments are all the talk these days and I have read all that there is to read on jugular veins and the 'liberation treatments'.

I have had as much success treating my illness as the patients who have had the procedure claim


I think the world has become drug dependant and procedure dependant. We need to listen to our bodies and help our bodies heal with supplements, nutrition and most of all, physical, mental and emotional balance.


The following posts outline my treatments and progress.