Author: Ofm Father Romano Zago
Publisher: Waid Group Incorporated
ISBN: 9780981989914
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"Zago presents the curative properties of Aloe and shows how to use this plant in curing over 100 types of illnesses, including obesity and depression."--Back cover.
Aloe Isn't Medicine and Yet... It Cures!
Author: Ofm Father Romano Zago
Publisher: Waid Group Incorporated
ISBN: 9780981989914
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"Zago presents the curative properties of Aloe and shows how to use this plant in curing over 100 types of illnesses, including obesity and depression."--Back cover.
Publisher: Waid Group Incorporated
ISBN: 9780981989914
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"Zago presents the curative properties of Aloe and shows how to use this plant in curing over 100 types of illnesses, including obesity and depression."--Back cover.
Cancer Can Be Cured!
Author: Father Romano Zago
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781440109126
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Father Romano Zago, a Franciscan Friar and scholar, wrote the book Cancer Can Be Cured to reveal to the world an all natural Brazilian Recipe that contains the juice made from the whole leaf plant of Aloe Arborescens and honey that has been shown to rapidly restore the body's health so it heals itself of all types of cancer. The book tells how it was while administering to the poor in the shantytown of Rio Grande dol Sul , Brazil that he and the provincial Father Arno Reckziegel, witnessed the healing of simple people of cancer who used this recipe. Later, when he had assignments in Israel and Italy where this aloe species grows naturally he continued to see great success in the chronically ill being cured when he recommended they use this recipe. This inspired for him to spend the next 20 years in researching the science behind this aloe species and the publication of that research in this book along with his numerous first hand anecdotes of cancer healing by those using the Brazilian juice recipe. Chapters include information on how to prepare the recipe using the three ingredients of whole leaf Aloe arborescens juice, honey and a small amount of distillate (1%); how to take the preparation; questions and answers on everything from how to pick the aloe leaves, why each of the three ingredients is important in the recipe, the types of cancer that have been cured using the recipe, other diseases and health problems the recipe has shown to be beneficial in helping the human body solve; the internationalization of the recipe on five continents; anecdotal stories of some body healings; the composition of Aloe; and Aloe and Aids. There has been much publicized scientific research and literature on the synergistic benefits of the 300 phytotherapeutic biochemical and nutrient constituents of Aloe vera to aid the body's defenses to enhance the immune system and protect against diseases. However, this is the first book to reveal the little known potency
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781440109126
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Father Romano Zago, a Franciscan Friar and scholar, wrote the book Cancer Can Be Cured to reveal to the world an all natural Brazilian Recipe that contains the juice made from the whole leaf plant of Aloe Arborescens and honey that has been shown to rapidly restore the body's health so it heals itself of all types of cancer. The book tells how it was while administering to the poor in the shantytown of Rio Grande dol Sul , Brazil that he and the provincial Father Arno Reckziegel, witnessed the healing of simple people of cancer who used this recipe. Later, when he had assignments in Israel and Italy where this aloe species grows naturally he continued to see great success in the chronically ill being cured when he recommended they use this recipe. This inspired for him to spend the next 20 years in researching the science behind this aloe species and the publication of that research in this book along with his numerous first hand anecdotes of cancer healing by those using the Brazilian juice recipe. Chapters include information on how to prepare the recipe using the three ingredients of whole leaf Aloe arborescens juice, honey and a small amount of distillate (1%); how to take the preparation; questions and answers on everything from how to pick the aloe leaves, why each of the three ingredients is important in the recipe, the types of cancer that have been cured using the recipe, other diseases and health problems the recipe has shown to be beneficial in helping the human body solve; the internationalization of the recipe on five continents; anecdotal stories of some body healings; the composition of Aloe; and Aloe and Aids. There has been much publicized scientific research and literature on the synergistic benefits of the 300 phytotherapeutic biochemical and nutrient constituents of Aloe vera to aid the body's defenses to enhance the immune system and protect against diseases. However, this is the first book to reveal the little known potency
Aloe Vera and Aloe Aborescens
Author: Michael O'Halloron
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781545482452
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Aloe Vera and Aloe ArborescensLearn How to Beat The Pharmaceutical Companies and Enjoy a Healthier Life.!Most of us are familiar with the very popular household plant known as Aloe Vera. Thanks to today's world of advertising mediums, we are familiar with many of the products that contain or are based on Aloe vera. It seems that its many health benefits make it a must for everything from skin lotion to toothpaste and even latex gloves. We know it is used for conditions such as burns, skin rashes, cuts and bruises and other health related aides, but unfortunately it is seldom used to its full potential. If you are one of the empowered few that is making full use of this little medicinal wonder, you are to be congratulated because that is rare!Aloe is replete with vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. Its impressive nutrient profile has been shown to lead to the following health benefits:* Improved digestion* Aids in detoxification* Boosts the immune system* Anti-Inflammatory* Anti-Cancerous* Helps with diabetes* Great for your skin (when consumed internally and applied externally)* Improved cholesterol* Heart friendlyFor these reasons alone Aloe vera is considered to be a bonafide superfood and many people consume it on a daily basis to maintain good health. It is simply a must in every modern household.But let me ask you.Are you aware of Aloe Vera's sister plant that is almost twice as powerful?The rest of the world knows of and uses this plant, but it is little known in the U.S.This plant is credited with curing or repressing cancer and even HIV, as well as a host of other health problems from digestive disorders to a diabetes cure. Its biological name is Aloe Arborescens-but it is frequently called "The Miracle Plant!"If you or someone close to you is combating a terrible health problem and is undergoing the traditional treatments, you should grab this information, digest it, verify it and either use it yourself or pass it on to them. What will you have to lose? When it comes to your health, time and money should mean little.With the cost of healthcare ever on the rise, is it any wonder people are searching for alternative solutions to medical problems?Many uses and solutions have been around for centuries, throughout the world, but have been forgotten and are only recently being re-discovered. For instance, in the Americas, the Mayan women used the plant to hydrate their skin and to wean babies. The Seminole Indians of the Florida region believed the Aloe was capable of rejuvenation and considered it the "fountain of youth."Become aware of the basis behind these beliefs. In this book will discover things like:* Learn about Aloe Vera and her sister's potential as a medicinal aide.* Learn how Aloe is used as a potential cure for Diabetes and Cancer and long list of other health problems.* Learn the formula for this magical elixir.* Learn how Aloe Vera can help your pets.* Discover how to care for and grow these wonderful little plants.* Try some recipes for the many uses of the Aloe plant.* Learn to practice preventative care using both Aloes.Re-discover Aloe Vera and Aloe Arborescens for your own health and welfare. "Healthy Living in a Leaf."Get your copy now, simply click on "Buy Now" to instantly have this information at your fingertips.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781545482452
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Aloe Vera and Aloe ArborescensLearn How to Beat The Pharmaceutical Companies and Enjoy a Healthier Life.!Most of us are familiar with the very popular household plant known as Aloe Vera. Thanks to today's world of advertising mediums, we are familiar with many of the products that contain or are based on Aloe vera. It seems that its many health benefits make it a must for everything from skin lotion to toothpaste and even latex gloves. We know it is used for conditions such as burns, skin rashes, cuts and bruises and other health related aides, but unfortunately it is seldom used to its full potential. If you are one of the empowered few that is making full use of this little medicinal wonder, you are to be congratulated because that is rare!Aloe is replete with vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. Its impressive nutrient profile has been shown to lead to the following health benefits:* Improved digestion* Aids in detoxification* Boosts the immune system* Anti-Inflammatory* Anti-Cancerous* Helps with diabetes* Great for your skin (when consumed internally and applied externally)* Improved cholesterol* Heart friendlyFor these reasons alone Aloe vera is considered to be a bonafide superfood and many people consume it on a daily basis to maintain good health. It is simply a must in every modern household.But let me ask you.Are you aware of Aloe Vera's sister plant that is almost twice as powerful?The rest of the world knows of and uses this plant, but it is little known in the U.S.This plant is credited with curing or repressing cancer and even HIV, as well as a host of other health problems from digestive disorders to a diabetes cure. Its biological name is Aloe Arborescens-but it is frequently called "The Miracle Plant!"If you or someone close to you is combating a terrible health problem and is undergoing the traditional treatments, you should grab this information, digest it, verify it and either use it yourself or pass it on to them. What will you have to lose? When it comes to your health, time and money should mean little.With the cost of healthcare ever on the rise, is it any wonder people are searching for alternative solutions to medical problems?Many uses and solutions have been around for centuries, throughout the world, but have been forgotten and are only recently being re-discovered. For instance, in the Americas, the Mayan women used the plant to hydrate their skin and to wean babies. The Seminole Indians of the Florida region believed the Aloe was capable of rejuvenation and considered it the "fountain of youth."Become aware of the basis behind these beliefs. In this book will discover things like:* Learn about Aloe Vera and her sister's potential as a medicinal aide.* Learn how Aloe is used as a potential cure for Diabetes and Cancer and long list of other health problems.* Learn the formula for this magical elixir.* Learn how Aloe Vera can help your pets.* Discover how to care for and grow these wonderful little plants.* Try some recipes for the many uses of the Aloe plant.* Learn to practice preventative care using both Aloes.Re-discover Aloe Vera and Aloe Arborescens for your own health and welfare. "Healthy Living in a Leaf."Get your copy now, simply click on "Buy Now" to instantly have this information at your fingertips.
Aloes
Author: Tom Reynolds
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203476344
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have been adopted as medicinal plants since ancient time
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203476344
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have been adopted as medicinal plants since ancient time
Communities in Action
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309452961
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309452961
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Managing Multiple Sclerosis Naturally
Author: Judy Graham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594779074
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A totally revised and updated edition of the first book to offer a holistic approach to slowing the progression of MS • Provides guidance on special diets and nutritional supplements, exercise, alternative therapies, and the effects of negative and positive thoughts on MS • Explains how to reduce toxic overload from mercury and chemicals • Includes life wisdom and coping strategies from others who suffer with MS Judy Graham is an inspiration. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 26 years old, 35 years later Judy Graham is still walking, working, and has successfully birthed and raised a son who is now an adult. In this totally revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis, first published in 1984, she shares the natural treatments that have helped her and many others with MS stabilize or even reverse the condition. Beginning with the effects of diet, she explains that many people with MS have been eating the wrong foods and shows which foods are “good” and “bad,” how to recognize food sensitivities, and how to correct nutritional deficiencies using dietary supplements. She also looks at reducing the body’s toxic overload, whether from mercury amalgam fillings, chemicals, or medications. She presents the exercises with proven benefits for MS she has found most reliable and appropriate, such as yoga, pilates, and t’ai chi, and explores alternative therapies that provide relief and support to the body’s efforts to control MS, including acupuncture, reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, and ayurveda. Most important are the insights she provides on the effects of negative thoughts on MS. She demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can actually slow down or even reverse the progression of this disease. Judy Graham is living proof that, as devastating as a diagnosis of MS is, life can still be lived to its fullest.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594779074
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A totally revised and updated edition of the first book to offer a holistic approach to slowing the progression of MS • Provides guidance on special diets and nutritional supplements, exercise, alternative therapies, and the effects of negative and positive thoughts on MS • Explains how to reduce toxic overload from mercury and chemicals • Includes life wisdom and coping strategies from others who suffer with MS Judy Graham is an inspiration. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 26 years old, 35 years later Judy Graham is still walking, working, and has successfully birthed and raised a son who is now an adult. In this totally revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis, first published in 1984, she shares the natural treatments that have helped her and many others with MS stabilize or even reverse the condition. Beginning with the effects of diet, she explains that many people with MS have been eating the wrong foods and shows which foods are “good” and “bad,” how to recognize food sensitivities, and how to correct nutritional deficiencies using dietary supplements. She also looks at reducing the body’s toxic overload, whether from mercury amalgam fillings, chemicals, or medications. She presents the exercises with proven benefits for MS she has found most reliable and appropriate, such as yoga, pilates, and t’ai chi, and explores alternative therapies that provide relief and support to the body’s efforts to control MS, including acupuncture, reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, and ayurveda. Most important are the insights she provides on the effects of negative thoughts on MS. She demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can actually slow down or even reverse the progression of this disease. Judy Graham is living proof that, as devastating as a diagnosis of MS is, life can still be lived to its fullest.
Herbal Medicine
Author: Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439807167
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439807167
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Food Cure, The: Clinically Proven Antioxidant Foods To Prevent And Treat Chronic Diseases And Conditions
Author: Monte Lai
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981121526X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Modern medicine has done much in the field of acute conditions, such as trauma, infections, burns and bone fractures, but it has limited success in treating chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, among others. At present, the root causes of most chronic diseases are still unknown. It is well known in the medical communities that at least 50% of all chronic diseases are preventable by dietary changes.The Food Cure presents the groundbreaking antioxidant food remedies to prevent and treat chronic diseases that to this day have been hidden in the vast scientific literature that is not accessible to the public.In this book, you will discover a treasure trove of dietary habits of tens of millions of people worldwide; unlock the secrets of the healing power of antioxidants in plant-based whole foods; how to safely and effectively prevent and treat major illnesses and cancers with antioxidant rich foods; why fish are important to brain health; seven disease-causative foods on your dining table that can kill you; why eating just one egg a day can be detrimental to your health; and science-based food remedies to prevent and treat hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and more.Meta-analysis is a statistical procedure for combining data from multiple studies. When the treatment effect (or effect size) is consistent from one study to the next, meta-analysis can be used to identify this common effect.The search using medical data bases reveals that hundreds of meta-analysis papers conducted with tens of millions of people worldwide confirmed that the efficacies of thirty antioxidant-rich food remedies in preventing or treating many chronic diseases. Meta-analysis is the most reliable statistical method for assessing the efficacy of food items in preventing or treating chronic diseases.The Food Cure will bring these clinically proven remedies in the general public and book consumers.Related Link(s)
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981121526X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Modern medicine has done much in the field of acute conditions, such as trauma, infections, burns and bone fractures, but it has limited success in treating chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, among others. At present, the root causes of most chronic diseases are still unknown. It is well known in the medical communities that at least 50% of all chronic diseases are preventable by dietary changes.The Food Cure presents the groundbreaking antioxidant food remedies to prevent and treat chronic diseases that to this day have been hidden in the vast scientific literature that is not accessible to the public.In this book, you will discover a treasure trove of dietary habits of tens of millions of people worldwide; unlock the secrets of the healing power of antioxidants in plant-based whole foods; how to safely and effectively prevent and treat major illnesses and cancers with antioxidant rich foods; why fish are important to brain health; seven disease-causative foods on your dining table that can kill you; why eating just one egg a day can be detrimental to your health; and science-based food remedies to prevent and treat hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and more.Meta-analysis is a statistical procedure for combining data from multiple studies. When the treatment effect (or effect size) is consistent from one study to the next, meta-analysis can be used to identify this common effect.The search using medical data bases reveals that hundreds of meta-analysis papers conducted with tens of millions of people worldwide confirmed that the efficacies of thirty antioxidant-rich food remedies in preventing or treating many chronic diseases. Meta-analysis is the most reliable statistical method for assessing the efficacy of food items in preventing or treating chronic diseases.The Food Cure will bring these clinically proven remedies in the general public and book consumers.Related Link(s)
Medical Medium Celery Juice
Author: Anthony William
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401957668
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Celery juice is everywhere for a reason: because it's saving lives as it restores people's health one symptom at a time. From celebrities posting about their daily celery juice routines to people from all walks of life sharing pictures and testimonials of their dramatic recovery stories, celery juice is revealing itself to ignite healing when all odds seem against it. What began decades ago as a quiet movement has become a global healing revolution. In Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide, Anthony William, the originator of the global celery juice movement, introduces you to celery juice's incredible ability to create sweeping improvements on every level of our health: Healing the gut and relieving digestive disorders Balancing blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and adrenal function Neutralizing and flushing toxins from the liver and brain Restoring health in people who suffer from a vast range of chronic and mystery illnesses and symptoms, among them fatigue, brain fog, acne, eczema, addiction, ADHD, thyroid disorders, diabetes, SIBO, eating disorders, autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, and eye problems After revealing exactly how celery juice does its anti-inflammatory, alkalizing, life-changing work to provide these benefits and many more, he gives you the powerful, definitive guidelines to do your own celery juice cleanse correctly and successfully. You'll get instructions on how to make the juice, how much to drink, when to drink it, and what to expect as your body begins to detox, plus answers to FAQs such as "Is it safe to drink celery juice while pregnant or breastfeeding?", "Is blending better than juicing?", and "Can I take my medications with it?" Here is everything you need to know--from the original source--to receive the full gift of what Anthony calls "one of the greatest healing tonics of all time."
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401957668
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Celery juice is everywhere for a reason: because it's saving lives as it restores people's health one symptom at a time. From celebrities posting about their daily celery juice routines to people from all walks of life sharing pictures and testimonials of their dramatic recovery stories, celery juice is revealing itself to ignite healing when all odds seem against it. What began decades ago as a quiet movement has become a global healing revolution. In Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide, Anthony William, the originator of the global celery juice movement, introduces you to celery juice's incredible ability to create sweeping improvements on every level of our health: Healing the gut and relieving digestive disorders Balancing blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and adrenal function Neutralizing and flushing toxins from the liver and brain Restoring health in people who suffer from a vast range of chronic and mystery illnesses and symptoms, among them fatigue, brain fog, acne, eczema, addiction, ADHD, thyroid disorders, diabetes, SIBO, eating disorders, autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, and eye problems After revealing exactly how celery juice does its anti-inflammatory, alkalizing, life-changing work to provide these benefits and many more, he gives you the powerful, definitive guidelines to do your own celery juice cleanse correctly and successfully. You'll get instructions on how to make the juice, how much to drink, when to drink it, and what to expect as your body begins to detox, plus answers to FAQs such as "Is it safe to drink celery juice while pregnant or breastfeeding?", "Is blending better than juicing?", and "Can I take my medications with it?" Here is everything you need to know--from the original source--to receive the full gift of what Anthony calls "one of the greatest healing tonics of all time."
Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309072859
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease of the nervous system, affecting about 1 million people worldwide. Even though it has been known for over a hundred years, no cause or cure has yet been discovered-but now there is hope. New therapies have been shown to slow the disease progress in some patients, and the pace of discoveries about the cellular machinery of the brain and spinal cord has accelerated. This book presents a comprehensive overview of multiple sclerosis today, as researchers seek to understand its processes, develop therapies that will slow or halt the disease and perhaps repair damage, offer relief for specific symptoms, and improve the abilities of MS patients to function in their daily lives. The panel reviews existing knowledge and identifies key research questions, focusing on: Research strategies that have the greatest potential to understand the biological mechanisms of recovery and to translate findings into specific strategies for therapy. How people adapt to MS and the research needed to improve the lives of people with MS. Management of disease symptoms (cognitive impairment, depression, spasticity, vision problems, and others). The committee also discusses ways to build and financially support the MS research enterprise, including a look at challenges inherent in designing clinical trials. This book will be important to MS researchers, research funders, health care advocates for MS research and treatment, and interested patients and their families.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309072859
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease of the nervous system, affecting about 1 million people worldwide. Even though it has been known for over a hundred years, no cause or cure has yet been discovered-but now there is hope. New therapies have been shown to slow the disease progress in some patients, and the pace of discoveries about the cellular machinery of the brain and spinal cord has accelerated. This book presents a comprehensive overview of multiple sclerosis today, as researchers seek to understand its processes, develop therapies that will slow or halt the disease and perhaps repair damage, offer relief for specific symptoms, and improve the abilities of MS patients to function in their daily lives. The panel reviews existing knowledge and identifies key research questions, focusing on: Research strategies that have the greatest potential to understand the biological mechanisms of recovery and to translate findings into specific strategies for therapy. How people adapt to MS and the research needed to improve the lives of people with MS. Management of disease symptoms (cognitive impairment, depression, spasticity, vision problems, and others). The committee also discusses ways to build and financially support the MS research enterprise, including a look at challenges inherent in designing clinical trials. This book will be important to MS researchers, research funders, health care advocates for MS research and treatment, and interested patients and their families.