Category Archives: MS Treatment

Minehead carer appeals for help for MS best friend 10:00am Saturday 4th February 2012 in A CARER FROM Minehead has launched an appeal in a bid to give his wheelchair-user friend a chance of resuming a normal life by sending him abroad for medical treatment. Paul Booker, 41, was forced to give up a promising career as a DJ after being struck down with Multiple Sclerosis and now his full-time carer and best friend Philip Rattray hopes to raise £15,000 to send him overseas. Philip, 21, said: “It is getting progressively worse, that last bit of freedom he has left is going to come to an end and his life will go down the pan. “He is really, really smart – his brain is certainly in full health, but his body lets him down. It’s heartbreaking. I just want to see my best friend happy again and to help him get back on his feet.” Paul used to play at nightclubs, parties and festivals across the UK and Europe and taught young people to DJ until 2006, when the crippling neurological condition forced him to retire. After leading such an active life, he is now confined to a wheelchair and … Continue reading →

A video posted online of a young girl cutting her mother's hair to help her understand the trauma of breast cancer treatment has attracted thousands of viewers. Sara Duncan, 44, was diagnosed last September and wanted to help her six-year-old daughter, Lola, cope with her battle against the disease. In the video, Lola cuts her mother's hair as they laugh and chat - to help the youngster grasp what will happen during chemotherapy. When her hair is reduced to a close crop, Lola gently uses a razor to shave Ms Duncan's head, before Sara finishes the job herself. The film ends with a message asking viewers to donate to cancer charities. It was initially recorded by dad Craig as a family memento, but they decided to post the video on YouTube to raise £100,000 for 10 cancer charities. Ms Duncan told Sky News: "It's turning what could be a disaster and sad thing into 'Let's make it fun.' "You agonise over losing your hair because it's such a big part of a person's appearance." The couple have five other children - Finn, nine, 16-year-old twins Charlie and Rory, Jake, 18, and Oli, 22. Ms Duncan is currently having chemotherapy treatment. … Continue reading →

Cannabis extracts may slow MS development, says study By Catherine Shanahan Thursday, February 02, 2012 A doctor who has treated a child as young as two for multiple sclerosis is hopeful the results of a clinical trial will show cannabis plant extracts may help slow the development of disability. Professor John Zajicek said this would mark a breakthrough in treatment of the disease in its secondary progressive stage, for which treatments are largely unavailable. Cannabinoids are proving effective in improving symptoms in the early stage, known as the "relapsing-remitting" stage. This includes reduced muscle stiffness and spasms and better bladder control in patients. "Those treatments [use of cannabinoids] have been going on for a while now and there is fairly good evidence that they work on the symptoms, but there is nothing to treat progression. We have to wait and see what the trial results will show to see if cannabinoids are effective in the second stage," he said. Prof Zajicek, chief investigator of the largest clinical trial of this nature, said the CUPID (cannabinoid use in progressive inflammatory brain disease) trial was complete and the results were being analysed. He said there were challenges in carrying out a trial … Continue reading →

13-06-2011 11:50 Why Can't Doctors Cure Your MS? This is the reason: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Multiple sclerosis is one of themost debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you are stricken with MS that gradually drags you, healthy young person, toward chronic illness and maybe shorter life. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life's greatest experiences. The inside story on Dr. Gary M. Levin's remarkable Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Read on to discover what really causes your multiple sclerosis!: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Here is the original post: Healing Multiple Sclerosis ,MS | Greg's tetimonial on treating Multiple Sclerosis , MS - Video … Continue reading →

13-06-2011 11:56 Why Can't Doctors Cure Your MS? This is the reason: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Multiple sclerosis is one of themost debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you are stricken with MS that gradually drags you, healthy young person, toward chronic illness and maybe shorter life. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life's greatest experiences. The inside story on Dr. Gary M. Levin's remarkable Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Read on to discover what really causes your multiple sclerosis!: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org See original here: Therapy for ms | Darrell from Boston - Testimonial | multiple sclerosis therapy - Video … Continue reading →

13-06-2011 11:54 Why Can't Doctors Cure Your MS? This is the reason: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Multiple sclerosis is one of themost debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you are stricken with MS that gradually drags you, healthy young person, toward chronic illness and maybe shorter life. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life's greatest experiences. The inside story on Dr. Gary M. Levin's remarkable Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Read on to discover what really causes your multiple sclerosis!: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Read the original here: Multiple sclerosis treatments | Linda's testimonial - Video … Continue reading →

13-06-2011 11:59 Why Can't Doctors Cure Your MS? This is the reason: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Multiple sclerosis is one of themost debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you are stricken with MS that gradually drags you, healthy young person, toward chronic illness and maybe shorter life. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life's greatest experiences. The inside story on Dr. Gary M. Levin's remarkable Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Read on to discover what really causes your multiple sclerosis!: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Read the original: Multiple sclerosis cures | Lynn From USA testimonial - Video … Continue reading →

21-06-2011 10:18 Why Can't Doctors Cure Your MS? That is the reason: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Multiple sclerosis is one of themost debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you are stricken with MS that gradually drags you, healthy young person, toward chronic illness and maybe shorter life. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life's greatest experiences. The inside story on Dr. Gary M. Levin's remarkable Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Read on to discover what really causes your multiple sclerosis!: http://www.drgarysmultiplesclerosiscure.org Read the original post: MS Treatment Videos | Arin from Phoenix, AZ | Multiple Sclerosis Videos - Video … Continue reading →

23-01-2012 05:03 Dr Simon Shields, consultant neurologist, takes us through multiple sclerosis treatments. What are the main ones available now and what's coming up soon? An explanation about the risks of Tysabri and PML can be found on our magazine at shift.ms See more here: Multiple sclerosis treatments: then and now - Video … Continue reading →

SAUSALITO, CA--(Marketwire -02/01/12)- Alta Mira is pleased to announce that Rosemary O'Connor has joined the recovery center as its new Business Development Director for the Western United States. Ms. O'Connor has been the outreach manager at Hazelden Springbrook for the past two years, and previously worked at Alta Mira as outreach manager in 2010. "We are absolutely thrilled to have Rosemary joining our stellar business development team," said Alta Mira Executive Director Dr. Cherlyne Short Majors. "Rosemary is respected throughout our industry for her professionalism, integrity and dedication to this field. She will initially focus on further developing our presence in the San Francisco Bay Area but will provide a strong presence throughout California and the Western U.S." "I'm delighted to be back at the Alta Mira where I can pursue my life's passion to heal and help those suffering from addiction," said Ms. O'Connor. "I am particularly excited about Alta Mira's new 'brain healthy' curriculum and the powerful neuropsychological testing and assessment capabilities that we offer dual diagnosis patients." Ms. O'Connor, who holds a BA degree in psychology from St. Mary's College, has also worked at Bayside Marin recovery center where she was co-leader of the family program. She … Continue reading →