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Old 11-13-2006, 10:18 PM
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Deb -- I used to have the same problems - I know this sounds goofy -- but I read an article in a MS World monthly report that indicated that fish and blueberries help MS symptoms -- blueberries especially with memory --I saved it and it read:

DIET & DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN MS
You've heard the expression 'you are what you eat.' But what if you
have MS? Can you alter the course of the disease through diet and the use
of dietary supplements? Some MS professionals say there is virtually no
connection between diet and MS, while others suggest that the disease
course can actually be modified via dietary modifications. While the
controversy continues, people with MS are left wondering what they can do,
on a daily basis, to live well with MS.

Consequently, Allen Bowling, M.D., Ph.D., and Thomas Stewart, J.D.,
M.S. PA-C, both of the Rocky Mountain MS Center in Englewood, Colorado,
have reviewed over 50 published scientific and clinical studies on the
subject and developed what they believe are "reasonable and generally
safe practical suggestions for those who are interested." One such
practical suggestion:
"Increase intake of fats that are rich in n-3 fatty acids, which
include EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ALA
(alpha-linolenic acid). Sources of n-3 fatty acids include:
· Fatty fish (especially salmon, Atlantic herring, Atlantic mackerel,
bluefin tuna, sardine, and cod). Fatty fish are the richest sources of
EPA and DHA, the kinds of n-3 fatty acids found in fish. Some of the
studies conducted among people with MS involved amounts of EPA and DHA
that would be difficult to obtain from dietary sources alone. The
American Heart Association recommends two servings of oily fish per week for healthy adults. However, the FDA recommends that pregnant women or
woman who may become pregnant consume less than 12 ounces of fish, on
average, per week due to concerns about mercury contamination."

"We have tried to present complicated information in a precise manner,"
the authors write. "We believe that this information should be made
available to people with MS so that they can form their own conclusions."

To learn more about possible disease-modifying strategies, such as
changes in fat intake, the role of vitamin D and calcium in MS,
immune-stimulating supplements, and more, visit http://www.ms-cam.org.

The authors state that those who chose to consider dietary approaches
to MS should do so in addition to, rather than instead of, FDA-approved
medications.

GO WILD FOR BLUEBERRIES!
Researchers from around the world are finding that blueberries are
powerful disease fighters. While low in calories and sodium, blueberries
are a good source of dietary fiber.

When compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables, researchers at
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Center found that
blueberries ranked #1 in antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help
neutralize harmful products called 'free radicals' that can lead to cancer and
other age-related diseases.

The high antioxidant level of blueberries may also play a role in
anti-aging. Neuroscientists discovered that feeding blueberries to
laboratory rats slowed age-related loss in mental capacity, a finding that may
have important implications for humans. Accordingly, researchers found
that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning
capacity and motor skills of aging rats.
Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have identified
specific compounds in blueberries that promote urinary tract health and reduce the risk of infection. Berry juice may also play an important role in
reducing or preventing the incidence of urinary tract infections by
preventing bacteria from adhering to the cells that line the walls of the
urinary tract.

Other studies show that blueberries may alleviate eye fatigue and
improve vision. In other studies, extracts of bilberry, a variety of
blueberry, have been shown to improve nighttime visual perception and promote quicker adjustment to darkness and faster restoration of visual acuity after exposure to glare.

So, toss some blueberries in the blender with your favorite juice and
frozen yogurt for a breakfast smoothie. Or sprinkle them on your cereal,
yogurt, salad, or cottage cheese. To learn more about the benefits of
blueberries, visit http://www.blueberry.org.

Now -- I have been eating blueberries for breakfast for the last year -- you can buy them online -- or at Cosco, Trader Joes or a health food store. It has been working wonders for me.... this may not work for you -- but its worth a try. I also eat fish about twice a week -- you can even buy the small cans of pink salmon and just eat it right out of the can with crackers.

Its worth a try.
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