Author Archives: JoannWesthoven

Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on May 6, 2012 by JoannWesthoven

TweetMultiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that starts when the body’s defense system mistakenly attacks the myelin protection that surrounds the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. The area under attack becomes inflamed and the nerves don’t work right … Continue reading →

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What Causes Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Disease?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by JoannWesthoven

TweetAs to what causes multiple sclerosis to attack one person and not another, doctors don’t have full answers to that question. The cause may be found in a genetic link, due to environmental issues, and lately there have been studies … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by JoannWesthoven

TweetMultiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking the central nervous system. Doctor’s diagnose MS using MRI scans to check the brain or spinal cord for two or more lesions or inflamed areas. They may … Continue reading →

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