Multiple Sclerosis
01 Multiple Sclerosis Meaning
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease of the central nervous system in which communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted. Approximately 300,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from MS. It primarily affects adults, with age of onset typically between 20 and 40 years, and is twice as common in women than in men. The effects of MS can range from relatively benign in most cases to various degrees of disability.
02 Scalp Acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture has been proved to have the most success in the treatment of MS and other central nervous system damage when compared to other acupuncture modalities including the ear, body, and hand. Scalp acupuncture not only can improve the symptoms, the patient’s quality of life, and slow the progression of physical disability, but also it can reduce the number of relapses. Scalp acupuncture treatment for MS has had much success in reducing numbness and pain, decreasing spasms, improving weakness and paralysis of limbs, and improving balance. Many patients also have reported that their bladder and bowel control, fatigue and overall sense of well-being significantly improved after treatment. Recent studies have shown that scalp acupuncture could be an effective modality in controlling MS. Scalp acupuncture often produces remarkable results after just a few needles are inserted.10 It usually relieves symptoms immediately, and sometimes it takes only several minutes to achieve remarkable results.
03 Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Our Naturopathic Doctor and Masseuse at the clinic provide adjunctive care to address Multiple Sclerosis using natural herbals, supplements, massage, cupping, water therapy, nutritional counselling, lifestyle counselling, traditional Chinese herbals as well as using Clinical Medicine. We pride ourselves in working with your medical doctor to understand all your lab reports, tests, imaging as well as your medications, past medical history and current status to deliver the best care possible.