Know Multiple Sclerosis

A lot has been written about diet and supplements and their effect on multiple sclerosis. When I was first diagnosed, I gave the Swank diet a try. It's a very low-fat diet that claims to have a positive impact on MS. There are testimonials about it all over the internet.

After some time, I found I missed eating some of the things missing from the diet - such as french fries and ice cream......so, I stopped it. I continue to eat a relatively low-fat diet - not necessarily because I think it will make a huge difference with the MS, but because it's good for overall health.

I try to remind people that "alternative" therapies like the Swank diet should be approached with caution. They are often unproven and there is absolutely no evidence they make a bit of difference with MS. You may find individual testimonials from people claiming they were cured - you will often find no proof, however.

All of this said, I think it's worth investigating all the options available to us as MS patients. Traditional therapies are far from perfect. There is yet to be a cure. I would just say use caution - there are a lot of people out there looking to take advantage of us.