In New York Times Saturday Profile (27/2/09), it reports a jazz musician Debbie Purdy is planning to end her life with “assisted suicide” because the torture of multiple sclerosis.
MS or Multiple sclerosis, also know as disseminated sclerosis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. MS patients suffer from loss of functions, including muscle weakness, muscle spasms, difficulty in moving, difficulties with coordination and balance, problems in speech or swallowing, visual problems, fatigue, acute or chronic pain, and even bladder and bowel difficulties. At the mental & emotional level, depression or unstable mood are very common.
In mainstream medicine, there is no known cure to MS. But how about natural medicine, can we find a natural solution to stop the killer?
According to Robert Groth, a MS fighter, here is his 9 easy ways to fight against multiple sclerosis:
Exercise: Yoga, swimming or determine what your can do and find a way to do it.
Breathing: Focused, centered breathing calms down your mind, and brings oxygen into your brain.
Meditation: There have been many studies concluded on the benefit of meditation, and you have to do it to feel you how wonderful it can be.
Sitting in the Sunlight: Just sitting in the sunlight 15 minutes a day nourishes you with enough vitamin D that you can absorb calcium and other minerals. Sunlight promotes a healing and positive outlook. And it just feels good.
Give To Yourself: Be good to yourself and honor yourself. Get a massage, go out to lunch, see a funny movie.
Laughter, Family and Friends: Enjoy your family and friends and social activities.
Writing: Journal about your “journey” with multiple sclerosis. Writing can be a great way to release your feelings.
Acupuncture: It’s a great way to release stress and increase circulation.
Keep Growing and Investing in Yourself: Find other inspiration stories of others who have multiple sclerosis. Realize that there are options and be open to them.
