Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant compound. Like the antioxidant vitamins, alpha-lipoic acid acts to decrease the damage produced by free radicals. Alpha-lipoic acid is normally present in the…
Medical Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is obtained from one of the oldest cultivated plants, Cannabis sativa. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The major active chemical…
Asian Herbal Medicine IntroductionAsian herbal medicine involves treatment with specific herbal preparations, some of which are complex mixtures of many different herbs. Asian herbal medicine may be used on its…
Acupuncture IntroductionAcupuncture is based on theories of body function that are very different from those of Western medicine. It is believed that there is a free flow of energy (“qi”)…
Multivitamins Multivitamins are frequently taken by people with MS. Multivitamin preparations contain variable types and amounts of vitamins and minerals. No rigorous clinical studies have examined the benefits or safety…
Other Minerals A whole variety of minerals are sometimes recommended for people with MS. Some studies indicate that people with MS have low levels of specific minerals, such as magnesium,…