Planning The Unpredictable

I met with the NP this week for all my results and it was quite interesting. My total cholesterol was 159 which I thought was excellent considering I was in the 200ish range 5 years ago. She said she likes it a little higher because cholesterol protects the brain and immune system. [...]

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The AAN found that breast feeding reduces relapse rate in women with MS!
Among the multiple sclerosis patients, the researchers found that the rate of postpartum relapse was significantly lower among those who breast-fed exclusively for at least two months compared to those who did not breast-feed or began regular supplemental feedings within two months postpartum [...]

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I am onto my third cold of the ‘flu and cold season’ which is about 2.5 colds more than a usual year. While my neuro said Copaxone has no effect on colds/viruses, I seriously doubt him.
Nothing exciting to report… I should have my test results from the Naturopath on Monday. [...]

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http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/02/05/ms-vitamin-d.html
Very interesting article out today on vitamin D! Just a snippet:
Vitamin D seems to help control a gene known to increase the risk of multiple sclerosis — a finding that suggests taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and early in life may help prevent the disease.
“I think it’s the first time that the environment and [...]

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