Alternative Treatments for MS – Massage, Acupuncture, and More

The term alternative therapy, in general, is used to describe any medical treatment or intervention that has not been scientifically documented or identified as safe or effective for a specific condition.

Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines that range from diet and exercise to mental conditioning to lifestyle changes. Examples include acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, and massage.

MS and Your Diet: Is There a Link?

Many foods have been touted as helpful for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Do they work? "There are strong reasons to think that diet could affect MS symptoms and even help treat it," says neurologist Ellen Mowry, MD, of Johns Hopkins University. But although a healthy diet is always a good idea, there is no proof that any diet or food, on its own,treats MS. If you want to try changing your diet to see if it helps your MS, do your homework. Make sure you've got good information from a reliable...

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Complementary therapies are alternative therapies used in addition to traditional treatments. For example, you may have weekly massages to complement your drug treatment.

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Alternative Treatments for MS - Massage, Acupuncture, and More