How Can I Get Rid of ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is an accelerative neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This disease leads to the gradual loss of voluntary muscle movement, eventually resulting in paralysis. While traditional medicine asserts there is no cure for ALS, various treatments and alternative therapies are reported to have a great deal of impact on those wondering how to get rid of ALS once and for all. Many anecdotal reports indicate that there may be tremendous value in these lesser-known and oft-disregarded alternatives.
Suppose a healthcare professional is managing your health. In that case, they will likely offer assistance in managing the symptoms you are experiencing from suffering from incurable Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
1. Traditional Therapies
The FDA has approved two pharmaceutical prescription drugs designed to slow the progression of ALS. They are,
- Riluzole
- Edaravone
Riluzole works by reducing glutamate levels in the brain, which may help to slow the disease’s progression. Edaravone, the newest drug, acts as a free radical scavenger, potentially reducing oxidative stress and slowing functional decline.
In addition to drug therapy, conventional health practitioners are likely to refer their patients for other services, including,
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Respiratory Support
Supporting those facing the challenges of ALS continues down the prolonged path of reported irreversible deterioration.
The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) certifies these qualifying physicians to support the long-term maintenance of the disease; physical therapists help maintain muscle and range of motion, assisting in the management of muscle cramps and spasticity, while speech therapists assist individuals with ALS in maintaining communication abilities by providing strategies and tools to overcome speech and swallowing difficulties, and Board-Certified pulmonologists who help mitigate the progressive decline of respiratory muscle function that leads to breathing difficulties.
2. Alternative Therapies
For those who seek supplemental augmentation of traditional medicine, there are complimentary methods of enhancing the existing ALS support team that may include therapeutic alternatives that could include,
Nutritional supplements, like
- Coenzyme Q10
- Creatine
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B12
These supplements possess antioxidant properties that may help reduce oxidative stress and support cellular health.
Herbal supplements such as,
- Ashwagandha
- Ginseng
- Curcumin
- Astragalus
These herbal supplements offer anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Anecdotal evidence suggests potential benefits.
Mind-body therapies such as,
- Reiki
- Laying on of hands therapy
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Prayer
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and
- Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical methodology that involves the insertion of very thin needles into exact points of the body to stimulate energy flow.
These may help individuals with ALS cope with emotional distress, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall psychological well-being.
3. Radical Independent Therapies
Then there are the radical independent therapies, which are for those individuals who are highly explorative when approaching alternative approaches to dealing with ALS. They include options such as addressing reported causes that are counterintuitive for the average health management professional, including theories predating modern pharmaceutical medicine asserting that pathogens and parasites cause disease.
Natural alternative specialists may introduce radical approaches such as using,
- Colloidal silver water
- Chlorine dioxide
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
- Deworming, and
- Parasite cleanses
We have heard about people diagnosed with ALS who are having success by spraying DMSO and Silver Water (70/30 mix) on their scalp, vigorously rubbing it in multiple times per day, and taking that same mixture by the teaspoon full several times per day.
In the book DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) for Humans, page 36 explains how some people are treating it. If I were doing it myself, I would probably double that. DMSO is commonly called a drug, but it is actually a natural herbal extract from trees.
While these are far from mainstream suggestions, they appear to have impressive results when dealing with ALS. Anecdotal reports include testimonials that claim complete reversal of ALS disease symptoms. Independent research can provide clues to many other options as well. See also Exploring Unconventional Approaches to Address ALS.
4. Clinical Trials
Other options besides a holistic mind, body, and spirit approach include participating in clinical trials, which provide access to experimental treatments that also contribute to advancing ALS research, ultimately bringing us closer to finding answers for this devastating disease.
While traditional medicine and research facilities have not discovered a method of curing ALS, research continues. Self-healing and individuals conducting their own research and experimentation may contribute to the overall compendium of information that may answer the question, “How can I get rid of ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?”
Those facing the challenges of ALS should conduct their own research and work closely with holistic healthcare professionals and other natural alternative specialists to develop a comprehensive plan that includes their unique needs and preferences.