Simple explanations for complex problems are always very tempting but they rarely prove to be the answer. This is especially true in our modern medical world where diverse, debilitating and ever more common conditions such as allergy, coeliac disease, Parkinsons, MS, ME and …
MS
Worms for MS?
MS (multiple sclerosis) is not a illness that FoodsMatter deals with regularly, although we do have an article pending suggesting that diet can be really helpful in managing the condition. But I do have a very old friend who has had it for over 50 years – so I tend to prick up my …
Success markers for Micki Rose’s barrier plan for multiple food intolerance
Many of you will have followed Micki Rose's long search for a way to deal with her own (and many of her patients') devastating and debilitating food sensitivities which has culminated in her 'Barrier Plan'. There is an in depth explanation of her theories, and her plan, on the …
Coping – and benchmarking…
I have a friend, now in her '80s, who has had MS (multiple sclerosis) for nearly 50 years. She does not have sufficient muscular strength to lift her feet onto the feet rests of her wheel chair; she does not have the muscular staying power (she can exert a little pressure for a …
Fundraising for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
The other day I met a nice young man in the butchers. Well, ours is that kind of butcher (Barretts in England's Lane, NW3 if anyone wants to know). I was dithering about what size chicken to buy (see next weekend's newsletter for the resulting recipe) when said nice young man …