Post by Archief on Feb 7, 2014 13:46:04 GMT
(archief van oude forum oms.yourbb.nl)
libello
Geplaatst: 16 sep 2013, 16:28
bron: www.overcomingmultiplesclerosis.org/Community/What-Others-Say/
libello
Geplaatst: 16 sep 2013, 16:28
I have stopped deteriorating
Like George, I was in my mid-forties when diagnosed with MS in 1997 by a prominent neurologist after undergoing an MRI that disclosed numerous lesions throughout my brain and CNS. Probably like most other people when first diagnosed, I was stunned, alarmed, scared and worried – but determined to stay positive. I also began to read up on and research this disease, which I had only heard of previously and knew little about. I decided not to tell anyone other than my wife (I did not want anyone’s sympathy) and to just carry on with my busy life involving a growing family, very successful business, regular travel and small family farm.
In my research, I discovered the Swank Diet and in the next few months raised this idea with my neurologist. His response was basically “There is no proven relationship between diet and MS so you can do as you like, but it will make no real difference to the progress of the disease… medical research continues but the most we can do for now is manage the symptoms and try to delay the frequency of attacks through medication…” My reaction was to ignore the idea of the obviously inconvenient diet, carry on with my life as before, continue taking my Betaferon and accommodate my continuing decline as best I could.
At this stage I only had difficulty with stamina and could not walk for more than about 12 minutes. As I was still able to walk and function successfully at work there was nothing else the medical community could do for me, other than provide Betaferon and monitor my decline. More importantly, I felt there was nothing I could do for myself, other than to ‘stay positive’ and make the most of my situation. I knew that ultimately my situation was probably hopeless, as medical science was a long-way from finding a cure or effective treatment. On balance, I also felt extremely lucky that I had this terrible, unpredictable disease and yet was able to continue to function and live a rewarding, happy and productive life. For seven years, I learned to live with increasing disability and reorganized my life accordingly (I became semi-retired and used a walking-stick).
In February 2004, I saw an ABC ‘Catalyst’ TV episode “MS Doctor” about Dr George Jelinek, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and his approach to Taking Control of MS. (The ABC’s website has the text of this story at www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1048944.htm ). I went to the internet over the next few days and found out what I could about George, ordered his book and discovered he was running a 5 day Residential Program at The Gawler Foundation in March 2004. I decided to book into the March Program. After attending The Gawler Foundation course and listening to George, I completely adopted his program. I am 100% faithful to his diet recommendations (always), do my best to exercise (sometimes), meditate (sometimes) and have found a high dose (5000 IU) Vitamin D supplement to ensure I get my Vitamin D daily, even if I don’t get my 15 minutes of sunshine.
It is over three years later and my condition has ceased to deteriorate. My only regret is that I did not discover George sooner – but I am delighted I did find him when I did! My disabilities are not getting worse and I still enjoy a busy family, social and business life- with regular domestic and international travel. I am so pleased that George has created this website to let all people with Multiple Sclerosis know that you can do something about your health – and the sooner you start the better! It is clear that there are no commercial sponsors, there are no advertising revenue streams, there is nothing being sold here and there is not a $multi-billion industry promoting this program of diet, exercise, sun and meditation. It is up to you to adopt this regime. And for your future’s sake, I sincerely hope that you do.
Everything you need to know about Taking Control of MS is contained on this website. You should also most certainly adopt the recommended medication as prescribed by your MD. Taking Control of MS is not offered as an “alternative to medicine” – rather as a supplementary active effort you can make. The recommended diet is an extremely heart (and all other organs) healthy diet, that is nutritious and can be as tasty as you like. However, do not believe medication is all you can do. Professor Jelinek has carefully reviewed thousands of research papers and publications (have a look at his bibliography) to create this program that can quite literally save your life. His recommendations are based on serious scientific research. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting George you will leave with no doubt about the man’s knowledge or sincerity. While there are no guarantees of anything, the research findings are very encouraging; sadly encouragement for the MS diagnosed is not easy to find elsewhere.
Take the time to study this site (and read his book if you like, and hopefully attend a retreat at the Gawler Foundation as well) and I hope you will be convinced to completely adopt his recommendations regarding diet (it is simply a matter of discipline about what you eat – but that is easier when your ‘life’ depends on it!). I also hope you adopt his ideas regarding sunshine, exercise and meditation. Hopefully you will do this and join many of us in being ‘one of the lucky ones’ – that is people with MS who continue to lead happy, healthy, long and productive lives. While you cannot yet be cured – there is a great deal you can do to reduce the impact of MS on you and your family. I’m sure you would like to be better, but if you can’t, then the next best thing, is to ensure you don’t get worse! For you and your family’s sake study this site and implement this program.
I’m truly thankful I am able to continue enjoying so much of life – I’m now spending more time with my family, greatly enjoying business and constantly traveling both domestically and internationally. I have donated to the Gawler Foundation in the hope that we can get George’s message to more people to minimize their loss of quality of life. I hope to help minimize the potentially devastating impact of this unpredictable and too often debilitating disease, by spreading this important message. But this is all of no use, unless you personally exercise the discipline to follow George’s recommendations. Never forget the 10 most powerful two letter words in the English language – ‘If it is to be it is up to me’. Stay positive, stay well and I wish you all the luck in the world.
- A fellow MS diagnosed person
Jun 2008
Melbourne
Like George, I was in my mid-forties when diagnosed with MS in 1997 by a prominent neurologist after undergoing an MRI that disclosed numerous lesions throughout my brain and CNS. Probably like most other people when first diagnosed, I was stunned, alarmed, scared and worried – but determined to stay positive. I also began to read up on and research this disease, which I had only heard of previously and knew little about. I decided not to tell anyone other than my wife (I did not want anyone’s sympathy) and to just carry on with my busy life involving a growing family, very successful business, regular travel and small family farm.
In my research, I discovered the Swank Diet and in the next few months raised this idea with my neurologist. His response was basically “There is no proven relationship between diet and MS so you can do as you like, but it will make no real difference to the progress of the disease… medical research continues but the most we can do for now is manage the symptoms and try to delay the frequency of attacks through medication…” My reaction was to ignore the idea of the obviously inconvenient diet, carry on with my life as before, continue taking my Betaferon and accommodate my continuing decline as best I could.
At this stage I only had difficulty with stamina and could not walk for more than about 12 minutes. As I was still able to walk and function successfully at work there was nothing else the medical community could do for me, other than provide Betaferon and monitor my decline. More importantly, I felt there was nothing I could do for myself, other than to ‘stay positive’ and make the most of my situation. I knew that ultimately my situation was probably hopeless, as medical science was a long-way from finding a cure or effective treatment. On balance, I also felt extremely lucky that I had this terrible, unpredictable disease and yet was able to continue to function and live a rewarding, happy and productive life. For seven years, I learned to live with increasing disability and reorganized my life accordingly (I became semi-retired and used a walking-stick).
In February 2004, I saw an ABC ‘Catalyst’ TV episode “MS Doctor” about Dr George Jelinek, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and his approach to Taking Control of MS. (The ABC’s website has the text of this story at www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1048944.htm ). I went to the internet over the next few days and found out what I could about George, ordered his book and discovered he was running a 5 day Residential Program at The Gawler Foundation in March 2004. I decided to book into the March Program. After attending The Gawler Foundation course and listening to George, I completely adopted his program. I am 100% faithful to his diet recommendations (always), do my best to exercise (sometimes), meditate (sometimes) and have found a high dose (5000 IU) Vitamin D supplement to ensure I get my Vitamin D daily, even if I don’t get my 15 minutes of sunshine.
It is over three years later and my condition has ceased to deteriorate. My only regret is that I did not discover George sooner – but I am delighted I did find him when I did! My disabilities are not getting worse and I still enjoy a busy family, social and business life- with regular domestic and international travel. I am so pleased that George has created this website to let all people with Multiple Sclerosis know that you can do something about your health – and the sooner you start the better! It is clear that there are no commercial sponsors, there are no advertising revenue streams, there is nothing being sold here and there is not a $multi-billion industry promoting this program of diet, exercise, sun and meditation. It is up to you to adopt this regime. And for your future’s sake, I sincerely hope that you do.
Everything you need to know about Taking Control of MS is contained on this website. You should also most certainly adopt the recommended medication as prescribed by your MD. Taking Control of MS is not offered as an “alternative to medicine” – rather as a supplementary active effort you can make. The recommended diet is an extremely heart (and all other organs) healthy diet, that is nutritious and can be as tasty as you like. However, do not believe medication is all you can do. Professor Jelinek has carefully reviewed thousands of research papers and publications (have a look at his bibliography) to create this program that can quite literally save your life. His recommendations are based on serious scientific research. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting George you will leave with no doubt about the man’s knowledge or sincerity. While there are no guarantees of anything, the research findings are very encouraging; sadly encouragement for the MS diagnosed is not easy to find elsewhere.
Take the time to study this site (and read his book if you like, and hopefully attend a retreat at the Gawler Foundation as well) and I hope you will be convinced to completely adopt his recommendations regarding diet (it is simply a matter of discipline about what you eat – but that is easier when your ‘life’ depends on it!). I also hope you adopt his ideas regarding sunshine, exercise and meditation. Hopefully you will do this and join many of us in being ‘one of the lucky ones’ – that is people with MS who continue to lead happy, healthy, long and productive lives. While you cannot yet be cured – there is a great deal you can do to reduce the impact of MS on you and your family. I’m sure you would like to be better, but if you can’t, then the next best thing, is to ensure you don’t get worse! For you and your family’s sake study this site and implement this program.
I’m truly thankful I am able to continue enjoying so much of life – I’m now spending more time with my family, greatly enjoying business and constantly traveling both domestically and internationally. I have donated to the Gawler Foundation in the hope that we can get George’s message to more people to minimize their loss of quality of life. I hope to help minimize the potentially devastating impact of this unpredictable and too often debilitating disease, by spreading this important message. But this is all of no use, unless you personally exercise the discipline to follow George’s recommendations. Never forget the 10 most powerful two letter words in the English language – ‘If it is to be it is up to me’. Stay positive, stay well and I wish you all the luck in the world.
- A fellow MS diagnosed person
Jun 2008
Melbourne