Ashton also realized that diet had a profound affect on the progression of
MS. He read about Roy L. Swank, M.D., Ph.D., of Portland, Ore., who had
years before developed a low-saturated-fat diet to treat MS. He also learned
that food sensitivities-allergy-like reactions-could aggravate MS symptoms,
and he put Matt on a "paleolithic," or cave-man, diet consisting of simple
and unprocessed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, fish, skinless chicken
breasts, and a little rice, and avoiding all dairy, gluten, legumes, fried
foods, and yeast. In addition, Matt began taking a variety of supplements,
including vitamins, minerals, and such "good fats" as salmon oil and evening
primrose oil.

kathy
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From: Katrina <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Paleo Food Ideas for MS?


> I have no idea where I read it, but I did read that extremely high doses
of
> fish oil can prevent the acceleration of this disease.
>
> I've also heard that GLA is also important, which can be found in Evening
> Primrose Oil.  I wish I had more data, I just don't remember where I read
it.
>
> I also read that saturated animal fat is detrimental to them.
>
> Sorry, no references.
>
> Kat.
>
> >Are there any particular foods (paleo of course) that will be of benefit
> >for him?
> >Kath