Dr. Michael Friedman, ND

Most of us take for granted the little things in life―like walking out to the mailbox, socializing with friends, or enjoying a mug of hot coffee. But what if each daily activity required intensive planning and effort? That's what living with multiple sclerosis is like, and author Michaël Friedman knows this from first-hand experience. Since his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis a decade ago, Dr. Friedman has been searching for a cure for the disease. After years of research, he realized that he had some of the answers right in his naturopathic medicine toolbox, and others, surprisingly, lay in the realm of conventional medicine. Get the book at http://shrnetwork.biz/ms

[2:30] Dr. Friedman’s MS story.

• It started in high school.
• His MS specialist said he had what could have been decades of lesions.
• Friedman tried to treat it naturopathically and had a massive flare up after about a year.
• He started taking the drug recommended by his doctor.
• Cutting out beans and lentils seemed to help a lot with his symptoms.

[15:00] the effects of insoluble fiber.

• When exposed to acid, they can produce fungus.

[17:50] Polyphenols

• Help to calm down inflammation in the neuronal cells.

[18;50] peptides.

• TB-4
• Thymosin alpha-1

[22:00] microbe testing before and after fecal implants.

• Some of the “bad actors” went away.

[23:00] Fasting blood sugar.

[23:03] Sleep.

[33:04] The sun’s role in treating MS.

• Melanocortin hormones shut off inflammation.

[37:09] What about caffeine?

• Friedman feels that it helps in low amounts.
• Carl suggests glycine to prevent blood sugar swings during sleep.
• Carl argues that coffee seems to be a common factor in those with autoimmunity, GI issues, and sleep issues.
• It raises C-reactvie protein.

[45:30] The effects of acellular carbs on the gut.

[50:30] What about sex steroids?

• They all have an effect on MS.
• Cortico can give acute relief.
• People that have low levels of cortisol are more predisposed to developing MS.
• Estriol has allegedly been shown to aid in re-myelination.
• So has progesterone.

[56:30] What would Dr. Friedman tell people that have developed MS?

• There are answers outside of drugs.

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