MS and Heavy Metals

The body has its own system to remove metal, but in some cases chelation therapy is used. For example, chelation removes heavy metals like lead in lead-poisoning. Some practitioners have considered chelation for MS as well, but Chelation IV is very controversial, speak to your health practitioner before starting any new regimen to look at the pros and cons.

It is estimated that tens of thousands of people with MS in the US use chelation. There are two types of chelation: chelation IV, and oral chelation (oral chelation has not been proven to work as well).

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Foods that Help Remove Heavy Metals

1.Cilantro

Cilantro mobilizes toxic metals from the central nervous system and other tissues. A researcher named Dr. Yoshiaki Omura, using bioenergetic measures, discovered that some patients excreted more toxic metals after consuming a Chinese soup containing cilantro. Cilantro is the leafy part of a common herb whose seed, coriander, is a familiar culinary spice. Its active component is a mercaptan that can penetrate the blood brain barrier.

     Cilantro stimulates the body's release of mercury and other heavy metals from the brain and CNS into other tissue. Cilantro’s postulated mechanism of action is to act as a reducing agent changing the charge on the intracellular mercury to a neutral state allowing mercury to diffuse down its concentration gradient into connective tissue.

2.Garlic

Garlic, contains both chelating amino acids L-methionine and L-cysteine, mobilizes and extracts cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury within our bodies. 


Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe

Parsley and cilantro (corriander) are very powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals. Mike Adams from Natural News talks more 

about this also in the new upcoming 'Food Matters' film.

http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_513323/4_Simple_Detox_Tips_For_The_New_Year

 

 Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:

•                4 cloves garlic

•                1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts

•                1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)

•                1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)

•                1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)

•                1 cup parsley

•                2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil

•                4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)

•                Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor

Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors. Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!

ISNVD Patient Day- Orlando, Florida

Don't miss the International Society for NeuroVascular Diseases' first MS Patient Day, February 18th in Orlando Florida. 

There will be an overview of CCSVI, a roundtable discussion, and even some debates.  David Hubbard MD, CCSVI research neurologist, will be discussing the research and theory with fellow neurologist Dr. Krolczyk. 



http://isnvd.org/index.php?site=patientday#content

Video "CCSVI the Solution in Six Minutes"- David Hubbard MD

David Hubbard MD, Neurologist, Hubbard Foundation, speaks candidly about CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis.


Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the Foundation's research and education this holiday season.

Click Here to donate.


Thank you for your support and let's go with the flow!

Team Hubbard
www.HubbardFoundation.org

"Warriors Against the MonSter"-By Cheryl Kunzelman, written for the Hubbard Foundation

Warriors Against the MonSter


I share my body with a MonSter
It feeds upon my fear
Its under my skin
It's in my eyes
I can see it in the mirror

It saps up creativity
Leaving weakness in its place
It's in my touch
It's in my tone
You can see it in my face

This MonSter consumes potential
Exchanges for disability
It's in my stance
It's in my gait
I  push onward clumsily

It try's to take my passion
It trades my future for its own
It's in my hands
It's in my feet
It never leaves me alone

This ever present MonSter
Is leaning on my soul
It's in my sight
It's in my voice
To take my senses is its goal

An internal battle with the MonSter
My power is its prey
It's in my mind
It's in my thoughts
I long for independence day

Today to slay this MonSter
Means that you must slay its host
It's in my past
It's what's in store
Its my ever present ghost

Outside of me - I hear warriors!
Training hard for a crusade!
It's in their hearts
It's in their steel
Preparing new weapons to invade

This MonSter's days are numbered
It SHALL  be overcome!
It's in my hopes
It's in my dreams
To celebrate freedom

This will be the closing stanza to this poem someday!

The MonSter beaten  in submission
A triumphant VICTORY anthem!
It's none too soon
It's just in time
It's claimed it's last victim

Written for The Hubbard Foundation
By Cheryl Kunzelman

Hubbard Foundation Year End Appeal Matching Campaign

To-date, the Hubbard Foundation has primarily been supported through the financial contributions of our family, and scanner rental. To continue and expand our mission and programs, the Hubbard Foundation is seeking additional sources of funding to allow for further research to be done, more patients tested at little or no cost and the wider spread of education.

Will you consider making a donation to support and continue our efforts to find a biomarker and ultimately a cure for MS? Each dollar you contribute will be generously matched by the Hubbard Family this holiday season- essentially doubling your donation- until we've reached our goal. Your donation of $100, will become $200 and your $1,000 donation, will become $2,000. To make a donation, please click here. (Link: www.hubbardfoundation.org/support_the_hubbard_foundation.html)

 If you have any questions, please email Donations@HubbardFoundation.org

Thank you for your support,

David Hubbard MD       Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L
Chairman                       Vice Chair and Patient Advocate


www.HubbardFoundation.org

Endovascular treatment of patients with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22155803

"...Follow-up included clinical observations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In all the cases we observed positive remission of the disease, the first ever documented case of MRI index improvement..."

 This study follows 4 people with MS treated for CCSVI.  Of course, more data needs to be collected.  That's why we are so excited about Drs. Hubbard, Haacke, Ponec, and Sauder's publication expected early next year on 260 people with MS treated for CCSVI.

Stay tuned and let's go with the flow

HubbardFoundation.org

Follow Up Care

We at the Hubbard Foundation believe that prior to undergoing venoplasty you should have the following in place:

1.    a doctor you trust especially if they have knowledge of overall health in addition to illness (ie naturopath MD, acupuncturist)

2.    a gluten/dairy free diet and eat lots of dark green vegetables.

3.    try to get as much nutrients from your fresh, organic foods but use organic supplements when necessary. Find out from your health care provider what supplements may work for you. Here is a link to our supplement list. http://hubbardfoundation.org/CCSVI_supplements.html

4.    Incorporate stress reduction techniques into your daily life. Stress increases cortisol which has a negative effect on your endothelium (the lining of your blood vessel walls)

5.    Drink lots of water every day. You want to maintain optimum blood volume. To understand how much water you should drink every day, visit the following website http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

6.    Have a support system. Having a disease affects the entire family. You need people on whom you can depend. That includes family, friends, religious organizations, groups and clubs.

7.    Make sure where ever you decide to get tested/treated they provide  access to someone who will respond to your questions.

We all need to “pay it forward”. Share your information whether it’s negative or positive to help others make an informed decision.

The Hubbard Foundation is committed to, not only, advancing CCSVI  testing and treatment but finding a biomarker for MS. Our research is the way to understanding and hopefully wiping out this devastating disease.  Thank you for your support.

Montel Williams discusses controversial MS treatment - CTV News

Montel Williams discusses controversial MS treatment - CTV News

Montel Williams was treated in San Diego, by Hubbard Foundation principle investigator, Dr. Donald Ponec.

Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant

SUMMARY:

 Glutathione is an antioxidant, immune booster and detoxifier. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer and your liver would literally shrivel up from eventual accumulation of toxins.

As the bodies main detoxifying agent  it converts damaging chemical substances (toxins) into harmless products that the body eliminates It is the primary antioxidant (Tri-peptide) produced by all the cells, especially the brain, liver, intestine and kidney."

* It regulates Nitric Oxide (dilates arteries) which is crucial for life.

* It directly detoxifies carcinogens, toxins, poisons, drugs, alcohol, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic.

* It activates the Immune System and enhances the response of cytokines, lymphocytes, T cells and NK cells.

* It plays a fundamental role in DNA synthesis and repair.