The so-called ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ became a social media phenomenon. The basic idea behind this 2014 campaign was that people poured buckets of ice water over their heads, donated money to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug research, then nominated their friends to do likewise.
A serious neurodegenerative disorder, ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and motor neurone disease – causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. The life expectancy of patients averages around two to five years from the time of diagnosis.
Significantly, therefore, in sharp contrast to the ineffectiveness of drugs in treating ALS, studies have shown that micronutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, CoQ10, vitamin B12, selenium and others can be helpful in controlling it. A particularly notable case in this regard was the late Professor Stephen Hawking, who survived over 50 years with the disease.
Writing in 2002, Professor Hawking stated in the British Medical Journal that he suspected the cause of his ALS may have been a poor absorption of vitamins. He therefore supplemented his diet with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Despite having the disease for practically all his adult life, it did not prevent him from having a family and being successful in his work.
To access additional information on the natural treatment of ALS, including a case report on the healing of a patient, visit our Independent Library of Nutrition and Natural Health website.
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Ten years ago this summer the social media world was overwhelmed with videos of movie stars, politicians, sports heroes, and regular folks dousing themselves as part of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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The so-called ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ became a social media phenomenon. The basic idea behind this 2014 campaign was that people poured buckets of ice water over their heads, donated money to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug research, then nominated their friends to do likewise.
A serious neurodegenerative disorder, ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and motor neurone disease – causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. The life expectancy of patients averages around two to five years from the time of diagnosis.
Significantly, therefore, in sharp contrast to the ineffectiveness of drugs in treating ALS, studies have shown that micronutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, CoQ10, vitamin B12, selenium and others can be helpful in controlling it. A particularly notable case in this regard was the late Professor Stephen Hawking, who survived over 50 years with the disease.
Writing in 2002, Professor Hawking stated in the British Medical Journal that he suspected the cause of his ALS may have been a poor absorption of vitamins. He therefore supplemented his diet with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Despite having the disease for practically all his adult life, it did not prevent him from having a family and being successful in his work.
To access additional information on the natural treatment of ALS, including a case report on the healing of a patient, visit our Independent Library of Nutrition and Natural Health website.
Dr. Rath Health Foundation
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