Ancient Virus underlies MS -report
It has long been thought, mostly by alternative healers, that a bacterial or viral pathogen is behind most of the chronic illnesses we have, and we already know that acute illnesses are often 'bug based' .
Now researchers have uncovered a DNA trait that suggests human have been in contact with a virus that causes MS. This will led to effective treatments in the future, actual cures and real prevention, not just the pill-based symptom relief currently offered.
The newspaper report I am reading says:
"they have found a clear link between a protien produced by the ancient viral genes and the debilitating dsiease that attacks the central nervous system"
"It has long been suspected that a viral or bacterial pathogen plays a role in MS, but we didn't realise the insidious route this virus has taken"
"It is hard-wired into our DNA"
"Viral material is passed from generation to generation for over 20 millions years and is now carried in everyone's genetic material"
"This virus goes into overload on people with Ms. It starts producing a potent viral protein;
"The protien is found at high levels in the damaged regions in the brains of MS victims ; it triggers free-radicals that interfere with the cells that produce insulation [myelin]for our nerves".
"an anti-oxidant called 'ferulic acid' that blocked the free-radicals prevented Ms symptoms in mice who were injected with the virus".
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So often 'difficult to treat' illnesses have been said to be mental, psychosomatic. What a travesty to have to suffer an ilness as well as social and medical ostrasizing<"you are just a nut-ball and do not deserve any help financially or medically, go away...">
I have heard and felt that sentiment myself [fibromyalgia]
Discoveries like this will help us get the attention and treatment we need and deserve, not jsut for MS but many other illnesses too.
Jawg.