Selected methods of unconventional medicine and the possibilities of its usage in multiple sclerosis - analysis of the issue based on the PubMed medical database
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2018, Vol 22, Issue 3
Abstract
People with multiple or long-term multiple sclerosis often use complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). CAM is considered a controversial field of treatment by both neurologists and specialists in other fields of medicine. Nevertheless, there is growing interest in this type of treatment.<br/><br/>The aim of this study is to review literature related to the most current knowledge regarding the application of alternative medicine methods in patients suffering from multiple sclerosis based on experimental and medical studies.<br/><br/>The method used in the study was to search and analyze the latest articles related to unconventional medicine and multiple sclerosis, available in the PubMed medical databas<br/><br/>The most common methods of CAM usage in MS include: vitamin and mineral supplementation, intake of omega-3 and omega-6, a special diet, acupuncture, herbal medicine, reflexology, yoga and meditation.<br/><br/>Attention has been paid to the problem which is due to high interest in alternatives. Patients with MS often use unconventional in combination with conventional medicine, while remaining under the care of doctors. Patients apply the presented method as complementary therapy, not an alternative.<br/><br/>This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Szymon Pasiut, Elżbieta Mirek, Magdalena Filip, Jadwiga Szymura, Katarzyna Proficz
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