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Early Signs and Symptoms of ALS |
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Know the Initial or Early Signs and Symptoms of ALS |
The early onset of ALS is often very subtle - these are the initial Symptoms of ALS to watch for:
- twitching and cramping of the muscles, especially those in the hands and feet
- muscle weakness in the arms or legs
- loss of motor control in the arms or legs
- general weakness and fatigue
- tripping and falling
- dropping things
- slurred or thick speech
- difficulty chewing or swallowing
- uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying
The parts of the body affected by early symptoms of ALS depend on which muscles in the body are damaged first. For instance, one person may experience trouble grasping or lifting, another person notices that he is stumbling or tripping more often, and a third person may notice episodes of slurred speech. |
| Muscle weakness is a hallmark initial sign in ALS, occurring in approximately 60% of patients. About 25% have bulbar (throat) onset, which means that voice and swallowing are first affected. About 50% have arm onset, and 25% leg onset. |
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Read this book by an ALS Survivior |
Eric is Winning: Beating a Terminal Illness with Nutrition,
Avoiding Toxins,
and Common Sense by Eric Edney |
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If you or a loved one has ALS/MND, we highly recommend the book “Eric
is Winning” by Eric Edney.
Written by an ALS survivor, it offers a highly detailed account of how he "beat the system" through
nutrition, special supplements and detoxification.
According to Eric's personal physician, Eric has
managed to stop ALL progression of the disease,
as well as dramatically improve his residual function,
which as far as we know, has never been done by
an ALS patient before. How did he do it?
He took
steps to avoid all toxins, reverse the toxic overload
in his body, and he added proper targeted supplements
to help regenerate his nervous system. Eric was first diagnosed with ALS in 1993, although his first symptoms occurred in 1990. |
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The progress of his disease was slow at first and then speeded up later. Fortunately, Eric has lived long enough to gather a great deal of information about ALS and develop a program to beat it. He soon realized that he had more information about ALS than was available from any other single source. |
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A Customer's Review of Eric's Book |
"I purchased the book "Eric is Winning" when I learned my father was diagnosed with ALS recently. I believe the information and life experience Eric details provides hope and direction for the otherwise bleak diagnoses decreed by the medical community.
I shared the book with my parents, my brother, my sister and, as a result, will be ordering 2 more copies. It seems this is a bit of a watershed moment in our lives and beyond, as more people learn about my father's condition and are wondering about the influence of toxins on the human condition. My best answer is to direct those interested to your website."
Thank you for providing valuable resources.
- K. Burton, St. Paul,
Minnesota |
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Progressive Symptoms of ALS |
Regardless of the part of the body where ALS first makes an appearance, muscle weakness and atrophy eventually spread as the disease progresses. Later symptoms may include:
- shortness of breath
- difficulty breathing
- difficulty swallowing
- difficulty chewing
- tight and stiff muscles
- complete paralysis
Although the rate at which the disease progresses varies from person to person, if the disease remains unchecked all ALS patients will eventually succumb to complete paralysis, including needing a ventilator to breathe and a feeding tube for nourishment.
Note: Most health care professionals claim that nothing can be done to stop the progression of ALS, reverse symptoms of ALS, and that it is futile to try.
They very likely are unaware themselves that a few people have managed to stop the progression of the disease and even reverse some of their symptoms.
It is true that some people with early symptoms of ALS progress so rapidly that very little in terms of alternative therapies can benefit them - but as some others have found, there are combinations of therapies that have, at the very least, substantially improved the quality of their life.
We recommend using targeted nutritional supplements in conjunction with a safe detoxification and chelation protocol as a simple, non-invasive way to help the body regenerate and recover.
For complete information on how to do this, click here for our Neurological Health page. |
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More Information on
Alternative Support Therapies for ALS Symptoms |
Other Useful Information for
People with Symptoms of ALS |
Useful Tests
The following tests may be extremely useful for people
to both tailor your therapeutic supplements program and to chart your progress.
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more >>>
Detoxification Therapy
There is growing evidence that environmental toxins play a major role
in many neurological disorders.
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more >>>
pH Balance Therapy
A balanced body pH is crucial to any healing program. The cause of disease, according many experts, is over acidification,
from diet, stress, toxins, etc.
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more >>>
Antioxidant Therapy
Most of you have heard of antioxidants and know that they are good for you. Antioxidants
are substances that neutralize free radicals.
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more >>>
Herbal Therapy
Herbs that have beneficial properties
to support neurological health.
Read more >>>
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins & minerals that can be useful for people with neurological symptoms.
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more >>>
Viral & Bacterial Support
Scientists have long surmised that
there may be an infectious component to
neurological symptoms, & while
this has not been proven, it would be prudent to take
natural and safe substances that effectively rid the body of viruses, bacteria
and mycoplasma.
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more >>>
Supportive Supplements
Here is an additional list of supplements that may also be helpful for people
with neurological challenges.
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more >>>
Cellular Extract Therapy
We now offer animal embryonic cell therapy for cellular renewal.
Read more >>>
ALS Links and Resources
The following organizations may
provide much useful information for people
with ALS.
Read more >>>
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Causes of ALS
While the actual cause of ALS/MND remains unknown, there are presently several
theories being put forward.
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more >>>
Early Symptoms of ALS
The onset of ALS/MND is often very subtle – these are the initial symptoms
to watch for.
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more >>>
Genetic Testing for ALS
ALS/MND is hereditary in only 10 percent of families.
The vast majority
of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning that although there is likely a genetic
predisposition involved, ALS is not directly inherited in a family.
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more >>>
Diagnosing ALS
ALS/MND is one of those diseases that is very difficult to diagnose. There
is no one test that will definitively tell you whether you have ALS.
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more >>>
ALS and Dental Amalgams
The use of mercury “silver” amalgams in dental fillings has been an accepted practice in the United States for more than one hundred years.
Therefore, most people assume that their “silver” fillings
are safe and non-toxic. Not so.
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more >>>
Dietary Regimen for ALS
This part of the ALS/MND protocol requires following a very specific dietary
regime. This may be the most challenging aspect for many people with ALS.
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more >>>
Medications for ALS Symptoms
There are various medications that are being prescribed for people with ALS/MND as their symptoms progress.
Read more >>>
Stem Cell Therapy for Symptoms of ALS
There is a huge and widespread interest in the ALS/MND community in stem cell
therapy, both in how it is helping people with ALS today and how it may
benefit people with ALS in the future.
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more >>>
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