Unfortunately, there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) yet. In Western Medicine, the treatment focuses mainly on decreasing the rate and severity of relapse. Beta interferons, anti-cancer drugs (to weaken the immune system), and steroids are commonly used for the treatment of MS. These medicines can reduce the number of MS lesions, delay the progression of the disease, and provide symptomatic relief for the patient.
But what about other options?
Chinese Medicine has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions for centuries, so it’s no surprise that it can also be used to help manage Multiple Sclerosis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a condition called “Wei Syndrome” which has symptoms similar to MS. This syndrome was documented 2000 years ago in a classic TCM book called Emperor’s Classic of Medicine.
While there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, Chinese Medicine can help to reduce the number of MS lesions, delay the progression of the disease, and provide symptomatic relief for the patient. If you are living with Multiple Sclerosis, it may be worth considering Chinese Medicine as part of your treatment plan.