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This video explained the Best Bet Diet for multiple sclerosis developed by Dr. Ashton Embry for his son Matt Embry. It is featured in the film "Living proof." I explain the theoretical principles behind the diet and how to implement it. Selected sources: Best bet diet recipe’s from directMS: https://www.direct-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Best_Bet_Diet_Cookbook.pdf Best bet diet checklist: https://mshope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MSHope-Diet-Aug2015.pdf Best bet diet supplement recommondations: https://mshope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MSHope-Checklists-English-2023.pdf Effectiveness of various diet patterns among patients with multiple sclerosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10243296/ Direct MS: https://direct-ms.org/?fbclid=IwAR2hQzIB5BEdWYMbsighK0W9We3eRgSBP7GOjpg39SW6yaxA7LxLN1V80Ug IgA antibodies against gliadin and glutenF in multiple sclerosis: https://direct-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gluten-antibodies-and-MS.pdf Unveiling Candida albicans intestinal carriage in healthy volunteers: the role of micro- and mycobiota, diet, host genetics and immune response: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38017705/ Techniques of Functional and Motility Test: How to Perform and Interpret Intestinal Permeability: https://www.jnmjournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5056/jnm.2012.18.4.443#:~:text=Normal%20Values%20for%20Lactulose%20and,1.4800%2D43.7500)%2C%20respectively. Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

In a recent instagram post, American actor Selma Blair explains that her MS is "in remission" but that she still battles pain, fatigue, and other chronic symptoms. What is "remission," how does MS cause pain, and what is the treatment "IVIG" that she is receiving. The article I am discussing: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/01/31/selma-blair-health-update-ms/72425770007/ Randomized trial showing IVIG is ineffective in MS: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/01.wnl.0000318281.98220.6f Neurologist Reviews "Mean Baby" [Selma Blair Autobiography]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EdOAYsaqTs Neurologist Reviews Selma Blair Documentary (Introducing Selma Blair). Multiple Sclerosis. HSCT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxlH5powr10 Selma Blair Shows Off Orthotic Device (Ankle Foot Orthosis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blRy2O0M8qk Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

00:52 MRI 2:59 Symptoms, relapses, progression 5:03 Types of MS 7:14 Central Vein 7:50 Misdiagnosis 9:04 Myelin 10:08 Spinal Tap 11:12 Epidemiology 13:28 Risk Factors 15:43 Diet 17:19 EBV 18:02 Risk in Relatives 18:46 Other symptoms 21:05 Prognosis 25:22 Treatment 30:45 Future of MS 32:15 Miscellaneous Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Criteria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixns85V95-Y&t=1s MS MRI Lesions VS. "Benign" White Matter Lesions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNnba5HVvdY&t=2s The Best Multiple Sclerosis Medication! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7WObDeq_Nc Multiple Sclerosis Supplements (Vitamin D, Omega-3, Biotin, Vitamin A, Co Q10, and more): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG27px-_BpY&t=401s Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

00:34 Epstein Barr Virus 1:42 Neurofilament Light Chain 2:54 Vitamin D 4:17 CT head 4:55 EMG/NCS 5:48 BAER/SSEP 6:30 Anti-AQP4/Anti-MOG 7:13 OCT This video criticizes excessive diagnostic testing in people with MS. I give a rationale for criticizing these 8 specific tests. Notably, I forgot to include an MRI of the lumbar spine which is sometimes inappropriately done in people with MS Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

Ocrevus and rituximab are both b-cell depleting medications which treat MS, but is one better than the other? According to one observational study, ocrevus may be better than rituximab at suppressing relapses. This video reviews the two drugs and the relevant research. Selected Sources: The article I am discussing: Rituximab vs Ocrelizumab in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2806000 B-Cell Depletion with Rituximab in Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa0706383 Rituximab in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis: results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19847908/ Ocrevus appears to be better than rituximab at preventing MS relapses: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2023/06/14/ocrevus-better-rituximab-preventing-ms-relapses-study/ Non-inferiority Study of Ocrelizumab and Rituximab in Active Multiple Sclerosis (DanNORMS): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04688788 New Approaches to Challenge Old Assumptions—B-Cell Depletion in Multiple Sclerosis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2806005?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamaneurol.2023.1079 Rituximab Inferior to Ocrelizumab for MS Relapse: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/993880?form=fpf Rituximab versus fingolimod after natalizumab in multiple sclerosis patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27038238/ Rituximab in multiple sclerosis: A retrospective observational study on safety and efficacy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27760868/ Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

Daniel Matterson was a healthy 23 year old radiographer when he underwent an MRI scan of the brain for a research study. The images showed changes consistent with MS, and he later developed symptoms. The experience inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. In this video, I share an autobiographical article written by Dr. Matterson The article I am reading: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/i-volunteered-to-have-an-mri-for-fun-it-revealed-something-sinister-19506628/ Dr. Matterson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ms.doctor/?hl=en My video on radiologically isolated syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyxUPJ7mZbY 15 video playlist on HSCT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNgoxJTgQJc&list=PLjSA4_62xGprkLNhTcdz5XprqPp7waOwy Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

Dr. Terry Wahls has previously documented her recovery from secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, but some have questioned whether her results can be replicated. She is now testing her diet in a randomized controlled trial against a ketogenic diet and a standard diet. We discuss how she is doing personally in late 2023 and her ongoing clinical trial. If you would like to participate, this is the primary study contact: Name: Mary Ehlinger, BS Phone Number: 319 384 5002 Email: MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu More info about the study is https://terrywahls.com/msstudy/ Study brochure and link to the brochure on university website https://wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/sites/wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/files/wysiwyg_uploads/20220707_-_edq-ms_-_recruitment_study_brochure_-_paper_copy.pdf Study on clinical trials.gov: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05007483?term=wahls&cond=multiple%20sclerosis&rank=4) Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.

Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are ancient retroviruses which have incorporated into the human genome. There is a surprising link between one HERV (HERV-W) and MS, and some experts have hypothesized that antiretrovirals could treat MS. But what is the evidence? This study explains HERVs, the link to MS, and antiretroviral trials. Selected Sources: Multiple sclerosis–associated retrovirus (MSRV) in Sardinian MS patients: https://n.neurology.org/content/58/3/471 Multiple sclerosis-associated retrovirus and optic neuritis: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1191/135248506ms1303sr Multiple sclerosis–associated retrovirus and MS prognosis An observational study: https://n.neurology.org/content/59/7/1071 Role of Endogenous Retroviruses in Human Genetic Diseases: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305332806_Role_of_Endogenous_Retroviruses_in_Human_Genetic_Diseases The Envelope Protein of a Human Endogenous Retrovirus-W Family Activates Innate Immunity through CD14/TLR4 and Promotes Th1-Like Responses: https://journals.aai.org/jimmunol/article/176/12/7636/7545/The-Envelope-Protein-of-a-Human-Endogenous The Envelope Protein of a Human Endogenous Retrovirus-W Family Activates Innate Immunity through CD14/TLR4 and Promotes Th1-Like Responses: https://journals.aai.org/jimmunol/article/176/12/7636/7545/The-Envelope-Protein-of-a-Human-Endogenous Long-term reinfection of the human genome by endogenous retroviruses: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC387345/ Endogenous Retroviruses: With Us and against Us: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2017.00023/full An Envelope Glycoprotein of the Human Endogenous Retrovirus HERV-W Is Expressed in the Human Placenta and Fuses Cells Expressing the Type D Mammalian Retrovirus Receptor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC111833/ HERV-W polymorphism in chromosome X is associated with multiple sclerosis risk and with differential expression of MSRV: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3892049/ A phase II baseline versus treatment study to determine the efficacy of raltegravir (Isentress) in preventing progression of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis as determined by gadolinium-enhanced MRI: The INSPIRE study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211034818301792 HIV and lower risk of multiple sclerosis: beginning to unravel a mystery using a record-linked database study: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/86/1/9.long A phase IIa randomised clinical study of GNbAC1, a humanised monoclonal antibody against the envelope protein of multiple sclerosis-associated endogenous retrovirus in multiple sclerosis patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25392325/ Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07WP7H5LK It's about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_Beaber Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: https://youtu.be/wy9FL1-jup4 T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual's medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.