Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Archives

Baclofen for autism

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Baclofen is an old medication which is a muscle relaxant. Typically it was used to lessen the muscle spasms of cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis. Years ago, we starting recommending it for alcoholism after the courageous book…

Regarding MS and your cerebral venous drainage

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Science marches on (delightfully!) and, in the process, experts become embarrassed, truth morphs and conventional wisdom is trumped by actual observations and common sense. Also, markets shudder and businesses become obsolete. How would you like to be…

MS break through and paradigm challenge

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Italy has a fine tradition of innovation in neurology and Dr. Zamboni’s new research places him squarely in that celebrated group. In essence: a vascular constriction preventing easy drainage of cerebral veins shows up coincident with…

Dr. Z and the cause of MS – the article to read.

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Dr. Zamboni, a colleague in Italy, has demonstrated the best of scientific integrity: to see what we all see but to see it in the light of insight and thus to see it “newly”. His claims need…

Epstein Barr and MS

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: We routinely test for EBV and HHV-6 in our MS patients as well as selenium, thyroid, vitamin D3 and iodine levels. Now the research is catching up with clinical knowledge. Make sure your neurologist knows about this…

Two Genes Identified As Potential Therapeutic Targets For Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: You still can modify gene expression by controlling the environment within which gene function – eat well, avoid toxins (including electropollution) and take supplements which stack the cards in favor or optimal genetic expression. Consider: LDN, ALA,…

Glutathione and Parkinson’s – 2001

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 1 Comment

David Perlmutter MD an excellent human being, good friend and a brilliant medical doctor has pioneered this potent, natural, safe and effective remedy for Parkinson’s and other neuro-degenerative illnesses. Thanks to another visionary medical doctor and friend, Jonathan Collins MD…

You are a fat head (and thank God for it!)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

– Check this out: http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/fats.html#fatsbuild and develop more of an appreciation for the role of fats in your diet! –

From Down Under – less MS with less EMF

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

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Why I have prescribed progesterone as a nerve repair agent for years

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD | 0 Comments

Progesterone is one of the most exciting things we have coming out,” said Lori Shutter, director of neurocritical care at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, one of the 17 study sites. “You can’t undo the initial injury, but you hope…