Due to the limited treatments available to ALS patients through the traditional medical community, many PALS turn to alternative medicine for non-traditional approaches. This article reviews some of the more common routes that PALS explore, though there are many, many more that are beyond the scope of this article. Continue reading Alternative Treatments for ALS: A Primer
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ALS Treatment: Alternative Approaches to Traditional Medicine
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS is a progressive and ultimately deadly disease. Sadly, there are extremely few treatment options available for people with ALS (PALS). The only approved drug that can treat ALS, riluzole, only extends survival for a few months. Other drugs have failed to make a measurable impact on survival in clinical trials. Therefore, it is understandable that PALS and their caregivers often turn to alternative and complementary therapies to treat and manage ALS. Continue reading ALS Treatment: Alternative Approaches to Traditional Medicine
Vacation Tips for the Disabled
Traveling is chaotic, but when you have ALS or any other chronic disability or illness, it requires some proactive planning. Alisa Brownlee wrote a great piece on alsa.org called Planning Tips for Travelers with ALS. The article provides recommendations and tips to plan for a comfortable trip. Continue reading Vacation Tips for the Disabled
Summertime and Chronic Illness
Summer and being outside sounds like lots of fun, but for people with chronic illness it can present several challenges and health risks. Two of the most obvious threats are food safety and heat. Continue reading Summertime and Chronic Illness
Finding Financial Assistance for ALS Patients
A diagnosis of ALS is devastating news for patients and their family. Dealing with the extensive costs associated with any chronic illness only adds additional burden and stress. Some care is covered by a patient’s health insurance but some costs are not considered customary or reasonable, or not approved by some carriers. In a recent study called the economic impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review by Matthew Gladman, and Lorne Zinman found that “costs associated with ALS were greater than other neurological diseases.”[1] Another abstract indicated that there are few published reports on the cost of ALS care in the United States, but wanted to so examine those costs and identified strategies to assist patients with these expenses. The study: Financial cost of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case study March 2015 concluded that: Continue reading Finding Financial Assistance for ALS Patients
Simplesa AAKG+ Core Powder Nutrients Support Parkinson’s Disease
The ingredients in Simplesa AAKG+ Core Powder have been shown to exhibit benefits in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. This paper details how the combination of Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, GABA, Ubiquinol and Niacin found in Simplesa AAKG+ Core Powder, along with Glutathione, may enhance mitochondrial function and be effective stand alone and co-therapies in the management of Parkinson’s disease.
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Preparing for Emergencies When You Have ALS
Emergencies can be frightening and dangerous for anyone. When you have a chronic illness like ALS, natural disasters pose additional risks for those who have limited mobility or are homebound.
Recently, the ALS Association posted a wonderful Emergency Preparedness Checklist for People with ALS. One of the most important things to do is to be proactive in case of emergency. The ALS breaks it down for you suggesting to take the time and work to prepare as you will then feel less vulnerable if and when an emergency arises. These disasters could include natural disasters, home fires, acts of terrorism, or accidental occurrences.
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Deanna Protocol Multi-Pack Overview
Simplesa offers convenient Deanna Protocol Multi-Packs with our DPS-AM & DPS-PM Blends. The Multi-Packs are a convenient option for ensuring you have everything you need for a 30-day supply. Each Multi-Pack offers the same nutrients, with a liquid and powder focus. Below is an explanation of each Multi-Pack.multi-pack-w-akg-liquid-ampm-powders.jpg
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Simplesa – A Simplified Approach
At Simplesa, we make complex nutrition simple. We are consistently looking for ways to formulate products that combine well researched and document nutrients, which target a specific health focus and blend them together for an all-inclusive approach that not only saves our customers money, it also provides optimal nutritional support.
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