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The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book: A Low-Fat Diet for the Treatment of MS
Learn about Dr. Swank's extraordinary work and the MS Diet in his best-selling book.
The Plasma Protocol
Learn about Dr. Swank's groundbreaking research and how you may be able to participate in the Plasma Protocol.
Swank Friendly Doctors
Learn about Swank MS Diet friendly doctors in your area.
Disclaimer: The Swank MS Foundation is not affiliated with any of the organizations represented below, nor do we endorse any products or regimens, particularly those that are contrary to the Swank MS Diet guidelines. This information is provided to help you make informed decisions about your health. Please report broken links.
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate
"Helping people understand chronic, debilitating illness."
www.invisibledisabilities.com
All About Multiple Sclerosis
"The aim of this site is to provide accurate and comprehensive medical information about multiple sclerosis in plain English."
www.mult-sclerosis.org
MRI Images - "The Whole Brain Atlas"
This Harvard site shows beautiful images from Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) scans. The multiple sclerosis scans are listed towards the bottom of the page.
www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
ThJuland's Msers' Glen Albany Site
Find plenty of links to MS info at this site's index.
www.albany.net/~tjc/0site.html
disABILITY Information and Resources
Everything from wheelchairs to communication devices.
http://www.makoa.org
Dr. John McDougall interviews Dr. Roy L. Swank
Read an article from The McDougall Newsletter.
www.drmcdougall.com/Newsletter/nov_dec2.htm
More from Dr. McDougall about the connection between multiple sclerosis and diet.
www.drmcdougall.com/science/ms.html
The McDougall Wellness Center promotes a vegetarian lifestyle.
www.drmcdougall.com
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Concise, thorough description of MS symptoms and diagnostic procedures.
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/hdShowLfts.asp?lftname=NINDS163&cid=HTHLTH
eMedicine - Technical site for health professionals
"Doctor-Speak" regarding MS
www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic321.htm
"Doctor-Speak" regarding the neurological exam
www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic632.htm
Direct-MS
DIRECT-MS stands for DIet REsearch into the Cause and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. The site promotes clinical research (e.g., MRI-based clinical trials) into the value of nutritional therapy for MS.
www.direct-ms.org
LifeExtension Foundation
Thorough description of MS, its symptoms, and the role of diet, including the Swank MS diet.
www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-077.shtml
Optic Neuritis
Easy-to-understand article from The Patient Information Library of The Eye Care Center of New Jersey.
www.eyecarenj.com
Lighthouse International Vision Resources Online
"Information that can change your life or the life of someone you love."
http://www.lighthouse.org/resources_main.htm
Internet Health Directory
An extensive directory of health and medical information.
http://www.internet-health-directory.com/index.html
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