The purpose of this article is to introduce evidence that will connect the importance of omega 3 fatty acid to mood and cognitive disorders. Nearly 58 million people have a mental illness, 1 out of every 4 adults, (2005). Research is showing evidence that a deficiency of essential fatty acids (EFAs) is detrimental to proper mental functioning, especially Omega 6, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Omega 3, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Read More
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is believed to be discovered by Charcot in 1868, who made the first real clear description of MS. MS is defined as an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that attacks the Central Nervous System (CNS), thus destroying the myelinated sheets leading to lesions or plaques that block signals to vital organs, muscles, and the brain. Multiple, meaning many, and sclerosis, meaning scar (sclerae hardening, plaques, or lesions). MS is classified as a neurological disorder. This chronic disease usually appears between the ages of 20-40 in adults. Also, this disease affects more women than men. MS develops differently in everyone and is hard to diagnose.