Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
By John Santoro
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Fun Facts
1. Stephen Hawking is diagnosed with ALS and Lou Gehrig died from it
2. A nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacted physical function
3. Also known as Motor Neuron Disease
4. Symptoms may include twitching, cramping, or stiffness of muscles; muscle weakness affecting an arm or a leg; slurred and nasal speech; or difficulty chewing or swallowing.
5. The cause of this disease is unknown
6. ALS can’t be cured be there are treatments to help
7. It can last for years or a lifetime
8. This disease is very rare. There are fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
9. Not one test can provide a definitive diagnosis of ALS
10. Nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply.
Healthy Living Advice
https://healingchronicles.com/2011/06/11/yes-als-is-completely-preventable-heres-how/