Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is an independent, voluntary health agency and does not approve, endorse or recommend any specific product or therapy but provides information to assist individuals in making their own decisions. For specific advice, consult your doctor and/or specialist.

While there are many claims as to the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine, few have been studied in detail in people with MS. Always let your physician(s) know what additional treatments you are taking. Caution should be used in taking any treatment claiming to be an immune system booster.

For more information:

Visit the National Institutes of Health website here

Visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website here

Visit the Rocky Mountain MS Centre website here

Disclaimer: The MS Society is an independent, voluntary health agency and does not approve, endorse or recommend any specific product or therapy but provides information to assist individuals in making their own decisions. For specific information and advice, please consult your personal physician. Read our full privacy policy.