Hubbard Foundation, CCSVI, and Health

MS and Heavy Metals

2012-01-18T14:24:00.000-08:00

The body has its own system to remove metal, but in some cases chelation therapy is used. For example, chelation removes heavy metals like lead in lead-poisoning. Some practitioners have considered chelation for MS as well, but Chelation IV is very controversial, speak to your health practitioner before starting any new regimen to look at the pros and cons.

It is estimated that tens of thousands of people with MS in the US use chelation. There are two types of chelation: chelation IV, and oral chelation (oral chelation has not been proven to work as well).

More resources, Click Here

Foods that Help Remove Heavy Metals

1.Cilantro

Cilantro mobilizes toxic metals from the central nervous system and other tissues. A researcher named Dr. Yoshiaki Omura, using bioenergetic measures, discovered that some patients excreted more toxic metals after consuming a Chinese soup containing cilantro. Cilantro is the leafy part of a common herb whose seed, coriander, is a familiar culinary spice. Its active component is a mercaptan that can penetrate the blood brain barrier.

Cilantro stimulates the body's release of mercury and other heavy metals from the brain and CNS into other tissue. Cilantro’s postulated mechanism of action is to act as a reducing agent changing the charge on the intracellular mercury to a neutral state allowing mercury to diffuse down its concentration gradient into connective tissue.

2.Garlic

Garlic, contains both chelating amino acids L-methionine and L-cysteine, mobilizes and extracts cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury within our bodies.  

3.Acetic acid is a natural substance found in fermented foods and drinks, i.e. sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, kvass, vinegar, etc.

4.Citric acid is found in citrus fruits, i.e. lemons and limes.

5.Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is found in many foods including meats, vegetables and fruits.

6.Lactic acid is found in dairy products, i.e. whey, kefir, and yogurt.

7."Good" fats, such as butter, lard, unrefined coconut oil, and all natural occurring fats found in animals, eggs, and seafoods, along with protein from the same sources.

Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe

2012-01-18T14:22:00.000-08:00

Parsley and cilantro (corriander) are very powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals. Mike Adams from Natural News talks more

about this also in the new upcoming 'Food Matters' film.

http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_513323/4_Simple_Detox_Tips_For_The_New_Year

Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts

• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)

• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)

• 1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)

• 1 cup parsley

• 2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil

• 4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)

• Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor

Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors. Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!

ISNVD Patient Day- Orlando, Florida

2012-01-09T12:20:00.000-08:00

Don't miss the International Society for NeuroVascular Diseases' first MS Patient Day, February 18th in Orlando Florida.

There will be an overview of CCSVI, a roundtable discussion, and even some debates. David Hubbard MD, CCSVI research neurologist, will be discussing the research and theory with fellow neurologist Dr. Krolczyk.

http://isnvd.org/index.php?site=patientday#content

Video "CCSVI the Solution in Six Minutes"- David Hubbard MD

2011-12-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

David Hubbard MD, Neurologist, Hubbard Foundation, speaks candidly about CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the Foundation's research and education this holiday season.

Click Here to donate.

Thank you for your support and let's go with the flow!

Team Hubbard
www.HubbardFoundation.org

"Warriors Against the MonSter"-By Cheryl Kunzelman, written for the Hubbard Foundation

2011-12-15T15:58:00.000-08:00

Warriors Against the MonSter

I share my body with a MonSter
It feeds upon my fear
Its under my skin
It's in my eyes
I can see it in the mirror

It saps up creativity
Leaving weakness in its place
It's in my touch
It's in my tone
You can see it in my face

This MonSter consumes potential
Exchanges for disability
It's in my stance
It's in my gait
I push onward clumsily

It try's to take my passion
It trades my future for its own
It's in my hands
It's in my feet
It never leaves me alone

This ever present MonSter
Is leaning on my soul
It's in my sight
It's in my voice
To take my senses is its goal

An internal battle with the MonSter
My power is its prey
It's in my mind
It's in my thoughts
I long for independence day

Today to slay this MonSter
Means that you must slay its host
It's in my past
It's what's in store
Its my ever present ghost

Outside of me - I hear warriors!
Training hard for a crusade!
It's in their hearts
It's in their steel
Preparing new weapons to invade

This MonSter's days are numbered
It SHALL be overcome!
It's in my hopes
It's in my dreams
To celebrate freedom

This will be the closing stanza to this poem someday!

The MonSter beaten in submission
A triumphant VICTORY anthem!
It's none too soon
It's just in time
It's claimed it's last victim

Written for The Hubbard Foundation
By Cheryl Kunzelman

Hubbard Foundation Year End Appeal Matching Campaign

2011-12-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

To-date, the Hubbard Foundation has primarily been supported through the financial contributions of our family, and scanner rental. To continue and expand our mission and programs, the Hubbard Foundation is seeking additional sources of funding to allow for further research to be done, more patients tested at little or no cost and the wider spread of education.

Will you consider making a donation to support and continue our efforts to find a biomarker and ultimately a cure for MS? Each dollar you contribute will be generously matched by the Hubbard Family this holiday season- essentially doubling your donation- until we've reached our goal. Your donation of $100, will become $200 and your $1,000 donation, will become $2,000. To make a donation, please click here. (Link: www.hubbardfoundation.org/support_the_hubbard_foundation.html)

If you have any questions, please email Donations@HubbardFoundation.org

Thank you for your support,

David Hubbard MD Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L
Chairman Vice Chair and Patient Advocate

www.HubbardFoundation.org

Endovascular treatment of patients with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis.

2011-12-14T10:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22155803

"...Follow-up included clinical observations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In all the cases we observed positive remission of the disease, the first ever documented case of MRI index improvement..."

This study follows 4 people with MS treated for CCSVI. Of course, more data needs to be collected. That's why we are so excited about Drs. Hubbard, Haacke, Ponec, and Sauder's publication expected early next year on 260 people with MS treated for CCSVI.

Stay tuned and let's go with the flow

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Follow Up Care

2011-11-04T15:48:00.000-07:00

We at the Hubbard Foundation believe that prior to undergoing venoplasty you should have the following in place:

1. a doctor you trust especially if they have knowledge of overall health in addition to illness (ie naturopath MD, acupuncturist)

2. a gluten/dairy free diet and eat lots of dark green vegetables.

3. try to get as much nutrients from your fresh, organic foods but use organic supplements when necessary. Find out from your health care provider what supplements may work for you. Here is a link to our supplement list. http://hubbardfoundation.org/CCSVI_supplements.html

4. Incorporate stress reduction techniques into your daily life. Stress increases cortisol which has a negative effect on your endothelium (the lining of your blood vessel walls)

5. Drink lots of water every day. You want to maintain optimum blood volume. To understand how much water you should drink every day, visit the following website http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

6. Have a support system. Having a disease affects the entire family. You need people on whom you can depend. That includes family, friends, religious organizations, groups and clubs.

7. Make sure where ever you decide to get tested/treated they provide access to someone who will respond to your questions.

We all need to “pay it forward”. Share your information whether it’s negative or positive to help others make an informed decision.

The Hubbard Foundation is committed to, not only, advancing CCSVI testing and treatment but finding a biomarker for MS. Our research is the way to understanding and hopefully wiping out this devastating disease. Thank you for your support.

Montel Williams discusses controversial MS treatment - CTV News

2011-10-25T10:15:00.000-07:00

Montel Williams discusses controversial MS treatment - CTV News

Montel Williams was treated in San Diego, by Hubbard Foundation principle investigator, Dr. Donald Ponec.

Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant

2011-09-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

SUMMARY:

Glutathione is an antioxidant, immune booster and detoxifier. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer and your liver would literally shrivel up from eventual accumulation of toxins.

As the bodies main detoxifying agent it converts damaging chemical substances (toxins) into harmless products that the body eliminates It is the primary antioxidant (Tri-peptide) produced by all the cells, especially the brain, liver, intestine and kidney."

* It regulates Nitric Oxide (dilates arteries) which is crucial for life.

* It directly detoxifies carcinogens, toxins, poisons, drugs, alcohol, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic.

* It activates the Immune System and enhances the response of cytokines, lymphocytes, T cells and NK cells.

* It plays a fundamental role in DNA synthesis and repair.

Foods/Supplements that promote glutathione production:

Garlic

Kale

Onions

Broccoli

Watercress

Cabbage

Asparagus

Brussel sprouts

Brazil nuts

Un-denatured Whey Protein is the most plentiful source of glutathione boosting cysteine.

Fish oil

Alpha lipoic acid

B12,folate, B6(critical for producing glutathione and managing stress)

Milk Thistle

Why is intravenous glutathione better than oral glutathione?

Oral glutathione is not very stable; stomach acid and enzymes break it down rendering it useless. Therefore IV glutathione is used to ensure effective delivery of the nutrient directly through the bloodstream into the cells.

The elevated levels of toxins in the blood stream after a glutathione infusion can lead to a variety of unpleasant but temporary symptoms such as:

flu-like symptoms, headache, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue or malaise and symptoms similar to the disease being treated.

These symptoms can be minimized by slowing administration of the IVs to allow the body to acclimate. Also, increasing water intake to “flush out the system” along with saunas especially infrared can be very helpful. Increasing fiber in the diet can

There was a landmark study was done by the Department of Neurology, University of Sassari, Italy in 1996 on glutathione infusions. In this study all patients improved significantly after glutathione therapy with a 42% decline in disability.

Things that deplete glutathione:

Stress, inflammation, foods like MSG, aspartame, exposure to heavy metals, pesticides on food s(so buy organic), cooking in plastics and toxic chemicals in our homes(so go natural)

CLICK HERE to read more research on Glutathione and the brain.

Stay well and let's go with the flow!
Team Hubbard
HubbardFoundation.org

Summary of CCSVI Symposium in New York- from Arlene Hubbard

2011-07-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

First day at the conference and already am learning lots. Dr Zivadinov spoke this AM reporting a possible association between Epstein Barr, heart disease, IBS and smoking and CCSVI in MS. He also reported that Ginkgo Biloba seemed to have a protective mechanism. He did not mention other supplements. MSers have more iron in their Thalamuses than normals. Hypo perfusion is Strongly correlated with severity of CCSVI in MS(so glad the Hubbard Foundation will be studying perfusion in the next few months)! Dr Z also discussed that the more extracranial stenosis the less veins in the brain...atrophy? Will discuss more later. I need to go to the afternoon event.

Clive Beggs spoke this morning about venous hemodynamics in CCSVI in MS. He discussed how the cerebral veins were most affected. He also discussed that lesions often occur bilaterally and are periventricular. Occlusion of IJVs increases blood volume in the cerebral veins and sinuses. Dr Haacke discussed flow quantification which needs to be looked at before and after treatment. He questioned if someone should be treated if they have good flow but a "bad valve". Dr Salvi talked about hydrocephalus in Neurodegenerative disease. signs of hydrocephalus are progressive mental and neurological degeneration, gait problems, incontinence. There is clinical improvement with CSF shunting. Hydrocephalus is associated with CCSVI. I did not attend some of the afternoon talks on doppler. I did here Diana Driscoll OD talk on her 3 studies discussing Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and MS. There is an overlap of EDS and MS. People with EDS have Mast Cell Disease in the CSF.The triggers for mast cell are the same as those for MS. Symptoms of mast cell disease are brain fog, dementia, bipolar behavior, fatigue.

Some more information: Kevin Sullivan MD discussed the procedure. Valves are thin and are resilient. The side of the valve towards the heart tends to be the side that most often restenosis. Dr Sclafani reported on the use of IVUS in venoplasty. The IVUS can see the wall, septum, valves and motion of the valves and webs. It's very expensive to purchase and increases the time of the procedure. The most common cause of restenosis is the valve. Dr Don Ponec discussed lesion types...stuck valves, extrinsic compression; treatment options...balloon angioplasty, high pressure cutting balloons, cryoplasty etc. Most of the lesions are in the lower jugulars. We need to try to standardize treatment as much as possible to protect the patient. People claiming one technique is better than others needs to collect data. There are lots of issues with stents and eventually there will be stents for veins. Gary Siskin talked about upper lesions which are usually secondary to extrinsic compression ie the posterior aspect of the IJV rests along C1. Lots of discussion regarding how many times a person could undergo venous angioplasty. Dr Siskin explained that 1-2 times yes but the 3rd is riskier due to possibility of Thrombosis.Where is the tipping point before venous angioplasty does more harm than good? Doctors need to be careful when treating a 2nd or 3rd time. Staying conservative makes more sense than being aggressive in 2nd or 3rd procedures. Being aggressive may make things worse. Dr Ivo Petrov stated that stenting may prevent restenosis but it also increases the rate of thrombosis. He uses self expandable stents not balloon expanding stents. During the panel discussion blood thinners were discussed from aspirin to Pradaxa to Coumadin.(no consensus). Dr Sisken said everything IRs are doing should be published! Dr Ponec presented the Hubbard Study showing statistically significant improvement at 1 and 6 months. Waiting to collect more data before submitting for publication. Dr Zivadinov discussed the Buffalo study..they are still looking for participants for this double blind placebo controlled study. We still have a long journey but the more studies done and published the more we can standardize the testing,and treatment. Hope this information helps.

Arlene Pellar Hubbard

Reason to Go Gluten Free: Zonulin

2011-06-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Zonulin is called a "gatekeeper" of the tight junctures in our intestine and blood brain barrier...when the levels of zonulin go up, it opens the junctures and keeps them open until the levels go down again. Tight junctures bind one cell to the next, and are also called Zonula Occludens (ZO).

When gluten is ingested, these junctures open and allow proteins to pass into the blood stream which wreaks havoc on our bodies, ie) gluten ataxia.

http://www.livingwithout.com/issues/4_12/ataxia-2366-1.html

As of now avoiding gluten is the only way to keep zonulin levels at bay.

Joan Beal, one of the greatest advocates for CCSVI research in MS posted on her facebook page the following summary:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/ccsvi-in-multiple-sclerosis/zonulin-and-gluten-the-link-to-the-blood-brain-barrier/10150190576877211

Gliadin, one of the proteins in gluten is described in this abstract as the cause for increased Zonulin in people with Celiac disease as well as people without Celiac.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635908

We all have control over what we ingest. It’s not easy to change old habits but it’s not impossible. Since Devin’s diagnosis of MS, the whole family has been gluten free and not only are we enjoying the challenge but we are enjoying the GF foods and feeling of well being.

Here’s a yummy GF recipe:

Artichoke and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

* 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

* 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

* 3 large cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise

* 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

* 1 bay leaf

* 1 teaspoon gray salt

* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

* 2 packages frozen artichokes

* 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a deep ovenproof pan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add the frozen artichokes and mix to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the oven, and cook until the artichokes are browned in spots and tender when pierced, about 35 minutes. Allow the artichokes to cool in the liquid.

Remove the bay leaf. Put the cooled artichokes with the liquid into a blender. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and basil leaves and process until smooth.

*Note:

Basil is a good source of vitamin A, which helps to prevent damage to the cells by free radicals. Vitamin A also prevents free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol in the blood stream, preventing the cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels.

Magnesium is also present in basil. This essential mineral helps the heart and blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow.

Magnesium, Multiple Sclerosis and Health

2011-06-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

We've been getting a lot of questions about Magnesium for people with MS. See some great information about Magnesium below. But first here's a recipe containing a great source of Magnesium: Kale.

Sauteed Greens and Olives

1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 small sliced leeks
1/3 cup pitted oil-cured Moroccan black olives
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, divided
3 cups packed fresh spinach
3 cups packed fresh kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped
pinch red pepper flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
tbsp chopped mint for garnish

Slice onion. Trim the long, darker green leaves off the garlic stalk, and finely slice the head and light green portions of the stalk. Finely chop the pitted black olives.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add onion and leeks and saute for 5 minutes. Then add olives and 1/2 cup broth, stir, cover, and sautee for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and replacing cover. Onions should be quite tender at this point. Add greens on top of onions, add remaining broth, and cover. Sautee for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until greens are tender. Then remove cover and let cool for 3-5 more minutes, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate. Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, lemon and mint for garnish. Serve warm.

ABOUT MAGNESIUM

"Magnesium helps to regulate the function of the nerves.

When the levels of magnesium in the body are too low, the nerves can react more erratically causing spasms, twitches or tremors, in addition to other problems like heart arrhythmia's, leg cramps, some nerve pain or even misfiring of the nerves that may cause different parts of the nervous system to sort of short-circuit and not transfer signals properly." (http://tamingmultiplesclerosis.com/spasticity-multiple-sclerosis-calming-down-spasms-article.html )

magnesium

by Dr. Carolyn Dean, mD, nD (nutritional magnesium association)

Who Needs Magnesium

To help you decide how much magnesium to take to meet your

individual needs I created the following list of factors that indicate

magnesium deficiency. Consult the list and see if you are experienc-

ing any of these symptoms. Then, take magnesium and see if your

symptoms improve. You’ll be doing a scientific study with yourself

as the only subject. Once your symptoms improve, stop taking

magnesium and see if your symptoms come back. If they do, then

you have your proof.

1. Alcohol intake—more than

seven drinks per week

2. Anger

3. Angina

4. Anxiety

5. Apathy

6. Arrhythmia of the heart

7. Asthma

8. Blood tests showing the

following:

a. Low calcium

b. Low potassium

c. Low magnesium

9. Bowel problems

a. Undigested fat in stool

b. Constipation

c. Diarrhea

d. Alternating constipation

and diarrhea

e. IBS

f. Crohn’s

g. Colitis

10. Brain trauma

11. Bronchitis, chronic

12. Caffeine—more than three

servings of coffee, tea, or

chocolate per day

13. Chronic fatigue syndrome

14. Cold extremities

15. Concentration difficulties

16. Confusion

17. Convulsions

18. Depression

19. Diabetes

a. Type I

b. Type II

c. Gestational diabetes

20. Fibromyalgia

21. Food intake imbalances

a. Limited in green leafy

vegetables, seeds, and

fresh fruit

b. High protein

22. Food cravings

a. Carbohydrates

b. Chocolate

c. Salt

d. Junk food

23. Gagging or choking on

food

24. Headaches

25. Heart disease

26. Heart—rapid rate

27. High blood pressure

28. Homocystinuria

Homocystinuria is an inherited

disorder that affects the

metabolism of the amino acid

methionine.

29. Hyperactivity

30. Hyperventilation

31. Infertility

32. Insomnia

33. Irritability

34. Kidney stones

35. Medications

a. Digitalis

b. Diuretics

c. Antibiotics

d. Steroids

e. Oral contraceptives

f. Indomethacin

g. Cisplatin

h. Amphotericin B

i. Cholestyramine

j. Synthetic estrogens

36. Memory impairment

37. Mercury amalgams

38. Menstrual pain and cramps

39. Migraines

40. Mineral supplements

a. Taking calcium without

magnesium

b. Taking zinc without

magnesium

c. Taking iron without

magnesium

41. Mitral valve prolapse

42. Muscle cramps or spasms

43. Muscle twitching or tics

44. Muscle weakness

45. Numbness of hands or feet

46. Osteoporosis

47. Paranoia

48. Parathyroid hyperactivity

49. PMS

50. Polycystic ovarian disease

51. Pregnancy

a. Currently pregnant

Pregnant within one

year

c. History of preeclampsia

or eclampsia

d. Postpartum depression

e. Have a child with

cerebral palsy

52. Radiation therapy, recent

53. Raynaud’s syndrome

Raynaud’s syndrome is is

a condition in which cold

temperatures or strong

emotions cause blood vessel

spasms that block blood flow to

the fingers, toes, ears, and nose.

54. Restlessness

55. Sexual energy diminished

56. Shortness of breath

57. Smoking

58. Startled easily by noise

59. Stressful life or

circumstances

60. Stroke

61. Sugar, high intake daily

62. Syndrome X

63. Thyroid hyperactivity

64. Tingling of hands or feet

65. Transplants

a. Kidney

b. Liver

66. Tremor of the hands

67. Water that contains the

following

a. Fluoride

b. Chlorine

c. Calcium

68. Wheezing

David Hubbard MD speaking @ the MS Society of Canada

2011-05-31T12:43:00.000-07:00

David Hubbard MD, neurologist and lead researcher in CCSVI, and father of son with MS (now symptom free for 12+ months), has been invited to speak in Toronto by the MS Society of Canada. Canada has been the battle ground for a fight to get CCSVI in Multiple Sclerosis testing and treatment studies underway; Kirsty Duncan PhD of Parliament has been instrumental in this struggle, along with Drs Hubbard, Haacke, and McDonald.

Hubbard will be addressing CCSVI in MS on a panel with Drs. Sclafani, Rubin, and Selchen on June 17th. He is currently in the process of submitting three research papers for peer-reviewed publication in top medical journals. We hope they will be published before this event, but nonetheless it should be an interesting discussion.

Dr. Hubbard's previous presentations on CCSVI can be viewed by going to Hubbard Foundation's YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/HubbFound

Though many questions are answered in previous Hubbard Foundation CCSVI research (to be published this year), many more still need to be addressed. Funding for this important work is provided by people like you. Thank you for your support. Donate here

Let's go with the flow!

Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org

Gluten Free Cookbooks!

2011-05-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Have your cake and eat it too (gluten free)!

Let's go with the flow!

Hubbard Foundation
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Join the Hubbard Foundation Family- Donate now!

2011-05-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

In order to continue moving the CCSVI foundation forward, Team Hubbard needs your help! Whether you donate $8 through the purchase of a T-shirt or magnet, or you give online through a Paypal donation, you can support the mission of the Hubbard Foundation and David Hubbard MD to put the pieces of this MS puzzle together through research, scientific enquiry and publications in peer review journals.

Let's go with the flow!

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Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store

2011-05-23T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hubbard Foundation has created an Amazon store to make it easier to find some of the Hubbard Foundation suggestions for resources and supplements. We will update this store as books and supplements come to light that may help you help yourself.

Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store

Amazon stores allow foundations and companies to benefit from Amazon sales of products. This is one way we are raising money for our CCSVI research.

Let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
www.hubbardfoundation.org

Very Informative Hubbard Foundation CCSVI Conference

2011-05-17T14:12:00.000-07:00

The Hubbard Foundation conference was a success this weekend, May 14th, 2011. The speakers were intelligent and informative, the audience asked good questions, and the gluten free snacks were well received.

I would like to thank our speakers, Keynote: Michael Dake MD, Kirsty Duncan PhD, Jack Burks MD, Donald Ponec MD, E. Mark Haacke PhD, Justin Gooding MD, Richard Saxon MD, Giedrius Buracas PhD, and David Hubbard MD.

I would also like to thank our exhibitors: CCSVI Alliance, Marie Rhodes RN and CCSVI as the Cause of MS, and Ann Boroch

You can view video of the conference in it's entirety at the Hubbard Foundation Youtube Channel. One important theme discussed by almost every speaker is the significance of DATA COLLECTION; if you are getting CCSVI treatment, be a part of a study or registry! Feel free to comment.

Click here to support Hubbard Foundation's research.

Stay well and let's go with the flow
Hubbard Foundation
www.hubbardfoundation.org

KEYNOTE Speaker, Michael Dake MD, CCSVI Conference May 14th

2011-05-09T11:20:00.000-07:00

Michael Dake MD, Keynote Speaker @ the 2011 CCSVI Conference May 14th

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Medical Director of the Catheterization and Angiography Laboratories, Stanford Medical Center

- MD, Baylor College of Medicine
- Internship, Residency, Chief Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Fellowship, University of California San Francisco, Pulmonary Diseases
- Residency and Chief Residency, UCSF, Radiology

Dr. Michael Dake's has shared his innovative approaches, research, and experience through more than 1600 invited presentations, including 14 lectures, authored and co-authored 208 peer-reviewed journal publications, 83 book chapters and 423 published abstracts. He has been a visiting professor at 34 medical schools in the U.S. and abroad. He holds several editorial positions, is a manuscript reviewer for 20 journals, maintains active membership in 11 medical societies, has received 20 U.S. patents and has participated on 12 corporate advisory boards.

Dr. Dake has received numerous awards and honors and has served as the director of many post-graduate medical courses. In addition, he has spent his career mentoring trainees in interventional radiology, four of whom earned the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation’s Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award (1999, 2002, 2006 and 2009).

He is widely known as an innovator of new techniques and devices in interventional medicine. He has assumed leadership responsibilities for numerous clinical trials, including being national principal investigator for many pivotal studies. He has a consistent track record of robust industry and government grant funding to support research.

Dr. Dake’s research focus is to assess the presence of CCSVI in MS patients and to determine if correcting the venous anomalies has a beneficial effect. His upcoming lecture at the 2011 CCSVI Conference May 14th is entitled: CCSVI and MS: Where do we go from here?

Thank you to CCSVI Alliance for sharing facts about Dr. Dake's.

The last day to register for the 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego is May 11th!

Let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
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Happy Mother's Day Mama!!

2011-05-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, my mom, Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L is a strong, determined, and deeply compassionate woman. Not only has she been a great mother to Devin and I, she has also been great mother to the CCSVI movement, along with the other powerful leaders. She lead my Dad and my family on this CCSVI journey to get my brother treated and on the road to health. Her tireless efforts inspire me daily to follow in her footsteps as a strong, passionate, and caring woman. Devin and I both feel immensely blessed to have Arlene has our mother, and we are both so proud of the work she has done to help hundreds and hundreds of people with MS and their families. If you have a story of how Arlene has helped you, please comment or visit our facebook page to share the love.

Mom, I thank G-d daily for you, for your light and your wisdom, Love you!
Your adoring daughter.

CCSVI Conference Schedule Posted

2011-05-05T11:12:00.000-07:00

Download the conference schedule and other important conference details by CLICKING HERE

The 2011 CCSVI Conference in San Diego is coming up! Saturday, May 14th, all day, MDs and PhDs will be presenting research, discussing pertinent topics, and answering questions from other physicians and patients.

Registration ends May 11th, so register now by going to HubbardFoundation.org

Hope to see many of you there!
Hubbard Foundation

David Hubbard MD, Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L, CCSVI and MS

2011-05-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

Team Hubbard talks about CCSVI, Restenosis, CCSVI Treatment, Diet, and the upcoming conference.

Register for 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego by May 11th.

Got questions? Email HubbardFoundation@gmail.com and we'll try to answer some of them on our next video!

Stay well and let's go with the flow
Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org

Hubbard Foundation in the Book: CCSVI as the Cause of Mulitple Sclerosis

2011-04-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

We want to thank Marie Rhodes RN, author of the CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis, for all of the work she has done to share the scientific research on CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis in her new book. We also want to thank her for sharing Hubbard Foundation's work on this topic of CCSVI, as both a resource and a patient story about Devin.

We look forward to sharing some of our results mentioned in her resources section at our upcoming 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego. And we look forward to Marie joining us at the conference as she presents her book for signing.

With Gratitude, let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org

Shoulder Alignment Basics: Part 2

2011-04-25T10:18:00.000-07:00

Hubbard Foundation believes that CCSVI treatment requires more than just venoplasty. Rather, changes in lifestyle are integral to living healthy with CCSVI. When patients come to us for CCSVI testing and treatment, they are given a host of information regarding living with CCSVI.

In addition to diet and supplementation recommendations, we suggest both exercise and relaxation. Yoga can help accomplish these both.

A continuation from our Shoulder Alignment Basics part 1, Paisley Close, San Diego Yoga instructor, teaches us more helpful exercises to keep the neck, shoulders, and upper back in proper alignment for better health!

Freeing this area from all possible impingement will be good for your health and overall sense of well-being, whether you have CCSVI, Multiple Sclerosis, or not. Poor posture and chronic muscle tension are unhealthy for all.

This simple exercise can be done standing, sitting or in a wheelchair. Make sure to listen to your body, the sensation of stretch should be one of gentle lengthening, not strain.

With things like chronic tension and poor posture, stretching just one time won't be that helpful. This is the kind of thing you'll need to devote 5 minutes to each day (and for some of us who tend to slouch, even a few times a day). And as with all yoga, taking slow full breaths and exhaling completely is important...We'll have more on breathing in another blog post.

Stay well and let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org

Author Marie Rhodes RN Booksigning at CCSVI Conference

2011-04-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

Marie Rhodes RN has personal experience with CCSVI and MS and wrote about it in her book CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

She will be signing books at the 2011 CCSVI Conference in San Diego, May 14th. Registration on www.HubbardFoundation.org

10% of proceeds of book royalties are donated to CCSVI Alliance

Stay well and let's go with the flow!