Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and, in Europe, Charcot’s disease is a serious neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive weakening and wasting of muscles. ALS slowly takes away the ability to walk, eat, and breathe. ALS symptoms can be categorized by their initial onset or significance in supporting a diagnosis.

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