Janek Pawlik graduated with a high distinction in business administration from the University of Michigan. Having served as an operations manager at Siebel Systems, Inc., Janek Pawlik worked with web developers and advertising agencies globally. In addition, he enjoys researching multiple sclerosis.

The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) states that 250,000 to 350,000 people live with multiple sclerosis in America. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society suggests that the number could be nearly 1 million.

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive and long-term disease that impacts the central nervous system (brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord). People with multiple sclerosis may experience various symptoms that could get more severe over time. However, it may not be possible to accurately predict how the symptoms would progress in an individual. Some of these symptoms include bowel issues, muscle weakness, and fatigue.

Though experts and researchers have not discovered the root cause of multiple sclerosis, some factors could increase one’s chances of developing the disease; one such is air pollution, an environmental risk factor. Some sources of air pollution include- fumes from factories and emissions from automobiles.

Continuous exposure to these sources of air pollution may disrupt the balance between the antioxidants and free radicals in a person’s body (oxidative stress). As a result of this imbalance, inflammation may occur in the body, aiding the development of multiple sclerosis.