Study: NCT01381354

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Progressive exercise
Description: Progressive strengthening exercises designed to improve core muscles and muscles of ambulation.

Intervention type: DEVICE
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation delivered using the electrical therapy device EMPI 300 PV
Description: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to train core muscles and ambulation muscles. Device is Empi 300 manufactured by DJO Inc.

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Modified paleolithic diet
Description: Diet based upon a Paleolithic diet and structured to increase the consumption of greens, sulfur rich vegetables, bright colors, seaweed and omega 3 fatty acid rich foods.

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Omega 3 fatty acids
Description: 4 grams daily by mouth.

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Full Spectrum vitamin
Description: Two capsules daily.

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Essential - hydroxytyrosol
Description: Two capsules twice daily.

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Maltodextrin fiber supplement
Description: One scoop daily.

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Mineral boost (magnesium)
Description: Two capsules daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Niacinamide
Description: 500 mg daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Methyl B12
Description: Methyl B12 1000 mcg daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Taurine
Description: one gram daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: creatine
Description: one teaspoon daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: thiamine
Description: 100 mg daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: riboflavin
Description: 200 mg daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: N acetylcysteine
Description: 1 gram daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: alpha lipoic acid
Description: 300 mg twice daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: L acetyl carnitine
Description: 500 mg twice daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: methyl folate
Description: 1000 mcg one pill four times a week

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: coenzyme Q
Description: 100 mg daily

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: meditation
Description: meditation 15 minutes daily

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: self massage
Description: self massage of hands, feet, ears 15 minutes daily

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: learning
Description: completing puzzles or learning 15 minutes daily

Intervention type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Coconut oil
Description: If excessive weight loss occurs, the subject will add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily to smoothies or foods eaten.