From the Inquisitr article by Danielle McGaw:
Nicole Apelian is getting a fair amount of media attention because not only is she in that group of women that are first to be on Alone, but she has some special circumstances. She has multiple sclerosis. Of course, having MS is just a part of who she is.
Nicole was sought out by the producers because of her abilities and she was thrilled to get involved in season 2 of Alone. Apelian took the time to prepare by getting off of caffeine and carbs and alcohol. Nicole knew from watching the first season of Alone that heat was a big challenge, so she practiced starting fires with damp cedar bark.
Nicole Apelian was diagnosed with MS 16 years ago. At first, it affected her ability to walk and her eyesight. But she managed her MS by turning away from Western medicine. According to 680 News, Apelian changed her diet and treatment, “and began an herbal medicine regimen supplemented with a diet of organic and wild foods and plenty of exercise. In many ways, she said, nature offers her relief from MS.
Read the complete article at Inquisitr.
