At Harvard Medical School during my first formal Mind-Body training, Dr. Herbert Benson shared something he learned in medical school, “that the greater part of what you was learning about the human body would be obsolete in five years.” That was 15 years ago, and guess what? Everything has changed! Neuroscience, Nutritional Science, Exercise Science … everything is exploding. The greatest challenge for those of us who are seeking more is that it takes a looooooong time for t

It’s no longer a ‘best kept secret’: Vitamin D helps. But exactly why is Vitamin D so important for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? The Role of Vitamin D in MS Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it’s actually a hormone, which means it acts as a messenger in the body. It has wildly anti-inflammatory properties, is neuroprotective, and, crucially for those with MS, immunomodulatory. These properties can significantly impact MS symptoms like mood, muscle aches and weakness, s

For decades I have found people who work shifts respond very differently to my treatment plans – in fact, I have consistently found them the most difficult to treat. I did not, however, know that the disrupted circadian rhythms put shift workers at greater risk of multiple sclerosis. In a way, it was no surprise to read an article in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine called “Rotating night shift work and risk of multiple sclerosis.” The results of this la