A lot of the press study touts “Exercise therapy is one of the most promising treatment strategies in MS rehabilitation.” Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1985, it is good to see this turn-around on the topic of exercise and MS. We have come a long way from being told by neurologists to take […]
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Through the current avalanche of research we know how gluten damages the microbiome (gut) to activate the immune system. Because of this, the importance of avoiding this food protein in anyone with multiple sclerosis (or any autoimmune condition) has become very real. While obvious foods like a loaf of bread are easy to identify, the […]
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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 […]
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While the Internet has made “binge watching” a fairly common past time, it definitely comes with it’s consequences! At the top of the list is the impact of watching for 2+hours on sleep. SLEEP. The most important aspect of healing! It also takes a mental/emotional toll. It is a HUGE distraction and addiction! Now, wanting […]
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Every year at this time the heat and humidity can become your worst enemy. It doesn’t seem to matter where you are in the world it just keeps getting hotter… and then, add the humidex! Notoriously, people living with multiple sclerosis lose the capacity to properly regulate heat. This is most likely due to dysfunction […]
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