Their are numerous eating regimes recommended for people with MS. The only thing that is proven to benefit us, is a healthy, low fat diet. YOU HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT DIET THAT HELPS MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD & FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE! What works for me: A Paleo diet with limited sugar. I have taken […]
Staying cool with MS.
This oppressive heat has been especially bad for us with MS. The biggest effect heat seems to greatly increase fatigue. Heat can even cause pseudo exacerbations that will subside once you cool down. My experience has been cooling two parts of my body helps cool my entire body. One is your neck. If you don’t […]
Sleeping Well
Your body tells you what it needs so listen to it. When you need to nap, take one. When you can’t sleep after 30 minutes, get out of bed & do something quite. Even just to walk around, then try again. Make your sleeping environment cool, calm & soothing. Try to set a sleep schedule […]
Get some exercise!
As more is known about MS, the consensus is: MOVE YOUR MUSCLES!!! There are so many things that you can do even on the side of your bed with a tie to stretch your legs. It doesn’t matter what you do, just do something. You just need to follow two rules: 1. never put yourself […]
Attitude is Everything!
Lets face it, MS sucks! We all have bad days & good days. Or even better days at least. If you want to Improve your MS symptoms, just become more positive about things. Yes we all have worries & concerns, but focus on something good in your life. Find something that good and let go […]
Consistacy & routine help living with MS
Have you ever gotten home & just thrown your car keys on the counter or wherever then the next time your leaving, can’t find them? I used to do this almost daily. My solution is to put a key hook up & make it routine to put my keys on the hook when I […]
You are the Captain, Coach & owner of you MS healthcare team!
No one has more interest in your health than you. You need to tell everyone on your team what you need. Your team includes (but is not limited to): Your Neurologist, PA, Primary care Dr., Physical therapist, Social worker, Speech therapist, Treatment nurse, Pharmaceutical treatment company, Care partner, Family & Friends. As the Captain, everyone […]