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• MS Patients: Do your Fitness!

  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological illness that results in abnormal function of the central nervous system. Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, exercise can be therapeutic [...]

  • Caroline says: Even more evidence that MS is not an excuse for physical inactivity! Exercise is medicine and all MS patients should be engaging in regular activity (will the permission of your neurologist, of course). If you can't walk, there are plenty of other activities in which to participate. 30-minutes of aerobic exercise per week is the recommendation -- this isn't possible for everyone, but do what you can!
     
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  • Food for thought: Clean eating to control disease progression?

    IOWA CITY – Ten years ago, doctors diagnosed Dr. Terry Wahls with a progressive form of multiple sclerosis. Traditional treatments didn’t slow her decline. Then, back fatigue [...]

    • Caroline says: I've posted on this topic in the past, and I will say again that I know of absolutely no clinical evidence that diet provides a curative effect on MS. That said, I am more compelled to post this story simply for the fact that clean eating and exercise can prevent all sorts of issues down the line and, in theory less toxin exposure equals a more stable and calm immune system. I think probably every human on this planet, not just PWMS, can benefit from changing their diet a little (or a lot). Personally I find the idea of giving up sugar (even wine, folks) quite frightening.
       
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    • Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with MS

      Exercise If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), exercise can help retain flexibility and balance, promote cardiovascular fitness and a sense of well-being, and prevent complications from inactivity. [...]

      • Caroline says: EXERCISE!! It's soooo important! If heat is an issue for you, swim or do yoga! Just BE ACTIVE! Exercise is SO important! ESPECIALLY if you have MS! No one is asking you to become and Olympic-level triathlete, just MOVE!