Learning how to eat with colitis is a challenge. Being able to tolerate juiced fruits and veggies is wonderful for me. The red cabbage, celery, carrot, apple juice I just drank, doesn’t provide the crunch it used to, but it still tastes great. Non-acidic juice (no tomato juice) with no pulp, satisfies my cravings and…

I remember when I was first diagnosed the doctor told me, “ don’t worry Kim, they are making a lot of progress with Multiple Sclerosis research. They’ll have a cure soon.” What I have learned is how complex and incredibly wonderful our bodies are, and what an important role our nervous system plays in enabling…

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People with MS experience limitations in muscle strength and endurance. This can include the respiratory muscles. Respiratory muscle weakness can lead to diminished performance on coughing which may result in (aspiration) pneumonia or even acute ventilary failure, complications that frequently cause death in MS patients. Deep breathing exercises can help! Pursed lip breathing: Simply breath…

Many people do not get enough sun exposure and thus aren’t getting adequate levels of vitamin D. There is growing evidence that vitamin D is important in preventing MS and improving your health outcomes if you have MS. People who have MS and take vitaminD supplements may have symptoms that aren’t as bad as they…

With our spine being such an important part of our central nervous system, I have always believed that keeping things aligned had to help with proper nerve transmission. I have seen a chiropractor since my diagnosis and will continue to see my chiropractor. Having my back realigned after various falls I’ve taken, and now dealing…