The MS Hug has become my new companion. Yuck! This is not like any hug I’ve ever had. Crazy muscle spasms that crush my ribs all around my torso. Who named it a hug? More like an assault.The pain and discomfort are reminiscent of the worst heartburn ever and similar to what I imagine a [...]
With all that we have going on in our lives, it's easy to lose focus and get distracted. It can be our children, our jobs, or a big sink of dirty dishes. David Lyons has given us the tools to perform workouts specific to our disease, but as with anything, we can lose focus and intention [...]
I live with MS, and I hate it. If you live with a chronic illness, you understand the struggle of just getting through the tough days. In recent years, I’ve found myself canceling plans and sometimes even ones I was really looking forward to, like my own birthday dinner. It's frustrating, disheartening, and honestly, sometimes [...]
It's almost summer here in the US. For many of us, the temperatures are already rising, and that means getting outside to enjoy a little sunshine, and maybe... a picnic or two. Here's an easy recipe you can enjoy anytime, but also makes a great summer side dish for gatherings with friends and family. It's [...]
Support groups, especially when you’re first diagnosed, can be overwhelming and even frightening if the people around you aren’t in a place where they can offer hope or positivity. When you’re first diagnosed with this unpredictable illness, you want to connect with people who understand, but you also need some kind of light at the [...]
This year, my motto is simple: I will thrive in 2025. I have stepped into early retirement, and for the first time, I don’t have to juggle a million things at once. No more rushing. No more multitasking. Just living—intentionally, joyfully, and with purpose. But that doesn’t mean the journey has been without its challenges. [...]
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, also referred to as Ascorbic Acid. Vitamin C is required for the body to develop and function properly. Most experts agree it is best obtained from diet, however you can also obtain it in supplement form. Vitamin C is important for immune function. It is used for the growth [...]
If you try to eat healthy, I'm sure you also try to make healthy food more fun to eat. Here is a recipe that reimagines the traditional brownie recipe with a more health conscious ingredient. This dessert is a delicious way to get more complex carbohydrates in your diet...with Sweet Potatoes! Ingredients 1 1/2 c-sweet [...]
Choline is actually a recently discovered nutrient. It was discovered in 1998, and is considered essential. It is produced by the liver, and is used for healthy brain development, to maintain muscle movement, and it also aids your nervous system and metabolism. Choline helps to support the structural integrity of cell membranes and it produces [...]
Vitamin B1, or Thiamine, is an essential nutrient that is needed for many functions in the body. It assists with glucose production, nerve, muscle and heart function. Thiamine, or thiamin, is a water-soluble B vitamin that enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It supports the nervous system and is crucial to cell function, [...]
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