I was just diagnosed with MS. Now what?

New to MS?  or want to feel better with your existing MS?   

There is so much to cover with this title which is why my new book is in production!   But in the meantime take a look at these comments and tips.  Most tips below are linked to articles that I have written as a Patient Expert, Health Journalist and Life Coach.  Please click on the link to see studies, articles and more.  

Become an MS Warrior

1.  Take a deep breath.  It will all be OK.  You are in for a change, but the levels vary for everyone.  Just know that things will get better and life will continue.  MS hits everyone different.  It will be important to be very compassionate toward yourself and your life as this disease unfolds.    

1.    Find a good neurologist – an MS specialist.

2.    Understand you are going through a change.

3.    Emotional balance may seem to slip away – seek help. 

4.    Talk with your MS Dr. regarding Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)x more

5.    Love YourSelf!  Its good for MS!
6.  Check out My Favorite Resources Page - full of supplements that have worked for me.  

 

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2.  Modifiable risk factors:

MRF's are choices we have control over. Things we can start or quit depending upon our needs.  While none of these in particular cause MS, there is substantial proof that the following actions are beneficial for MS patients:

1.    If you smoke cigarettes, quit. 

2.    Reduce, respect or quit alcohol.  

3.    Limit salt intake.

4.    Reduce, respect or quit caffeine

5.    Do not use artificial sweeteners such as aspartame  (excitotoxins)

6.    Take additional Vitamin D(if low)

7.    Take Vitamin B12 (if low)

8.    Take an NRF2 activatorsuch as Protandim™ to fight oxidative stress. 

9.    Eat a healthy diet.  Nutrition is everything!

10.Eat a diet high in fish

11.Take probiotics– health begins in our gut.  

12.Eat leafy greens

13.Diet and MS

14.High-dose biotin and potential for MS. My FAVORITE high dose biotin is Myetin.  Click to Order. 

15.Creating your own health:  using diet and nutrition to help MS. 

My FAVORITE probiotic:  VisBiome.

3.  Alternative therapies that might interest you:

1.    Yoga - 13 Benefits

2.  Yoga - 40 Practitioners discuss Benefits

3.   Massage

4.  Magnetic therapy

5.  Medical Marijuana

6.  Alternative therapies for MS

4.  You may find these fact-checked articles and “MS connections” interesting:

1.    MS and Epstein Barr Virus

2.    MS and antidepressant

3.    MS and decision-making

4.    MS and Sunshine

5.     MS and stem cell treatment

6.     MS and brain stimulation

7.     MS and horseback riding

8.     MS and laughter therapy

9.     MS and sense of smell

10.  MS and Exercise

5.   Life-skills.  Tips  and articles.  

1.    Keep a health journal using Health Storylines APP

2.    Start a hand-written journal.  Handwriting is great therapy.  

3.    Build your support team.  Write down who is on your “Team”:  friends, family, doctors, pharmacist, nutritionist, massage therapist, yogi, God, whomever works for you. This list will grow and evolve during your MS.  

4.    How to cope when a loved one has a chronic illness

6.    Why me?  3steps to managing your angerwith MS.

7.    For better health, watch your words.  

8.    Can video games help MSsymptoms?  

9.    8 cooling and healing rituals for summer.

10.Get outside for 5 stress-busting exercises.  

11.Superhero saladrecipe for summer

12.3 recipesto help transition into spring. 

Contact me for any question!