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Just Got an MS Diagnosis? Start Here.

If you’ve been newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, you’re probably sitting there thinking… what just happened to my life? Your mind is racing – Googling MS symptoms, progression, diet, treatment – trying to make sense of it all… and somehow ending up with even more questions than answers. An MS diagnosis is not easy. I […]

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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.

I’m Alene, a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and your MS sister. I’m here to give you strategies that actually work in real life. Think practical MS nutrition, habits you can stick with, and mindset shifts that change everything. Because you don’t need more noise.
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Part 1: Leaky Gut Gut Check Part 1 LeakyGut Is gut health the root cause to autoimmune disease? You hear that all health starts in the gut but what does that mean and what can you do to improve your gut health? It’s time for a gut check.   Is gut health the root cause […]

It’s Time for a Gut Check

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A graphic showing a brain connected to a gut, surrounded by healthy foods, symbolizing the best foods to support brain health in Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Have you ever wondered how the food you eat affects your brain and your ability to manage MS? If you’re trying to reduce fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation, the answer begins in your gut. Understanding the link between the gut and brain makes food choices easier and far more powerful. When you know […]

Best Foods to Support Brain Health in MS (S4E3)

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Gut Check Part 3: SIBO Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to improve your gut health, but not getting results? You could be dealing with SIBO. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Let’s talk about what it is, how to get tested and how to remedy it.   Do you feel like you’re […]

Gut Check Part 3: SIBO

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Harvard studies probiotics engineered to treat Multiple Sclerosis.

Researchers at Harvard designed a probiotic that could potentially treat Multiple Sclerosis. Yup, you heard that right, this “multiple sclerosis probiotics” could be the future of treatments for MS. It offers a more precise way to target brain inflammation, while minimizing negative side effects compared with traditional medications. If you’re like me, every time a […]

Multiple Sclerosis Probiotics

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We’ve been talking a lot about gut health and how to improve it through diet and lifestyle. So, let’s dive a little deeper into the changes that you’re making on your plate. Here’s your crash course on going gluten free. First, what is gluten and is it really that bad for our health? Gluten is […]

Going Gluten Free

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Milk… it does the body good, right? If you’re talking about the milk from your own species yes. A woman’s breast milk for a baby… yes! The mother’s milk provides the perfect proportion of protein, fat and carbohydrates for the rapid growth phase of a baby. It also contains beneficial bacteria to establish a health […]

The Truth About Dairy

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Graphic depicting brain neurons and gut bacteria, illustrating the connection between gut health and brain health, highlighting Harvard's probiotic research for Multiple Sclerosis.

What if you could take a probiotic to treat MS instead of medications with life-threatening side effects? Harvard has just made this a reality. In a groundbreaking study, researchers engineered a probiotic specifically designed to target inflammation in the brain, offering a promising new approach to managing multiple sclerosis. Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A new era in […]

Harvard Creates a Probiotic to Treat Multiple Sclerosis (S1E3)

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A glass of alcohol with a "yes" or "no" choice, representing the decision to sip or skip alcohol with Multiple Sclerosis during the holidays.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holiday season often comes with clinking glasses and festive toasts. But if you’re living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the decision to sip or skip that holiday cocktail might feel a bit more complicated. I’ll be the first to say, when I was newly diagnosed, I wasn’t thinking about alcohol. My focus went […]

Alcohol and MS: To Sip or Skip This Holiday Season? (S2E8)

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Bone broth has been the beverage of choice for the health enthusiasts over the past year. For good reason! It heals the gut – an absolute must if you have an autoimmune disease – it boosts the immune system and even improves hair, skin and nails. Tune in as I answer all the FAQs about […]

Healing Benefits of Bone Broth

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  The decision can be overwhelming and confusing. Let’s dive into how to simplify the process so you can start taking action and getting results. Okay, so you want to manage your symptoms through diet and lifestyle but you don’t know which protocol to follow, right? The more research you do, the more confused you […]

Which is the right diet to follow for autoimmune disease?

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17 Wahls Protocol Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast on the Wahls Protocol can be one of the hardest meals to figure out. You need a breakfast that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are some of my favorite Wahls Protocol breakfast recipes that are a quick, easy, and delicious way to start your day. 1. SMOOTHIE […]

17 Wahls Protocol Breakfast Recipes

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Beating the MS Biological Clock Starts With One Habit

MS has its own biological clock, and it doesn’t stop while we wait for the “right time.” But you can slow it, with small, sustainable habits that are realistic and powerful enough to change your future.

You’ll learn how to beat the MS biological clock with science-backed habits that protect your brain and give you back a life that feels good.

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