Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year and if you’re living with MS, that can trigger more than just cravings. It often comes with stress, second-guessing, and that dreaded question: “What can I eat without paying for it later?” Maybe you’re tempted to just say “screw it” and start fresh in January. But […]
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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.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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Tired of advice that doesn’t actually help?
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If we’re looking to change foods on our plates, we have to be savvy shoppers. Much of that starts with knowing what’s in the food you’re purchasing. Learn how to read labels to understand nutritional value of your food. How to read nutrition labels for autoimmune disease No Description
Did you know that water can help to alleviate fatigue – one of the biggest symptoms of MS? So how do you increase your water intake without spending half your day in the bathroom? Follow these bladder-friendly drinking tips. Hydration for MS Fatigue Did you know that water can help to alleviate fatigue – one […]
It’s workout Wednesday of MS Awareness Month! And we’re starting with none other than YOGA!!! It’s a great way to move, alleviate stress and relax the body. Learn the benefits and join me for a few poses. Chair Yoga for MS It’s workout Wednesday of MS Awareness Month! And we’re starting with none other than […]
Ready to incorporate more anti-inflammatory foods into your diet? Check this video out for some quick and easy ways to get started. Going Gluten Free Ready to incorporate more anti-inflammatory foods into your diet? Check this video out for some quick and easy ways to get started.
We’ve all heard about inflammation and how it’s wreaking havoc on our health and likely the root cause of autoimmune disease, but what is it and how do we get it under control? Tune in to find out! What is Chronic Inflammation? What is inflammation? What causes inflammation? How do we reduce inflammation in the […]
It’s officially MS Awareness Month! No better way to kick it off than to understand exactly what MS is and how to manage it. (Spoiler alert my old iPhone charger served as a great prop in describing what goes on in the body with MS. Check it out!) What is Multiple Sclerosis What is […]
Last week we cleared the way to understanding brain fog in the MS world. And of course, we kicked off this series in understanding fatigue in the MS world. Now it’s time to ease the struggle to understanding next invisible symptom of MS: pain. PAIN Aches. Pains. Ouch! If you have a physical body, you’ve […]
Have you been sleeping better now that you have a better understanding of the difference between being exhausted and MS fatigue? It was one of my greatest challenges to describe to the people in my world. Even though, I’m known to be a “lace your bootstraps up” kinda girl, when MS fatigue struck, it was […]
It’s 10 Different Answers for 10 Different People Ask 10 different people living with MS this question and you’ll get 10 different answers. Ask one person living with MS this question on different days, and you’ll get 10 different answers. The individuals aren’t indecisive or making symptoms up. MS is just that unpredictable, ever-changing and […]
The road to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis may have come in a whirlwind of a day or at the end of long, agonizing years. The destination is all the same – a mysterious, unpredictable and unseen disease. When I received my diagnosis Thursday, July 7, 2016, I didn’t know a thing about multiple sclerosis. […]
This is what MS looks like. Only when our voices unite, can we start to see, understand, and validate the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis. This page is a resource for that validation. Covering the seen and unseen symptoms, it seeks to be a place of understanding; one where the reader feels less alone […]
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.
