Migraines and multiple sclerosis – it just sounds like a cruel combination of pain. I mean, migraines alone are a doozy. If you know… you know.  They’re more than just a bad headache.  Migraines are a full body experience.  I often compare it to having brain freeze and the flu at the same time.  It […]

What does it mean to be healthy, now that you have MS? If you can’t be cured, can you even be healthy? This was something I personally struggled with because when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I was a nutrition coach, yoga instructor, and personal trainer. I should have been the picture of perfect […]

You’re scared to tell people that you have Multiple Sclerosis. How will they react? Will they start to see you differently? You don’t want things to change. But you’re also feeling so alone trying to keep it a secret. Opening up about your diagnosis isn’t easy. You feel vulnerable and that can be really uncomfortable. […]

We all wish we had that person when we were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. You know, the person who understood you – and what you were going through. That person who had already been down this road and could give you real advice. When I was diagnosed with MS, finding this person was as rare […]

Want to lower your risk of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and relapse? Take vitamin D. A lot of it. That’s basically been the message to the MS community for years. So we stocked up on our supplements and took ‘em daily. But now recent research suggests that this may not be true. Two studies concluded that […]

Were you diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and then handed a binder of medications with a lot of promises, but also a lot of side effects? Which MS medication should YOU take? Somehow – with no medical background or understanding of pharmaceutical drugs – you’re supposed to decide. It’s like when you’re handed a menu in […]

One day it’s the fatigue. The next it’s brain fog. The following week something feels off if your leg and you don’t know if it’s just something random that will go away on its own or if it’s the start of something bigger with MS. You carry a heavy weight every single day when you’re […]

When you’re newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis you’re often faced with decisions that you don’t feel qualified or ready to make. Questions like… You’re making life altering decisions at a time when you can’t even think straight. You’re trying to wrap your head around what is happening to your body and make major decisions about […]

Where exactly do you start when someone asks you about your diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? Do you start with the first symptom you experienced? Do you start with the sinking feeling when you knew something was really wrong? Or do you start the moment you finally heard the words, “You Have MS?” My MS story […]

My MS Podcast has been on my heart for quite a long time. So I’m thrilled that it’s finally in the hands of our multiple sclerosis community around the world. I created this podcast because when I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, I was overwhelmed. For the first time in my […]

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 […]