Vacations are for making memories, not worrying about your MS diet. Still, I get how important it is to stay consistent so you actually have the energy to enjoy your trip. That’s why I’m sharing the MS diet travel tips that helped me feel good on our 10-day family vacation to Hawaii. 👉 Listen to […]
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.
You need results.
When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, my thoughts were all over the place. I worried about every decision I made regarding treatment. I worried about the future and whether the worst-case scenarios would come true. And I worried day and night. Of course, all that worrying did not make things better. It […]
Is your mind having a field day rehearsing all the worst case scenarios with MS? Are your thoughts constantly feeding you doubt, fears and insecurities? Does it feel like your mind will never turn off? Day or night, it doesn’t matter, the runaway thoughts just have no end. It’s exhausting mentally, emotionally and even physically. […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify If your mind feels like it’s stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios, fear, and doubt, you’re not alone. Living with Multiple Sclerosis comes with enough physical challenges. Your mindset doesn’t need to be another one. And yet, that’s often exactly what happens. The mental weight of MS is heavy, especially when your […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify When Did Your MS Actually Begin? You may remember the exact day you were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. But have you ever wondered when it really began? According to recent research, brain shrinkage associated with MS could start five years before the first noticeable symptoms and potentially up to a decade before an […]
Let’s face it, managing finances or following a budget isn’t easy or enjoyable. But when the frequent and often unexpected medical expenses of a chronic illness start piling up, it quickly becomes clear that something needs to change. From co-pays and lab tests to MRIs and sky-high medication costs, the financial burden of living with […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify MRIs can be nerve-wracking. The confinement, the noises, the uncertainty. Your thoughts are bouncing all over the places: Let’s keep it real, they’re daunting. Yet living with MS, they’re part of how we manage this disease. And just because we’re regulars at the MRI suite, doesn’t necessarily make it easier. So, if they’re […]
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 […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify Migraines. If you know, you know. They are more than just headaches. For many of us, migraines are a full-body experience that can feel like brain freeze and the flu at the same time. They can last for hours, days, or in some heartbreaking cases, never truly go away. Migraines affect each person […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify What does it feel like to have Multiple Sclerosis? Ask ten different people with MS and you’ll get ten different answers. Ask one person with MS on ten different days and you’ll still get ten different answers. It’s not about being indecisive or exaggerating symptoms. MS is unpredictable and often impossible to describe. […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify 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 […]
Apple Podcasts | Spotify A recent headline caught my attention: “Simple sugar compound improves function in multiple sclerosis patients, a UCI study shows.” At first glance, it almost sounds too good to be true. Sugar? Helping MS? Before anyone reaches for the candy jar, let’s take a closer look at what this study is actually saying. The […]
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.