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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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.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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White alarm clock with a sticky note that says “Later,” symbolizing the MS biological clock by Alene Brennan and the cost of delaying healthy habits.

What if I told you the MS biological clock is already ticking inside your body right now and it’s influencing your health whether you realize it or not? This isn’t about wrinkles or gray hairs. It’s about how your immune system ages in ways that can make Multiple Sclerosis harder to manage. If you’re waiting […]

What is the MS Biological Clock? Why Waiting is the Most Expensive Mistake (E8E2)

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Packaged gluten-free foods with an ingredients label visible, questioning if they are safe for the Wahls Protocol diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Will gluten free packaged foods sabotage your results on the Wahls Protocol? You might be wondering, if it’s labeled gluten free, how bad can it really be? When you’re trying to follow such a strict protocol to manage multiple sclerosis, it’s easy to think that a snack here or there won’t make a […]

Are Gluten Free Packaged Foods Safe on the Wahls Protocol? (S4E9)

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A plate of food with low-fat options, posing the question of whether a low-fat diet can help manage fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A new study is suggesting that a low fat diet might reduce fatigue in people living with Multiple Sclerosis. If that raised your eyebrows, you are not alone. As someone certified in the Wahls Protocol and the Autoimmune Protocol, I had the same reaction. We have spent years learning that healthy fats are […]

Should You Try a Low Fat Diet for MS Fatigue? (S1E24)

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Hand holding a pen over a symptom or wellness tracker, emphasizing the importance of tracking health habits and symptoms for Multiple Sclerosis management and identifying trends.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If you’re living with MS, you’re probably juggling a lot. Between managing symptoms, doctor visits, family life, and everything else, the idea of adding a symptom tracker can feel like one more thing to do. I get it. I’ve felt the same way. But here’s what changed for me: I stopped seeing it […]

Why You Should Use an MS Symptom Tracker (Even If You’ve Resisted It Until Now) S1E22

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Image showing saffron threads alongside a person performing corrective exercises, exploring if these can help Multiple Sclerosis symptoms like fatigue and clinical disability.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Imagine a spice so valuable it is called red gold. Now imagine that same spice holding the potential to help reduce depression in women living with Multiple Sclerosis. That is exactly what a recent study explored, and the results may surprise you. Researchers studied the effects of saffron and corrective exercise in a […]

Can Saffron and Corrective Exercise Help MS Symptoms? Here’s What the Research Says (S1E21)

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Illustration of diverse people forming a supportive circle, representing how to build a strong care team with both conventional and functional medicine when living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If asking for help feels unnatural to you, you are not alone. Most people living with Multiple Sclerosis are women, and many of us identify as Type-A overachievers. That is not exactly the profile of someone who feels comfortable admitting they need support. Add to that the fact that MS is an invisible […]

How to Build a Strong Support Team When Living with MS (S1E20)

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Scientific illustration of a sugar molecule and brain cells, representing research on how N-acetyl glucosamine may improve Multiple Sclerosis function and reduce inflammation.

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 […]

In the News: Does This Sugar Improve MS Function? (S1E9)

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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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Managing MS for Multiple Sclerosis

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.  […]

Developing a Thriving Mindset

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A person calmly undergoing an MRI scan, demonstrating strategies for managing anxiety and staying relaxed during an MRI when you have Multiple Sclerosis

When you’re living with MS, you quickly realize getting MRIs are part of how we manage this disease. But just because we’re regulars at the MRI suite, doesn’t necessarily make it easier. MRIs can be nerve-wracking. The confinement, the noises, the uncertainty. Your thoughts are bouncing all over the places: So, if they’re here to […]

Staying Calm During an MRI (S1E13)

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When you receive a gift, it’s usually wrapped in a pretty package. The colorful paper and ribbons are a build up to the gift you are about to receive. But I’ve come to realize, that not all gifts come wrapped with a beautiful bow on top. In fact, some are wrapped in straight up dirty […]

A Gift Wrapped in Dirty Paper

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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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