A ‘cool’ product guide The tools and products you need to stay active.
by Vicky UhlandThe body has numerous points that act as heat conductors, so it doesn’t matter which one you choose to cool, as long as it works for you, says [...]
by Vicky UhlandThe body has numerous points that act as heat conductors, so it doesn’t matter which one you choose to cool, as long as it works for you, says [...]
TOGETHER WE CAN PROTECT PATIENT RIGHTS Chronic disease patients deserve the same access to health care as anyone else. WE FIGHT DISCRIMINATION Thousands of individuals, families, health care providers [...]
By Mona Sen For My Health Story Like so many others with MS, I’ve done what I needed to do to stay mobile over the years. Now I know [...]
Exercise has been linked to a reduced relapse rate, slower disease progression, and reduced fatigue, among other benefits. Learn the top exercises for MS and how they improve strength, coordination, [...]
READY TO GET BACK IN THE POOL? CHECK THESE RESOURCES ... Open Swim: Multiple Sclerosis Water Therapy Medically reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA — Written by Ann Pietrangelo [...]
SOURCE: MedicalNewsToday.com Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water, and one type involves exercises in a swimming pool. The unique properties of water mean that the activity can be [...]
To date, it is unclear why some people develop MS and others do not, but environmental and genetic factors may play a role. Because it is not entirely clear why [...]
Many people with MS experience fatigue and mobility issues, but there are other, less common symptoms.When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the nerve fibers in the central nervous [...]
Photo from My MS Team What Is Shared Decision Making? Shared decision making helps to ensure that people with MS are active participants in their own treatment decisions. [...]
The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) offers free assistance over-the-phone or in-person to help people who are struggling to get or maintain health coverage and resolve problems with their health [...]
MS Monterey with Bette & Christine Join us on Zoom for an hour of sharing, learning and laughter! Come for yourself. But also come to support others who live [...]
Managing Spasticity: stretching, Medication, CBD Published by Everyday Health A number of steps can be taken to address spasticity and limit its debilitating effects. In fact, the NMSS notes [...]
CBD Oil for MS: Is It Effective? (article source: https://www.mymsteam.com/resources/cbd-oil-for-ms-is-it-effective) Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a popular ingredient in many health and wellness products to help reduce pain, anxiety, and sleep disorders. [...]
SXSW: 'Introducing, Selma Blair' Director on Documenting the Actress' Multiple Sclerosis 3/17/2021 by Mia Galupp (PRINT THE ARTICLE - PDF) “In October 2018, actress Selma Blair revealed on Instagram that she [...]
ADA Paratransit (RIDES) MST RIDES ADA PARATRANSIT PROGRAM Transportation Services for People With Disabilities In cooperation with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Monterey-Salinas Transit offers the [...]
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US ON ZOOM MS Monterey Life Skills, with Ellen Scherr on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1-2:00pm ABOUT LIFE BRANCHES Life Branches, [...]
Please join CHOMP physical therapists Sasha Geisler and Lauren Vicik on the 1st Thursday of every month from 1-2 as they lead you through a ZOOM exercise class for [...]
MS Monterey with Bette & Christine every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us on Zoom for an hour of sharing, learning and laughter! Come for yourself. But also [...]
By Tammy Worth https://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-causes-ms/ When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your body’s immune system attacks your central nervous system. But no one knows exactly what triggers the immune system [...]
Welcome to MS in Harmony, a friendly, supportive, informative space where you can discover the effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the body and mind—and the potential effect of [...]
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Hello Monterey MS, I want to share a way for you to get a free Zoom exercise class to help you, myself, and graduate and undergraduate students at CSU [...]
Since 2007, when the first iPhone was released, smartphones have become an increasingly more integral part of our lives. They are our primary source of communication and information and [...]
Available only through the Medicare Rights Center, Medicare Interactive (MI) is a free and independent online reference tool thoughtfully designed to help older adults and people with disabilities navigate [...]
MS Views and News is excited to bring you a free monthly series featuring MS specialists updating you on the latest MS news and information! Each webinar consists of [...]
FROM THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETYBased on expert consensus and available data, we offer the following guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination for people on MS disease modifying therapies (DMTs).The Pfizer BioNTech and [...]
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