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30 Jan 2020

Snacking while following the OMS diet

OMS friendly snacks don’t have to be plain and boring. There are plenty of colourful options to keep you going throughout the day that are packed full of flavour and textures. Here is a list of suggestions.

Personal story

22 Jan 2020

“The empowerment Overcoming MS has given me meant that my mental health has not suffered.”

Denise shares her story of how grateful she was to learn of OMS as soon as she received her diagnosis. Here at OMS, our aim is for everyone to have the same experience as Denise.

Support and tips

21 Jan 2020

Chef Cards

We are pleased to let the community know that we now have chef cards available in 5 different languages! These cards are great for taking with you to restaurants to help explain to servers and chefs your Overcoming MS dietary…

Personal story

13 Jan 2020

Around the world in 7 steps

Are you looking to book your next trip or dream holiday? Don't let following the OMS lifestyle put you off! OMSer Rowan has put together some helpful tips for you to consider next time to travel.

Support and tips

08 Jan 2020

Does menopause influence the course of MS?

The menopause is an inevitable part of female ageing. It usually occurs around the age of 50, and in up to half of all women can be associated with years of unpleasant and sometimes debilitating symptoms including night sweats, hot…

Personal story

06 Jan 2020

A Tale of Two Lives, Before and After an MS Diagnosis

OMS Ambassador, Roy, shares his story of life before diagnosis and life since. Living in Auckland, New Zealand, Roy actively ensures that his emotional needs are being met to maintain a positive mental health.

Research

20 Dec 2019

Intellectual enrichment and multiple sclerosis

Evidence shows that by continuing to take part in intellectually enriching leisure activities can reduce cognitive decline in people with MS.

Support and tips

20 Dec 2019

What is hypovitaminosis D?

Research over the years has shown that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect and lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Hypovitaminosis or vitamin D deficiency however, are very common in some populations.

Personal story

11 Dec 2019

Did two movies really change my life?

Vickie is an OMS Ambassador based in Manchester, Connecticut, North America. After watching the documentaries Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers, she shares the impact these movies have had on her life.

Support and tips

09 Dec 2019

Christmas Recipes 2019

New recipes for Christmas this year.

Personal story

09 Dec 2019

Keep on inching

I wanted to share my experiences with you, because I felt it would be valuable if things aren’t going as well as you had hoped.

Support and tips

25 Nov 2019

MS and fever

Fever can be particularly difficult for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) because of the heat stress caused by temperature increases. Although regular cold and flu symptoms can be bad enough, fever can also make existing or old MS symptoms worse,…

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