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13 Mar 2020

Exercises for people with MS who are wheelchair users

Exercising with MS can be a challenge, and even more so if you are in a wheelchair, but it is vital for your health. Read on for exercise ideas at home for MS wheelchair users.

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13 Mar 2020

MS Weight Gain & Bloating: Everything you need to know

If you find yourself wondering if the pounds that are creeping up are anything to do with your MS, you could be right. Certain MS symptoms such as fatigue, as well as MS medications, plus depression and anxiety, are all…

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13 Mar 2020

MS & Weight loss: How to lose weight with Multiple Sclerosis

Losing weight without trying can be very unnerving, especially if you have MS. Weight gain tends to be more common than weight loss in PwMS, but there are a number of symptoms and medications that can cause fluctuation. Exercise can…

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13 Mar 2020

McDonald MS criteria: Everything you need to know

When you are diagnosed with MS, the McDonald criteria may have been used. We explain everything you need to know.

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12 Mar 2020

How juicing your fruit and vegetables can help your MS diet

Juicing is a great way to introduce more fruit and vegetables into your diet, and aiming for seven portions a day is very beneficial for people with MS. Having a blender gives you plenty of options, and smoothies can give…

Personal story

20 Feb 2020

Hello from Jerusalem

Yulia is the first OMS Ambassador in Israel. Based in Jerusalem, Yulia received an MS diagnosis three years ago and has since been following the OMS lifestyle to maintain an excellent life.

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20 Feb 2020

MS and the sunflower of hope

Martin shares his experiences with the Hidden Disability Lanyard Scheme introduced to the UK in 2016.

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19 Feb 2020

Replacing coconut milk in OMS friendly cooking

Coconut is not recommended while following the OMS diet due to its high saturated fat content. However, there are plenty of other OMS friendly options which make great substitutes.

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17 Feb 2020

Coimbra Protocol: Vitamin D & MS

The Coimbra Protocol promotes the use of very high doses of vitamin D to treat MS and claims to have shown good results. Vitamin D has been linked to MS prevention and disease activity, and is known to offer many…

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12 Feb 2020

Overcoming MS friendly breakfast options on the road

OMSer Ewout shares his advice and tips for eating Overcoming MS friendly breakfasts while travelling or on holiday. Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.

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11 Feb 2020

Can you donate blood if you have multiple sclerosis?

Whether you can donate blood if you have MS depends where you live. Different agencies are responsible for collecting and distributing blood in each country, and have different rules. PwMS can donate blood in the US but not in the…

Research

10 Feb 2020

Perhaps another important clue on the role of diet in MS?

New research from a team of researchers from McGill University, Canada, have made a link between reducing the amount of methionine (an amino acid found in animal products) in a person's diet and development and progression of MS and other…

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