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10 minutes with George

To mark Overcoming MS' 10th Anniversary, we are delighted to bring you a short series, '10 minutes with George’, with Professor George Jelinek. Each episode, with the creator of the Overcoming MS Program, is available to listen to as part…

MS and the Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual periods can be a notoriously challenging time. For some people, adding multiple sclerosis (MS) into the equation can cause a worsening of pre-existing symptoms, known as a pseudo-flare or a pseudo-exacerbation.

An interview with George Jelinek: The Overcoming MS Program and the power of choice

We had a fantastic conversation with Professor George Jelinek – founder of the Overcoming MS Program – about the power of choice for people who commit to the Overcoming MS Program. We wanted to share some of the highlights with…

Body fat and MS, the evidence is now plain to see…

Dr Jonathan White writes about the University College London's study on whether body fat content has an influence on a person’s risk of developing MS.

Living and working with MS: sharing the diagnosis

Knowing when and how to communicate an MS diagnosis with colleagues can be challenging. Here, one OMSer shares how they approached the task of sharing information about the condition with their employers.

Share Your Story

Regina Beach was diagnosed with RRMS in April 2021 and been following the Overcoming MS Program ever since. Regina is also the Trusts and Community Fundraising Manager here at OMS.

Potential side effect of the Overcoming MS Program: You may develop the desire to run a marathon

Following her MS diagnosis and finding her fitness 'crew' Kiki set out to accomplish something BIG to celebrate the way she was feeling.

NEU Paper Shows Diet Quality Predicts Long-Term Quality of Life in MS

Dr Jonathan White writes about the latest research from the NEU on the relationship between a person’s diet and how it relates to their health in the coming years.

Does The Epstein-Barr Virus Trigger Multiple Sclerosis?

Dr Jonathan White explains the latest research on the Epstein-Barr virus as a cause of multiple sclerosis.

Masters of our own domains

New research from the University of Melbourne tells us how important it is to have a sense of mastery when it comes to living well with MS.

Understanding the recent study into Swank and Wahls

"The focus for future research should be the similarities in the diets, not their differences." Read on for our thoughts on this recent study.

Tips for following the Overcoming MS diet

Changing your diet can be hard at first, so we have compiled some tips to help you along the way. Increasing intake of proteins, carbohydrates, fruit, vegetables and extra virgin olive oil, switching to plant-based milks and reading labels carefully…