If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MS, we are here to tell you that there is hope. Professor George Jelinek who founded the Overcoming MS Program was diagnosed with MS himself, and he created the Program from many research studies he found, which showed that lifestyle habits make a significant difference to people with multiple sclerosis. He and thousands of others have benefitted mentally and/or physically as a result of making lifestyle changes through this Program.
Although a cure for MS isn't yet available, Overcoming MS is about living a fulfilling and positive life after an MS diagnosis.
We are here to tell you that you can live a full and healthy life with MS. Exactly what that looks like will vary from person to person, as specific outcomes depend on factors such as your starting point, your risk factors, and your type of MS. Each person may "overcome" MS in their own way, for example through mental and/or physical improvements, a greater feeling of hope, empowerment and purpose, and the positive benefits from being connected to others in the MS community.
If you'd like to take control of your wellbeing, read on for our 4 steps to get started.
"Overcoming MS was my light in the darkness, giving me realistic hope and a path to follow. It has made an enormous difference to my physical and mental well-being, and I have no hesitation recommending it to anyone living with MS”
Dr Jonathan White, Medical Advisor and member of the Overcoming MS community
STEP 1
Sign up for our monthly newsletter
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STEP 2
Join the Live Well Hub!
We recommend joining the Live Well Hub, our community platform where you can meet people with MS who are keen to live well with MS, ask questions, get advice and share with others! You can also see the latest webinars, podcasts, recipes and other content from Overcoming MS, to give you the inspiration you need to make lifestyle changes.
STEP 3
Read or access video or audio
Whatever you preferences, we have plenty of other ways for you to get inspired.
- If you like reading, we recommend reading Professor Jelinek’s latest book launched at the end of 2021. This is an accessible overview of the Overcoming MS Program.
- To see a great video overview of the programme, click here
- Or to listen to our podcast episode with Professor George Jelinek providing an overview of the Program, click here