Our quick guide to getting started
If you have been diagnosed with MS, we are here to tell you that there is hope. After his own diagnosis, Professor George Jelinek created the Overcoming MS Program using many research studies which showed that lifestyle habits can make a significant difference to people with MS. He and thousands of others have benefitted as a result of this Program.
Although a cure for MS isn’t yet available, Overcoming MS is about living your best life after an MS diagnosis.
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 your starting point, your risk factors, and your type of MS. Each person “overcomes” MS in their own way, for example through mental and/or physical improvements, a greater feeling of hope, empowerment and purpose, and positive benefits from being connected to 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. 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, community member.
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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.
Understand the evidence-based steps that can help support your well-being with MS: Diet/nutrition, vitamin D, physical activity/exercise, stress management, and medication.
These are all permanent changes, so discover how to make changes for life. Also, protect those around you by supporting your extended family’s health.
There are simple ways to get started. Learn more!
Whatever you preferences, we have plenty of other ways for you to get inspired.
Watch Overcoming MS Facilitator Yasmin Neves share her story and an overview of the Program:
