Overcoming MS offers a complete wellbeing programme helping you to live your best life with MS. Everyone overcomes MS in their own way which might include mental and/or physical benefits – find what’s right for you. Read on to find about the seven pillars that make the Program.
Overcoming MS is a charity providing you with a full range of support, including tips, expert-led information and a community to help you make the changes to live well with MS.
1: Diet
Why is diet important?
Following a healthy diet is important in improving symptoms of multiple sclerosis and improving your quality of life. Research shows that saturated fats and dairy are particularly harmful for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Switching to a plant-based, wholefood diet that is rich in omega-3 while excluding dairy and minimizing saturated fat intake is critical in recovering from your symptoms and living a long, healthy life.
What should I eat?
Fruit & vegetables, Wholegrains, Nuts & seeds,
Fish & seafood, Flaxseed oil, Extra virgin olive oil.
3: Physical Activity and Exercise
4: Stress Management and Meditation
Managing stress is an important part of living with MS and meditation can help you. Chronic stress and the inflammatory response it causes in the body can worsen the symptoms and progression of MS.
A surge in scientific research over the last decade has shown that regular mindfulness and meditation may also help with symptoms of depression and pain, and boost compassion and happiness. Evidence also shows that the more you meditate and manage your stress levels in other ways, the greater the benefit. We recommend aiming for at least 30 minutes of meditation or mindfulness a day.