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What is Pseudo-Exacerbation?

By |September 27th, 2024|Health, Multiple Sclerosis|

And why I should be aware of it? The word Pseudo is defined as "fake." Although when you have symptoms like heightened discomfort or pain, or increased balance issues or dizziness, it can seem very real. Pseudo-exacerbation simply means a worsening of current symptoms and is not related to a new lesion. People often mistake [...]

Nutrient of the Week – POTASSIUM

By |September 4th, 2024|Health, Nutrient of the Week, Nutrition|

The Power of Potassium Potassium is an essential mineral. Our heart, kidneys, lungs and other organs need it to work optimally. The balance of this mineral is regulated by the kidneys. Potassium is responsible for: Keeping your heartbeat regular Moving nutrients into the cells while drawing out waste. It helps to counteract the effects of [...]

Nutrient of the Week – SELENIUM

By |August 27th, 2024|Health, Nutrient of the Week|

What is Selenium? Selenium is a mineral. It is found in many foods. It helps to support the healthy functioning of the body by supporting immune system, metabolism and thyroid function. The body requires little selenium, but it is an essential mineral, and plays an important role in your body. Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant. [...]

The Doctor Is In: Daily Preventive Maintenance

By |August 23rd, 2024|Health, Mindset|

I retired two years ago, after a 43 year career in Medical Technology. As a Technologist I worked in a hospital laboratory where my colleagues and I performed medical laboratory testing. These tests were performed on various pieces of instrumentation. In order to be sure that these instruments were performing optimally we did something called [...]

Stress feeds the Cortisol Monster

By |August 2nd, 2024|Health, Mindset|

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is important for regulating many processes in the body, as well as helping to regulate your metabolism, and keep your immune system in check. Cortisol is our primary stress hormone that we used to require back in caveman days to avoid being eaten by the man-eating Saber-toothed tiger! Fight or [...]

Nutrient of the Week – VITAMIN D

By |July 29th, 2024|Health, Nutrition|

The Facts Vitamin D is an ESSENTIAL nutrient. It is a fat soluble vitamin. It is especially important for people with MS. Whether you get it through supplement or sunlight it is crucial to get some everyday! Vitamin D has been shown to be beneficial for people with MS.?‍? Vitamin D is also the only [...]

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