The MS Hug has become my new companion. Yuck! This is not like any hug I’ve ever had. Crazy muscle spasms that crush my ribs all around my torso. Who named it a hug? More like an assault.The pain and discomfort are reminiscent of the worst heartburn ever and similar to what I imagine a [...]
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 [...]
In 1970, when I was in 6th grade, I was outside participating in gym class. Suddenly I felt kind of strange, like a little vibration in my brain, and I couldn’t quite figure out what was wrong. I told the teacher I wasn't feeling well and when she started talking to me it was like [...]
In the United States, approximately one million people live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Normally, the first symptoms and diagnosis occur between the age of 15 and 50, but it can be diagnosed at any age. This is especially true for individuals living in North America, as research suggests that people living farther from the equator are more [...]
Continually striving to bring you the latest information and most promising therapies, David Lyons recently partnered with Pam Bartha, renowned MS coach and mentor. Pam was diagnosed at the age of 28, but decided to treat her disease differently. Now, 30 years later, she continues to live symptom free. Pam began researching alternative approaches to [...]
MS Fitness Challenge is proud of MS trainer Mike Anzovino, one of our Trainers with Heart, for what he is accomplishing for those with MS at his Yorktown, NY studio with our cause and our 12 week challenge program. If you know a trainer or you are a trainer who would like to join Mike in our mission [...]
Multiple Sclerosis affects people in many ways. It can rob you of your mobility, cognitive function, sight, pretty much anything your brain controls. It is often a demeaning disease. That's why stories of people overcoming their obstacles are so inspiring. Check out this article on Yahoo Lifestyle about how five people took their diagnosis and [...]
One of the more prominent medical discoveries of the last few decades has been the realization of just how much stress affects the body, and this is especially true for MS patients, as stress exacerbates most MS symptoms. Nearly any MS patient you might talk to can tell you their own stories of how stress [...]
Achieving your fitness goals and sticking to a given exercise regimen is never easy. After all, there are a lot of obstacles and hindrances like time, boredom, injuries, comparison, self-confidence, laziness, etc. But, these limitations can be defeated easily. So, whether you have set a goal to try a new sport, lose weight, or [...]
I first met Darren Barnes in 2008, when he helped me train for a bodybuilding competition. At the time, I was 50 years old and had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis only a couple of years earlier. There were many who thought I was crazy, but Darren stuck with me, and in August 2009, I was awarded [...]
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