Though not an exhaustive, this checklist can get you started with making sure you’re doing the most you can for your own preventative care. Take a few minutes to think…
1. Start small and start with something you actually want to do. It takes time to build up to big lifestyle changes, so start small. Plan to workout 5-10 minutes every…
Self-care can feel daunting. Checking in with yourself can remind you of the tools you already have to care for your mind, body, and spirit. To help identify your favorite…
One of the most overlooked areas of general health — especially for those living with MS — is also one of the most important: getting a healthy amount of good,…
The Rocky Mountain MS Center has adapted several programs to continue providing support services and social connection opportunities that our MS community counts on through disruptions to in-person activity caused…
General health routines may have also become disrupted over the last year and a half. It may have been more difficult to get to appointments and there may have been…
It’s certainly no secret that exercise is an important part of general health and wellness. The benefits of exercise become much more important when you’re living with MS. Physical activity…
We know that the best strategies for treating MS involve the early and continued use of disease-modifying therapies AND incorporating healthy lifestyle interventions including regular exercise, healthy diet, and quality…
In her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace, licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab writes, “The root of self-care is setting boundaries: it’s saying no to something in order to say yes…
These days the term “self-care” is thrown around casually and frequently. It’s become trendy, a bit of a buzz word, and it’s often misunderstood. The commercial wellness industry would have…