Did you know that in terms of medication, multiple sclerosis is the second most expensive chronic disease to treat? Health-related costs average $57,500 per year with lifetime costs of more…
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“In stressful times, we typically breathe too rapidly. This leads to a buildup of oxygen in the bloodstream and a corresponding decrease in the relative amount of carbon dioxide, which…
Disclosing that you have MS: According to the National MS Society, “The decision to disclose personal medical information in the workplace is a complex one, requiring careful thought and planning. Although…
Researchers from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan conducted a nationwide, population-based study to investigate the frequency and risk of MS following the occurrence of herpes zoster, the virus commonly known…
The idea that exercise is beneficial and may help prevent certain diseases is not new. The American Heart Association and other health organizations recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of…
Flu Shots: Influenza, known to most of us as simply “the flu,” is a collection of viruses that typically cause well-known symptoms such as fever, aches, pains, cough, and stomach upset….
Book Reviews Home Accessibility: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier By Shelley Peterman Schwarz Demos Medical Publishing, 2012Book review by Alys NovakOriginally published in eMS News, 4/23/2012 Author Schwarz, who…
Acupuncture IntroductionAcupuncture is based on theories of body function that are very different from those of Western medicine. It is believed that there is a free flow of energy (“qi”)…
Asian Herbal Medicine IntroductionAsian herbal medicine involves treatment with specific herbal preparations, some of which are complex mixtures of many different herbs. Asian herbal medicine may be used on its…