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Mavenclad Effect on Quality of Life

Dec 25, 2023

Treatment with Mavenclad (cladribine) over two years significantly improved physical and mental health aspects of quality of life in people with highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis, according to a final analysis of data from a Phase 4 study. Mavenclad is an...

Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government

Oct 19, 2023

Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government Ontario Government expands Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) to adults province wide. Adults across the province who have depression, anxiety and anxiety-related concerns, can now connect to...

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Jun 22, 2023

What’s even better than banana bread? These banana chocolate chip muffins! Kids of all ages will clamor for such a tasty breakfast bite.

Spaghetti Squash

Jun 22, 2023

This vegetarian casserole is low in calories and very satisfying as a main dish with a mixed green salad!

Spaghetti squash may look funny, but it’s chock full of vitamins and minerals, especially carotenes – so don’t be afraid to try it.

How New Technologies Are Changing the Future of MS Treatments

Jun 10, 2023

MS researchers are pursuing multiple avenues for new treatment options, including a nasal spray and drugs that target the Epstein-Barr. Doctors currently prescribe DMTs to prevent flares, halt new scars on MRI scans, and slow or stave off disability progression.

What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?

Jun 10, 2023

The course of MS can vary dramatically from person to person, it’s hard to know with absolute certainty what the prognosis will be for an individual who doesn’t get treatment.

7 Ways to Fight MS Fatigue With Your Fork

Jun 8, 2023

Although no diet has been proved to change the course of MS, nutritious foods like fresh fruit and low-fat dairy may help you fight fatigue, dietitians say

Cannabis Oil vs. Hemp Oil

Mar 23, 2023

As interest in cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow, so does the availability of different products. A factor that often confuses people is whether the CBD in the products comes from hemp or cannabis. The short answer is that they derive from different varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Mar 18, 2023

The term “multiple sclerosis” refers to the multiple areas of scar tissue — often called “lesions” — that develop along nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve and that are visible in MRI scans. The literal meaning of “sclerosis” is “pathological hardening of tissue.”

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I Have What?

by Peter | May 2, 2022 | My Story to Tell, VISIBILITY

Why am I telling my story, because other MS patients share some of these views with me. Why me, and where do I go Next. This disease is a family disease. I do not mean a hereditary disease but a disease that affects the family and true friends. How do they act around...

My letter to me!

by Peter | May 2, 2022 | My Story to Tell, VISIBILITY

By Ed XXXXX Hi Many letters start this way with the words “Where to begin”. I think mine should definitely start that way. I was 16 when I was diagnosed with MS. Back in 1974 MS was not a very well known disease (okay let’s do the math 2015-1974 means I’ve had...

Here is my story!

by Peter | May 2, 2022 | My Story to Tell, VISIBILITY

I was first diagnosed about 13 yrs ago. I’ve lost a lot in the process. My marriage is being tested every day, My MS has progressed in ways that I didn’t see coming. I’m turning 50 this year and I’m scared about my future. I don’t know...

Here is my letter to self- Dear Self,

by Peter | May 2, 2022 | My Story to Tell, VISIBILITY

My letter to me By L XXXXXHi-Ok…where oh where to begin?I recently read a word-Confidence. It was on a sign. Where is my confidence? It is hidden somewhere. Buried deep somewhere. I need to dig it up, and shake the dirt off, and put it to use. Daily.Then I read a...

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