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Like many of you, I am sure, I find it is becoming exceedingly difficult to keep up with the pace of the world of technology. Technology has improved everyone’s lives, however, many will argue whether this is for the better or not.  Technology can keep you connected with family and friends no matter where in the world they are, giving parents and grandparents the opportunity to keep in…

‘Love is a Many Splendored Thing’ is a much loved song having been sung by many artists including Andy Williams, Matt Monro, and Frank Sinatra. Whether your love is decades old or a new love and whether it takes the form of romance or friendship or the love of a pet, there is no denying the feel good factor that comes with it. Read about the benefits of love which ever the form that…

The 7th annual MS Rowathon took place on Sunday 9th February at Beau Sejour.This physically demanding, but fun event, is an important fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Guernsey Branch. The teams of 6 rowed 30km on rowing machines, with each individual member rowing 5km in 1km relay stints. This year there was the added interest of Simon Johns tackling the 30k on his own and Chris…

A group of scientists working in the university of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, believe they have discovered a way to block the progression of MS.  In a healthy brain the blood-brain barrier protects the brain from B lymphocyte cells, a type of white blood cell, however, with MS this barrier is compromised. The Scientists in Montreal, using mice and human cells (under glass), showed that…

A topic I have yet to cover on Fact Friday, breast feeding for those affected by MS. It has long been known that MS relaspses are less likely to occur whilst being pregnant, however, the risk of relapses increase on average during the first 6 months after giving birth.Research has shown that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of  suffering a relapse.  For further information please click the…

We have all read about how the sunshine vitamin is important for those with Multiple Sclersosis.  However, did you also know that scientific research has shown that vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining a healthy balance of gut microbiome.  Sadly, we don't see as much of the sun as we'd like to, unless of course we are lucky enough to afford to fly to the sun during our winter…

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A seasonal question and fact for you this week. It's the time of year where traditionally we eat more than at any other time of the year and predictably put on more weight. But which do you think is healthier for us, the Christmas Cake or the Mince Pies?  

i wanted to share with you this week, a link to a website which is a charity dedicated to understanding MS and is involved with developing better treatments. The Multiple Sclerosis Research Treatment Education (MS Research) charity is based in The Vassell Centre in Bristol.   Please click the photo to take you to the next page and a link to the website. http:www.ms-research.org.uk

There have been many theories and much research undertaken over the years about the possibility of a link between mercury fillings and MS. Back in 1984, research found that MS patients had eight times the normal level of mercury in their celebral spinal fluid, than those in the control group of people who did not have MS. Then, in 2015 a report published by the European Commission found there is…