Articles from 2020

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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