Articles from 2020

In looking for any new research on MS to share with you I  came across articles about having tattoos.  The very latest research, published in October this year, poses the question on whether you should have tattoos or not if you have MS.  The reason is due to a tendency for people with MS to be heat intolerant. Below I have attached a couple of websites for you to look at, the second one is a…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everybody differently, and after you're diagnosed, you may worry about how your condition could affect your work life. MS should not stop you working, unless you want to of course, but you may find that your MS symptoms impact on your working life.  Many people affected by MS do continue working, sometimes for many years.  Eventually you may need to ask your…

Well read on! We all know that eating healthy and nutritious food is an important part of feeling well for everyone. It is especially important for managing the symptoms of multiple Sclerosis (MS).  Your diet is an important tool when it comes to living well and coping with MS.  As I look back over articles in previous “Fact Fridays” it was back in November 2019 when I posted…

If you answered yes, you are not alone.  2020 has been a particularly difficult year for everyone, leaving people anxious about the future.  Stress levels have risen for many as a result, and anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. The trouble is, if you have MS then being anxious can make your symptoms worse. What can you do to help beat anxiety?  Thankfully we live on a…

Today’s Friday Fact is something that truly fascinates me. Humans have the ability to rewire their brains!  The old saying of ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ has been surpassed by scientists proving yes you can.  So how do you create new pathways? Scientists say that doing things differently and repeatedly, is the way to create new neural pathways.  You could take up a new…

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an international movement who believe that continuing to learn and develop your interests, make friends, and try something new is a life long passion and as a result is great for your mental health. U3A started as a movement in France in 1973. In the1980s, the movement reached the United Kingdom where it became a much more flexible organisation centred…

The exercise classes at Beau Sejour for people with Multiple Sclerosis(MS) are back on! The Guernsey group are the first in the UK to be able re-start. We ae delighted to have been given permission for these classes to continue. Due to the Coronavirus the UKMS have stopped all activities, but as a result of Guernsey's unique position, we have been allowed to restart. The classes can take up to 10…

Ok so please don’t be put off by the title. I know this is a word banded about a lot these days but let’s look at what it actually means.  Basically, it involves becoming more aware of the present moment which can help us to enjoy the world around us more. Mindfulness is claimed to have a range of benefits such as a decrease in stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce…

It is back in March 2019 that I last wrote about the benefits of exercise so I thought it was time to mention it again.  It seems even more important in these current and strange times the world finds itself in. The benefits of exercise include an increase in energy, helps relieve depression, helps with relaxation and sleep, good for both muscles and bones, increases interaction with other…

There is no doubt that owning a pet can help us in many different ways. One thing for sure is they are always there for us no matter what.  I own a West Highland White terrier and no matter what the weather is like, Millie needs to be taken out and exercised.  Having MS, this makes sure I get a certain amount of exercise each day, no matter what else I am doing. She is also very good at…