Fact Friday

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…

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…

Travelling by plane or taking the ferry off Guernsey can be more stressful if you are disabled. Both the airport and harbour have advice and guidance to help make the experience more pleasant for everyone. For more information please click the links below: For Guernsey airport information For informtion when sailing with Condor  

The Fact Friday post today is to hightlight the relatively new group on Guernsey, who are fighting for us to have the same drugs that would be available to us,  if we were living in the UK. Many of you have probably either heard about or read about this group, but for those of you who haven't I am giving you the link to their Facebook page. David and I attended the first meeting of this group…

I know I have touched on this earlier in the year but it is such a common symptom of MS and one that I stuggle with, so I thought to share it again with you.  Brain fog can affect us in many different ways, our memory, spatial awareness, word finding, our ability to process information,  and our ability to organise and plan. i have chosen a different site for you to look at, but if you want…

There has been a lot of research into dairy and the affect on MS. A research back in 2010 in the journal of Autommune Disearch found that cow’s milk is not only high in saturated fat, but contains  two proteins in that can negatively affect people with MS.   See the full article below and a further article which I found  on the 'Overcoming MS' website. As with all the Fact Friday…