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Donate your used stamps.

13/03/2020
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Donate your used stamps
Your used postage stamps can be used to help raise money for the MS Society.  We can use any stamps from the Bailiwick and all foreign stamps. However, unfortunately, UK stamps are not worth enough to make them worth saving. If you enjoy sending and receiving letters and parcels through the post this is a great way you can support the MS Society without it costing you a penny! Donate…

Wheel Chairography

28/02/2020
  • Fact Friday
Wheel Chairography
Have you ever thought of trying wheelchair dancing? Well now’s your chance to give it a whirl!   Wheel Chairography Guernsey has been formed for a group of people who love to dance but now are only able to with the aid of wheel chairs. Dancing has  a whole range of benefits both physical and psychological. In addition to helping people keep active, it’s a great way to make new friends…

The World of Technology

21/02/2020
  • Fact Friday
Using a laptop
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 in the air

15/02/2020
  • Fact Friday
Love
‘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…

Have researchers identified how to slow the progression of MS?

07/02/2020
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Have researchers Identified how to slow the progression of MS
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…

Breast Feeding and MS

31/01/2020
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Breast Feeding and MS
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…

Vitamin D and the health of your gut.

24/01/2020
  • Fact Friday
Vitamin D and your gut
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…

Which is best for you Christmas Cake or Mince Pies?

20/12/2019
  • Fact Friday
Which is best for you Christmas Cake or Mince Pies?
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?  

Research Treatment and Education

13/12/2019
  • Fact Friday
Research Treatment and Education
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

Mercury Amalgam Fillings

06/12/2019
  • Fact Friday
Mercury Amalgam Fillings
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…

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