Fact Friday

Want a reason to eat more fruit?  Then here's a good one; scientists have discovered a link between ursolic acid, which is a compound found in the peel of fruit, and the promotion of myelin repair. The acid appears to stimulate stem cells to produce Oligodendrocytes, which are a type of cell found in the central nervous system, and which make myelin sheath. Whist this is not a cure, scientists…

If you have ever fancied having a go at running a marathon to raise money for charity, but then quickly dismissed it as a challenge too far, then this could be for you. The MS UK have organised a challenge for the month of July based around the number 26.  This could be 26 meters, miles, minutes, cupcakes, really anything that you enjoy doing.  Your hobby could be dancing, knitting…

Scientists have linked Air Pollution to the risk of getting MS. Even though, as we are so lucky to life on a beautiful island with very little air pollution, it makes an interesting read. In this strange, unusual and for many, sad times time, it has been noticeable how the wildlife has changed with less cars on the road and very few planes above us.  In our garden we have seen many more birds…

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…

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…

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…

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…