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An Oasis of Calm

09/08/2019
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Massage
It is well established that massage and relaxation are highly beneficial for people with MS. As most of you know I personally have MS and I regularly go to Tammy’s for a massage which I find both beneficial and beautifully relaxing. Once the gates automatically swing open you enter Tammy’s Beauty Cabin and an ‘oasis of calm’ located just off the Forest Road.  Tammy has over 20 years…

You don’t have to hug a tree however:

02/08/2019
  • Fact Friday
Healthy outdoors
A five year study carried out by scientists have backed up what we all thought, living in green leafy areas may be good for our hearts, and gives us a positive sense of well being. The good news though is if you live in an area of Guernsey with few trees, then even an outing to a park could still provide you with some of the health benefits.   Of course, living in Guernsey whichever parish we…

Research on Remyelination in MS

19/07/2019
  • Fact Friday
Remyelination in MS
For those of us living with MS, the word demyelination is often discussed.  The term remyelination describes the repair of the myelin sheath. A healthy brain can replace damaged myelin however  for someone with MS, the disease progression interferes with this. Much research is being done to find a way to repair this myelin sheath for those living with MS. For more information please click the…

Googlebox star has HSCT treatment

12/07/2019
  • Fact Friday
Scott McCormick
For those of you who watch Googlebox you may recognise the face of Scott McCormick, but you may not know that Scott has MS. Scott tried some of the typicalc drugs for MS before trying HSCT treatment.  Click on the link below to find out more: https://www.ms-uk.org/blog-gogglebox’s-scott-mccormick-accepted-hsct-treatment-london  You can also find out more about Scott's  journey at the MS-UK…

Crafting and Wellness

05/07/2019
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Drawing of Sean Connery
The term 'Wellness', in today's busy world, is regularly used but what can that mean for people with Multiple Sclerosis.   We know we need to exercise, as much as our bodies will allow.  However, there is also growing scientific research supporting the use of crafts, and the positive impact crafting can have on our wellness. Research has shown that crafting can have a positive impact on…

Room 251

28/06/2019
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Room 251 St Pierre Park Hotel
St Pierre Park Hotel has recently renovated one of their rooms to be fully fitted for wheel chair users. Room 251 now has a wide door for easier entry to the room, the door also having a slow closure feature. The bedroom has ample room by the side of the large bed for a wheel chair. There is  a verander which has a glass door and level flooring at the point of exit, unlike other rooms which have…

Do magnets really work?

31/05/2019
  • Fact Friday
Using magnets on the body
The use of magnets has been very well documented over the years for many ailments such as arthritis as well as MS. Click on the link to read about the latest research on the effectivness  of magnets for those with MS. https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-magnet-therapy-relieve-your-pain-89732

Food allergies and MS

24/05/2019
  • Fact Friday
Food allergies and MS
A study published in the  British Medical Journal has revealed a food allergy link to flare-ups in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow the link to an artilce on the study; https://www.ms-uk.org/food-allergies-associated-increased-disease-activity-multiple-sclerosis  

Accessible Guernsey Taxis

17/05/2019
  • Fact Friday
Accessible Guernsey Taxis
Guernsey has a few accessible taxis with the drivers having under gone additional training to assist with any mobility problems. Their training enables them to help with wheel chair access to the car and to ensure they are securely fastened. For further information and the list of qualified drivers please follow the link:  https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=95567&p=0  

NICE agrees to fund Ocrelizumab

10/05/2019
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NICE has agreed to fund Ocrelizumab after reaching a deal with the maunfacturers.   Please read the full article which can be found on the BBC website at: https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl  

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