Mental impact
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The Chill Factor. How Cold Therapy Helps Me Manage MS Symptoms.
Cold exposure is not for everyone! Talk to your doctor if cold exposure is suitable for you! Imagine stepping into a freezing cold water. The shock hits instantly, your breath catches, your muscles tense, and your body’s instinct is to fight it. But then, something remarkable happens…you learn to breathe through it, your body adapts,… Continue reading
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My Personal Best Strength-Building Exercises for MS. Why Strength Training is Essential for MS.
If you have multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably been told to “take it easy” or ”be careful when working out”. Maybe a doctor warned you about overexertion. Maybe a well-meaning friend or family member worry that working out, in particular lifting weights, will make your symptoms worse. The truth is that strength training is one of the… Continue reading
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MS Fatigue vs. Normal Fatigue: What’s the Difference…?
The word “fatigue” could be used as the single word answer if the question would be the following: “Could you describe MS in one word?”. I will use this word a lot, so let’s talk about it. When it comes to MS, fatigue isn’t just about being tired. It’s not like the kind of fatigue… Continue reading
