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Thank You for the Support

Dot’s Thot: We are all members of the tribe; residents of the village, nodes on the net….

It was gratifying to see all the people who came to work the gala, who worked all the logistics, volunteered countless hours, and came to the event.  In addition, the support from businesses, big and small made this work.  As tweeted earlier, 4 front-row tickets right behind the Red Sox dugout was the hottest auction item.

The event occurred on April 24, 2009 and 100% of the money raised ($30,000) will be used for the cause — research looking to find a solution to Multiple Sclerosis or MS.  I never got to know the mother of my son’s friend, but know she was a very special person.  Joanne Roberts died in 2008; she must be pleased to see that she lives on in a worthy cause.  Thank you for listening — please take time again next year to consider their cause and support it, if you can.  See their website at http://bostonmsgala.com/.

In keeping with these “thots”, we have provided an article by an author with MS.  Much of what he says would help the rest of us deal with our stresses.  Aloha, Dot

9 Ways You Can Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis Stress
By Robert S. Groth

Stress is a part of all our lives, a normal by product of living each and every day. But for all of us who have multiple sclerosis it can be a negative detriment. Stress that is unmanageable or left unchecked turns multiple sclerosis into a ravaging beast. Taking bits and pieces of us every single day.

In my beginning days of MS I didn’t understand what power stress had over my life and multiple sclerosis. To be honest with you many of my exacerbation were triggered by stress. I had to learn the hard way that I needed to be my best friend and stop being so hard on myself. Because of this I’ve removed a lot of my stress and have a much happier life and marriage because of it.

Below you’ll find 9 ways I fight against multiple sclerosis stress and what has helped me in conquering multiple sclerosis.

Exercise: Oh yeah, you knew I’d say this one. But exercise doesn’t need to be an ugly word. Exercise and its benefits towards multiple sclerosis mean increased nerve production called neurogenesis. Each time you exercise you promote new nerve growth, which in turn produces your ability to regain recovery from disabilities. Exercise is essential to rid your body of mental stress and keeps the circulation flowing. Exercise also releases endorphins ( hormones) which pick up your mood and relieve anxiety, depression, and sadness. My exercise routine is daily walking, and riding a stationary exercise bike and yoga for ms. Swimming is also a great exercise plus it has the benefits of being in cool water which keeps your body temp. low. Exercise doesn’t mean you need a fancy gym membership it just means finding what you enjoy and doing it at your own pace. Determine what you can do and find a way to do it.

Breathing: Breathing is vital to removing stress and toxins. Your lungs are your most efficient detoxifiers; more than 75 percent of the toxins in your body are removed though breathing. The other 25 percent removed though pee, and defecation.

Folks, the importance of proper breathing is underestimated and taken for granted. Most of us breath shallow short breathes. Focused, centered breathing calms down your mind, and brings oxygen into your brain. I learned how to breath through meditation.

Meditation: Can’t say more than enough about meditation and how it has been my saving grace. Meditation means stilling the mind. It’s crucial for creating a strong immune system and relieving mental, emotional and spiritual stress. Meditating means sitting still and calming your mind. There have been many studies concluded on the benefit of meditation, and I just can’t tell you how wonderful it has been in treating multiple sclerosis.

Sitting in the Sunlight: Just sitting in the sunlight 15 minutes a day nourishes you with enough vitamin D that you can absorb calcium and other minerals. Sunlight promotes a healing and positive outlook. And it just feels good.

Give To Yourself: Be good to yourself and honor yourself. Get a massage, go out to lunch, see a funny movie, and get a massage. Our lives are short so enjoy yourself.

Laughter, Family and Friends: Enjoy your family and friends and social activities. Engage yourself with people and forget about your disabilities. Don’t isolate yourself which leads to sadness and depression.

Writing: Journal about your “journey” with multiple sclerosis. Writing can be a great way to release your feelings.

Acupuncture: Even though I haven’t tried it, I know others who have. It’s a great way to release stress and increase circulation.

Keep Growing and Investing in Yourself: Don’t forget to stop reading and growing your mind. Find other inspiration stories of others who have multiple sclerosis. Realize that there are options and be open to them. If you feel that you need more help than ask.

Robert Groth author, blogger, and advocate for reclaiming your life from multiple sclerosis. Get his free book at http://www.ConquerMS.com If your looking for more great information and free articles go to :

http://conquerms.com/9-ways-fight-multiple-sclerosis-stress/

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Multiple Sclerosis – A Look at the Incidence, Symptoms and Treatment of This Disease
By Dick Aronson

First recognized in 1868 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893), Multiple sclerosis or MS is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, leading to the degeneration of the myelin sheath which protects the nerves of the brain and spinal cord.

Characterized by irregular improvements and worsening of symptoms, MS with an average age of onset of 34 years is a major cause of chronic disability in young adults. The disease affects more women than men and is twice as likely to occur in Caucasians as in any other group.

Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
The exact cause of the condition is unknown but MS is believed to be the result of a complex combination of environmental, genetic, and autoimmune factors.

Emotional stress, fatigue, overwork, pregnancy and acute respiratory infections have been known to precede the onset of MS. A new epidemiological study from Denmark demonstrates that people with Diabetes Type 1 are more then 3 times more likely to also develop the disease than people without diabetes.

A family history of Ms and living in an area with a higher incidence of the disease (northern Europe, northern USA, southern Australia and New Zealand) increases the risk.

Diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose since its signs and symptoms may be similar to many other medical problems and can often come and go, sometimes disappearing for months and in fact a misdiagnosis of psychiatric problems is common. An MS diagnosis is made by the history of symptoms and a neurological exam, often with the help of tests such as an MRI or a spinal tap.

Tests to diagnose multiple sites include: Cerebrospinal fluid tests, including CSF, oligoclonal banding, head MRI scan, Lumbar puncture, nerve function study and a Spine MRI. Abnormal EEG findings occur in a third of patients and the white blood cell count may be elevated.

Types of Multiple Sclerosis
There are four main types of the disease: relapsing or remitting, primary progressive, secondary progressive and progressive relapsing.

Signs and symptoms
Signs may be transient or they may last for hours or weeks. They may wax or wane with no predictable pattern, vary from day to day and be difficult for the patient to describe.

Because nerves in any part of the brain or spinal cord may be damaged, patients with multiple sclerosis can have symptoms in many parts of the body. MS can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, sensation, and mental functions.

Early symptoms of the condition include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred vision. Incontinence, emotional swings, poorly articulated speech and sometimes quite bizarre symptoms are common. People with severe cases of may lose the ability to walk or speak and usually.Most patients have severe skeletal abnormalities and excessive muscle tensions.

Treatment
There is no cure for but treatment can slow the progression of the disease and reduce the number of relapses. Medications used to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis may include: Immune modulators to help control the immune system, including interferons, monoclonal antibodies, glatiramer acetate, mitoxantrone , methotrexate, azathioprine , cyclophosphamide , and natalizumab.

Steroids may be used to decrease the severity of attacks. Researchers are now also testing a vaccine that seems to halt the progression of the disease.

Taking vitamin D supplements helps prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression and may help slow the progression of multiple sclerosis. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the use of a new technology known as LifeWave patches can be very helpful.

Physical therapy, speech therapy occupational therapy and support groups are also useful while planned exercise programs help maintain muscle tone.

Dick Aronson has a background of 35 years in pharmaceuticals and alternative medicines, software development and human resources. He has for a number of years now been retained by companies looking to expand or needing to restructure. Publisher of numerous healthcare articles, some of Dick’s websites can be found at: http://www.life-wave-patches.com and http://www.healthinnovationsonline.com

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