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April 12, 2019April 18, 2019

Excess Body Fat Spurs Disease Progression by Impact on Immune Cells, Study Suggests

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A link between fat molecules called ceramides and worsening disease in overweight and obese people with multiple sclerosis appears to exist, a study reports, with its findings suggesting that ceramides prompt ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

#AAN2019 — Mineral Intake Not Linked to MS Risk, Study Suggests

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The amount of zinc, iron, and other minerals a person has in his or her diet is not associated with the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to ... Read more

April 2, 2019

Review of 2 Diets That May Benefit MS Patients: A Nutritionist’s View

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I recently came across the article “Review of Two Popular Eating Plans within the Multiple Sclerosis Community: Low Saturated Fat and Modified Paleolithic,” published in the journal Nutrients, which ... Read more

March 8, 2019March 12, 2019

Daily Cup of Flavonoid-rich Cocoa May Help Ease MS Fatigue

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A daily cup of flavonoid-rich cocoa may help ease fatigue in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to the results of a small clinical trial. The study “A ... Read more

March 8, 2019March 13, 2019

#AAN2019 – Sugar-sweetened Beverages Linked to Higher Disability Level in MS, Study Finds

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Drinking about 290 calories of sugar-sweetened beverages — the equivalent of about two cans of non-diet soda — per day may be associated with a higher level of disability ... Read more

February 25, 2019February 28, 2019

Study Indicates Possible Correlation Between Nutritional Status, MS

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients eat a more limited diet, with a lower average of 31 nutrients, including zinc, thiamin, and iron, when compared with healthy controls, a study shows. ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 19, 2018

Treating MS with Holistic Behaviors and Strategies: A Nutritionist’s View

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When I first met Stephanie in March, she was like any healthy 28-year-old coming in to see me for a nutrition consult. Her positive attitude and bright smile filled ... Read more

November 27, 2018November 29, 2018

Lifestyle Factors Tied to MS-related Depression, Large Study Finds

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Changeable lifestyle factors influence the risk and severity of depression associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), a study based on a large group of patients shows. According to the study, alcohol ... Read more

November 5, 2018November 8, 2018

Salt-rich Diet Appears to Trigger Inflammation and Promote Autoimmune Disease by Impact on T-cells, Study Reports

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Researchers at Yale uncovered a way that high-salt diets may trigger inflammation and possibly contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study, “Activated ... Read more

August 7, 2018August 14, 2018

Vitamin D3 Insufficiency Increases MS Susceptibility in a Gene and Sex-dependent Manner

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Vitamin D3 insufficiency increases multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility in a gene and sex-dependent manner, a mouse study suggests. The study with that finding, “Sex-Specific Gene-by-Vitamin D Interactions Regulate Susceptibility to ... Read more

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

MS Patients Need More Advice from Physicians on Dietary Guidelines, Study Shows

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Health professionals are often not discussing the importance of following national dietary guidelines with their multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, causing them to turn to other sources like the internet ... Read more

July 12, 2018July 18, 2018

Missouri Trial to Examine if Fasting Alters Gut Microbiome and Immune System of RRMS Patients in Helpful Ways

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A 12-week clinical study is recruiting people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) to evaluate if intermittent fasting can improve their immune response, metabolism, and gut microbiome — the bacterial ... Read more

July 10, 2018July 13, 2018

Plenty of Sunlight, Fruits and Coffee Linked to Lower MS Risk in Study of Adults in Saudi Arabia

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Getting plenty of sun, eating fresh fruits regularly and drinking coffee daily are associated with a lower risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) among adults in Saudi Arabia — while ... Read more

June 28, 2018July 12, 2018

Life After Whole30: Nutrition and MS

Columns, Silver Linings - a Column by Jennifer Powell

Last month, I challenged myself to conquer Whole30: 30 days of no gluten, grain, dairy, sugar, or sulfites. Forty days later, I am proud to say I not only survived, ... Read more

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

MS Patients Generally Able to Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Changes, Study Shows

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In general, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are able to make and sustain healthy lifestyle changes associated with a better quality of life, a study shows. The study, “Health outcomes and ... Read more

March 13, 2018

9 Tips to Self-Manage Your Multiple Sclerosis

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several common everyday ways to help you self-manage your multiple sclerosis. Here are a handful of examples to help you feel better in your ... Read more

March 7, 2018

The Importance of Diet and Nutrition in Multiple Sclerosis

Living with multiple sclerosis means having to consider some lifestyle changes, adapted routines and taking extra care of yourself. Diet and nutrition are extremely important for everyone, but for ... Read more

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018

High Fish Consumption May Be Key to Lowering Risk of Developing MS

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Eating fish once a week, or one to three times per month along with taking daily fish oil supplements, may help lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), ... Read more

February 23, 2018February 27, 2018

Pilot Study Is Testing Whether Mediterranean Diet Can Help MS Patients

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New York researchers are doing a pilot study of whether a Mediterranean diet can reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.  Dr. Ilana B. Katz Sand, an ... Read more

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018

Excessive Salt Consumption Leads to Cognitive Impairment, MS Mouse Study Shows

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New research shows how a high-salt diet leads to excessive levels of interleukin-17 (IL-17) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, causing changes in endothelial cells that result in dementia. These ... Read more

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

The Relationship Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

Columns, Making a Difference - a Column by Cathy Chester.

This year, I wrote several articles about gut health because, in addition to MS, that’s what I’m currently battling. Writing is cathartic, so when an issue hits close to ... Read more

December 11, 2017December 14, 2017

Diet Rich in Fruits, Veggies and Whole Grains May Slow MS Progression, Study Shows

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A diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains may decrease symptoms and lessen disease progression in patients with multiple sclerosis, a study suggests. Researchers enrolled 6,989 patients with all ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017

6 Tips to Enjoy This Merry Month of December

Columns, Making a Difference - a Column by Cathy Chester.

Whenever I turn the pages of my wall calendar to December, I look at the word itself ― DECEMBER ― and my heart fills with joy. And admittedly a ... Read more

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

Vegetable-rich Diet Promotes Bacteria That Fights Inflammation in MS, Study Shows

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A diet rich in vegetables and low in protein reduced inflammation in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by modulating the gut microbiome and promoting bacteria that helps control a hyper-reactive ... Read more

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

#MSParis2017 – As MS Rises Worldwide, Differences Remain Evident Among Regions

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The numbers of people being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is rising worldwide, though distinct differences in factors thought to drive this rise are evident among regions, according to MS ... Read more

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Myelin repair, and Diets High in Fat or Salt

Columns, The MS Wire - A Column by Ed Tobias

Common Allergy Treatment Restores Protective Neuron Coating in MS, Trial Suggests This is the kind of news we all hope to hear. A treatment that will repair our frayed ... Read more

October 12, 2017October 16, 2017

Diet High in Salt Does Not Increase MS Risk, Large-scale Study Suggests

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A higher intake of dietary sodium, most often in the form of salt, does not increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), Norwegian researchers concluded after analyzing data ... Read more

October 12, 2017October 16, 2017

Fat Intake Increases Risk of Children with MS Having a Relapse, Study Suggests

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Diet can play an important role in whether children with relapsing multiple sclerosis have a relapse, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco argue. Their study demonstrated that a ... Read more

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017

MS Patients with Poor Diets, Little Exercise Report Higher Pain Levels in Study

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A clear association was seen between the substantial pain that multiple sclerosis (MS) patients experience and lifestyle choices that either augment or ease that pain, like smoking habits, exercise, ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 14, 2017

Children and Teens with Multiple Sclerosis Consume Less Iron, Study Reports

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Children with multiple sclerosis consume less iron, which may affect their immune and nervous systems, according to a study. Most MS cases occur between the ages of 20 and 40, ... Read more

July 14, 2017July 15, 2017

High Levels of Pro-Inflammatory Immune Cells in Intestines May Promote MS Activity, Study Reports

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People with multiple sclerosis have high levels of pro-inflammatory TH17 immune cells in their intestines that correlate with change in the micro-organism mix in their gut and the levels ... Read more

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Go, Go Avocado!

A Life in Letters -- A Column By Jamie Hughes, Columns

I don’t normally go in for trends. For example, I don’t own a single pair of skinny jeans. I’ve never tried a Unicorn Frappuccino. I’m not on Instagram or ... Read more

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

National MS Society Highlights Diet, Lifestyle Research Focusing on Living Well With Multiple Sclerosis

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The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has selected research highlights from a recent MS conference in an effort to help make living with the disease less burdensome. Presentations from the May 24-27 annual meeting ... Read more

May 24, 2017May 23, 2017

Is There a Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis?

Columns, Making a Difference - a Column by Cathy Chester.

The past year has taken its toll on my digestive system. I’ve experienced alarming amounts of pain, bloating, diarrhea, and more fatigue than I normally experience from MS. All ... Read more

March 1, 2017March 1, 2017

No MS Diet Miracles for Me, Thank You

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

I’ve spent a lot of time lately around people following special diets. They’re either voluntarily cutting carbs, counting calories, following a diet plan, or fasting, but not because they have ... Read more

February 24, 2017

6 Foods That Can Help You Fight a Cold or Flu

Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just ... Read more

January 13, 2017

5 Useful Food Hacks for MS Patients

For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a healthy diet is an integral part of maintaining one’s health, along with exercise and regular doctor visits. This list features Elissa ... Read more

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

Paleolithic Diet Improved RRMS Patients’ Quality of Life, Study Shows

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A modified Paleolithic diet reduced fatigue and increased the quality of life of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), a study shows. The diet may also reduce inflammation by ... Read more

November 11, 2016

5 Useful Food Hacks for MS Patients

For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a healthy diet is an integral part of maintaining one’s health, along with exercise and regular doctor visits. This list features Elissa ... Read more

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016

Lifestyle May Impact MS Disability, Study Suggests

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Previous studies have pointed toward certain lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sedentary behavior, and stress as possible key determinants in multiple sclerosis (MS) progression but few studies have been ... Read more