November 16, 2023 Columns by Benjamin Hofmeister Understanding multiple sclerosis’ ‘demotivational’ flash points I’ve warned you in previous columns that you might have to endure a rambling story or two from my military past. It’s just that there are so many lessons from the experience that pertain to my multiple sclerosis (MS). It was supposed to rain later that evening, so…
April 20, 2023 Columns by Benjamin Hofmeister Multiple sclerosis requires a different kind of can-do motivation I’m pretty good at doing what I’m told. You probably think that’s because I was in the Army for 22 years. You might even think it’s because of all the medical authority figures that have come with nine years of multiple sclerosis (MS). Of course, they both factor in,…
September 3, 2021 Columns by Jamie Hughes Just Put One Foot in Front of the Other Iāve been working on my health this last year or so, trying everything from a vegetarian diet to visiting an acupuncturist to help with muscle tension and headaches. All of it has been just wonderful. But the elephant in the room ā the thing I still needed to…
August 9, 2019 News by Marisa Wexler, MS Music While Walking Makes MS Patients More Motivated and Less Mentally Drained, Study Suggests People listening to music during an extended walk tend to sync their steps to its beat ā and forĀ those with multiple sclerosis (MS), such synchronization helps to overcome mental fatigue and improve motivation, a study found. “Continuous 12 min walking to music, metronomes and in silence:…
January 31, 2019 Columns by Jennifer (Jenn) Powell Creative Deconditioning for Behavior Modification I watched the sunrise with dread, my peaceful time disquieted by my own internal chatter. An 80-degree day would soon replace theĀ cool mid-January morning. Not my favorite. I am a creature of conditioning. Pavlov would be proud. The mere sight of the hazy morning sun against the blue…
March 27, 2018 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Moving Forward After MS Awareness Month We are approaching the conclusion of National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, but those of us with MS know that the responsibility to educate is unending. I was pondering what my topic would be this week. As awareness month exits, I want to proffer an encouraging message. This…
March 20, 2018 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson ‘Iām Tired’ Does Not Mean ‘I Quit’ I made an unexpected appearance at the emergency room this week, which culminated in a short hospital stay. I have been ailing for weeks, making the conscious choice to live each day as best I can. Managing pain and combating emotions and illness in everyday life is difficult, as…
December 1, 2017 Columns by John Connor What Keeps Me Going ā and Smiling Shooting the breeze after work has been part of my professional life for 27 years. We’re all winding down, yes, but I’m actually still working. New ideas, niggles, gossip are thrown together over drinks. True, many of the younger generation’s beverages these days are non-alcoholic, so they tend not…
August 14, 2017 Columns by Debi Wilson How I Overcome My Challenges to Stay Active Believe me, I enjoy being active. As I’m sitting in a chair or a wheelchair, it may not appear that way, but I do. I have multiple sclerosis, and the fatigue and difficulty of moving can make it extremely laborious to be active. The thought of going on…