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Let's discuss Groups!

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Submitted by Darin on Thu, 04/03/2010 - 02:41
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The site is pretty much configured with the modules that made it somewhat similar to the old site, of course things will probably change nothing is set in stone, but for now it has the main things that were needed. I am going to create topics possibly one a week or one every two weeks like this one that discuss certain features of the site and I really need people to reply and participate.

George Jelinek Interview Life and MS

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Submitted by Helen on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 18:00
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George Jelinek recently gave a radio interview covering his life and MS issues. It is an interesting interview which gives you a positive insight into the man himself. I really enjoyed it.

Here is a link to the radio program:

http://www.radiooutthere.com/blog/audio/ROT0910.mp3

Helen.

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Lifemoves - a peer support program for people with MS

Submitted by Darin on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 19:04

Letter of invitation for Lifemoves (a peer support program) for MS

The rehabilitation department at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is working on a project that looks at the effectiveness of a peer support program called LifeMoves.

Vitamin D - study finds immune system can't fight off infections without it

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Submitted by Helen on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 16:51
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Vitamin D has been found to be needed for T cells to work properly. Vitamin D is crucial to activating our immune defences and that without sufficient intake of the vitamin, the killer cells of the immune system – T cells – will not be able to react to and fight off serious infections in the body.

This is an exciting finding!

Here is the link:

Insipirational Aussie Ladies Living with MS

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Submitted by Helen on Fri, 05/03/2010 - 23:48
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This is an excellent short video clip with three Aussie ladies speaking about living with MS. They all have great attitudes, get on with life, they are lucky to have supportive partners and employers, and that sure makes things easier. Lucky ladies!

Enjoy this clip, I certainly did!

Helen.

My Vitamin D level

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Submitted by Helen on Fri, 05/03/2010 - 17:50
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Da da da, drum roll, Jan 2009 81 nmols, March 2010 140 nmols!!!
Woo hoo!
Shows that supplementation does work. I'm going to stay on 5000 iu maintenance from now on.
All bloods were great, cholesterol down, blood fat down - no issues at all, perfectly healthy, until I stand up and start to wobble Smile

Helen.

Oils ain't Oils differences between good and average fish oil

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Submitted by Helen on Thu, 04/03/2010 - 19:20
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This article explains what to look for when choosing a good fish oil.
Specifically, look for the EPA/DHA ratio and amounts, type of fish used, filtration methods etc.

Please note that this article comes from a vitamin supplier website and promotes the Metagenics (practioner range) in the side bar.

Here is a link to the full article to assist you to choose a good fish oil.

DIETARY

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Submitted by ronnie on Thu, 04/03/2010 - 13:34
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I found a alternative for margarine Wink Wink Its made from macadamia made by Suncoast Gold called vitality.

rich in monounsaturates, cholesterol free rich in vitamin A & D Glasses Glasses

brakes on CCSVI research

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Submitted by johnboy on Thu, 04/03/2010 - 09:28
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I know we're all searching for the "magic bullet" but this article puts the brakes on CCSVI. Steve Puzzled

Stanford University Halts CCSVI Treatments After Two Serious Incidents
02 Mar 2010 - 2:00 PST

Researchers at Stanford University have halted treatments for chronic
cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) according February's
edition of the journal Annals of Neurology.

Study finds meditation decreases pain and fatigue in MS

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Submitted by Helen on Mon, 01/03/2010 - 21:28
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A study has found that meditation for a period of two months decreases pain and fatigue in MS. The study also found that people had an increased ability to do activities away from home.

A Buddhist monk led the meditations for the MS group. A control group was placed on a wait list.

An abstract of the study can be found here:

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