Featuring Barry A. Hendin, MD
MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer
Question: How do tremors with MS differ and what types of treatments help?
Answer: Dizziness and vertigo are common in the general population and even more common in people with MS. More than half of people with MS will experience dizziness or vertigo at some point.
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Mi parte favorita de la primavera es el recordatorio de que siempre es posible un nuevo comienzo. Al igual que la naturaleza se transforma con esta nueva estación del año, nosotros también tenemos la oportunidad de florecer junto a nuestro entorno. Esta primavera, he decidido empezar a explorar un pasatiempo nuevo: la jardinería.
Seré sincera, nunca he tenido talento para la jardinería. Todas las plantas que traigo a casa acaban perdiendo su brillo y casi todas las flores que planto no brotan. Esta temporada, quiero darme la oportunidad de aprender los principios básicos de la jardinería.
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My favorite aspect of spring is the reminder that a new beginning is always possible. Just as nature transforms with this new season, we too have the opportunity to bloom alongside our surroundings. This spring, I’ve decided to start the season by exploring a new hobby: gardening.
I’ll be honest—I’ve never had a green thumb. Every plant I bring home eventually loses its luster, and almost all the flowers I plant don’t sprout. This season, however, I want to give myself the opportunity to truly learn what gardening is all about.
Continue readingSpring is that transitional time of the year that signifies new beginnings. Nature is at its best version of creativity and rejuvenation. The days start getting longer, warmer weather sets in, pretty flowers start blooming, trees start growing their leaves back, birds are building their nests, and squirrels and bunnies are running around in yards.
Celebrate the fresh flavors of spring with this easy Spring Veggie Frittata, a light yet satisfying dish that comes together with just a few ingredients. Tender asparagus, sweet peas, and creamy goat cheese, it’s the perfect way to highlight seasonal produce in a quick and delicious meal. Whether you’re serving it for brunch, lunch, or a simple weeknight dinner, this frittata is packed with protein and easy to make.
By Stacie Prada
Without changes in routines or seasonal differences, it’s easy to lose track of time, day of the week, month, and even time of year. It’s good to have consistent healthy habits, but variety in schedule, activities, and environment helps us mark time.
Consider driving a long stretch of highway. They have names for the experience of driving a distance, losing track of time, and being surprised not to remember it: highway hypnosis and white line fever.
The more monotonous an experience, the less alert we’ll be, and we become more apt to operate on autopilot. It’s a small leap to compare this to our lives and how we experience time passing. The less we notice and the more we operate on autopilot, the more time can fly by.
Continue readingSpring is officially in bloom, and with that comes a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. The new, warm season is the perfect opportunity to embrace a clean slate and positive energy. Whether it’s decluttering your home, prioritizing health and wellness, or taking a step back for some relaxation and self-care, now is a great time to start anew and focus on things that bring you joy!
This spring, I have challenged myself to prioritize overall wellness. This means, I am striving to put in extra energy towards eating well and consuming whole foods, remaining consistent with exercise, going for more walks, spending quality time with loved ones, and focusing on what brings me overall happiness and health. Especially when dealing with an autoimmune disease, I’ve found that it’s so important to put energy into enriching aspects of life: nutrition, health, loving connections, and happiness in the small things. With that being said, I have decided to make my personal challenge a fun one by creating my own spring bingo card!
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It started with realizing that the sun had not set yet before dinner, noticing that my shoulders didn’t automatically hunch against the wind when walking outside. Then, when the flower blossoms started blooming and my allergies came again, I finally realized that we were running headfirst into spring.
It is interesting how spring brings up similar feelings of new beginnings and motivation as the new year. While ‘resolutions’ are attributed solely to the January holiday, springtime has its own version of starting anew – spring cleaning.
Continue readingLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) takes a huge toll on the body. One of the greatest challenges is mobility changes. Those living with MS often find their activity level changes. Things that once came easily, such as walking, cooking, gardening, and shopping, become difficult.
MultipleSclerosis.net published an article about coping with changes in mobility. Many community members responded by sharing their experiences. Here are some of their insights.
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate April Palmer as April’s Artist of the Month. April is from Holstein, IA.
“Lady Bug in Spring”
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