As someone living with MS, self-help can sometimes take a back seat. If you are so busy managing your symptoms as well as a family or a job, doing healthy things for yourself can seem impossible to fit into your life. But that doesn't make them any less important.








At some point you will probably want or need to know more about what types of exercises are good for you to do. Any exercise that's low-impact, like yoga or pilates, is probably best. Cir does stretches almost daily and push-ups when he feels able.

Nutrition and a healthy diet are probably not always a priority, especially if you have fatigue or mobility problems. Eating nutritious and preferably organic foods whenever possible, is good for anyone, and especially when you have MS.

Many people have an occasional drink or more. We're not here to judge you if that is something you like to do. When that occasional drink becomes a habit, then you need to be concerned.

Also, as I'm sure you've heard, smoking is not getting a good rap in the news here lately. In fact, there are so many bad things associated with smoking, I wonder how the cigarette companies are staying in business.

Taking care of yourself when you have multiple sclerosis, can only produce good results. When you exercise, eat healthy, and limit your exposure to toxins, you give your body a fighting chance at healing itself.

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