The Yeast Connection by Dr Crook, Multiple Sclerosis by Judy Graham and The Candida Cure by Ann Boroch/foreward by Dr Perlmutter. These three books lead me to my interest in the similarities in my MS journey and all things they speak on in book. Did you know that YEAST is not just yeast infections and fungus on toenails? Yeast overgrowth is tied to ear and sinus problems, upper respiratory infections, PMS, fibroids, endometriosis, hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, acne, anxiety, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, lupis, autism, cancer and mental illnesses.. list goes on. YEAST is not talked about because western medicine continues to quietly ignore the connection between yeast overgrowth & overuse of prescription drugs, especially antibiotics and steroids, and other common offenders like diet and the air we breath. Fungus burrows its roots in the intestinal lining and creates leaky gut.. porous openings in the gut lining..which allows the fungus and byproducts to escape into our blood stream.

In this episode we will take turns telling you our 5 VITAL things that have helped us through our MS journeys. Take a listen! You may just find comfort and joy in the same things!

“Great! Will I even be able to have KIDS now!?” Did that go through your mind after diagnosis before you had kiddos? Did that fear stop you from having kids? Most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis right around the time they are thinking about starting a family. Almost all medical journal articles out there say the same thing. BUT, there are some definite NO-no’s if you are on DMT’s. We will share all of this with you today!

Were you diagnosed when you were already in love and proceeded to get married and manage ms together? Were you already married and then diagnosed and it hurt your marriage? Was it part of the excuse of tearing you apart? Are you single and navigating the dating world? There’s so much to talk about!! Since Nikki has been divorced & in the dating world for 8 years, she will take the lead in this conversation! Join us if you’re in this season of life!

What has microbiome research told us about MS?

To prevent MS, we need to understand what causes it. 50 years of research has taught us that genes and environment and lifestyle factors like vitamin D, smoking and infections are important, but not the whole story.

Experts think the gut microbiome might have a role by triggering or ramping up the immune system's faulty response in MS.

Over the past decade or so, they have begun to appreciate how much communication there is between the brain and the gut. They're in contact all the time.

On top of this, there's the gut microbiome, which is what we call all the bacteria, fungi and other microbes that live in our digestive system.

It's strange to think about, but there are actually more bacterial cells inside the human body than human cells! These trillions of bacteria can change how our bodies work, including our immune systems and brains.

Here’s the show notes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4191858/

Https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms12015

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7226078/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6416370/

This product has it in: https://www.stonehengehealth.com/dynamic-biotics.php

Let’s chat about that diagnosis!! Is it the end of your life if you receive BAD news? Will you be bitter and angry? Will you obsess over your old life month after month or year after year leaving you paralyzed to move forward? OR will you choose to see this new chapter of your beautiful life as an OPPORTUNITY to go & do something very different than what you thought was the plan?

Dan Nevins is a true inspiration to anyone who struggles in fear & doubt. He never let the unwelcome challenges of his life bury him in a hole he couldn’t see out.

From growing up as a kid in Baltimore 👉to losing his legs in Iraq 👉to his current battle & victory over colon cancer…we cover it in this podcast.

I hope after hearing his story & his attitude that your perspective on a multiple sclerosis diagnosis will change dramatically.

I hope that you will choose to embrace the new YOU & thrive in the opportunities that would have never crossed your path with out those three words..”you have ms.”

📌Find more about Dan on his website: www.dannevins.com or IG: https://instagram.com/dannevins or FB: https://www.facebook.com/thedannevins

📌The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. Info here: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ or here: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/benefits/PACT_Act.asp

Are you newly diagnosed with MS and overwhelmed with what supplements you see other people taking? Do you wonder what ACTUALLY is the most important because you have TOO many? Or are you someone who really does not KNOW what supplements do what and so have not even starting taking any? Do you need a place to start? We are going to talk about our suggestions.

Here’s ALL the supplements & NIH studies & links we spoke about on this podcast.

❌Protandim❌

2016 NIH study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27618111/

NIH study about MS & Oxidative stress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15015004/

📌Link to order is:

https://nikkireed.lifevantage.com

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❌Taurine❌

study for remyelination:

https://ndnr.com/naturopathic-news/taurine-aids-in-myelin-regeneration-in-multiple-sclerosis/

https://sciencebeta.com/taurine-oligodendrocyte-maturation/

📌Link to order is: https://tinyurl.com/3w9e4yv9

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❌Pumpkin Seed Oil❌

for overactive bladder: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/aiua/article/view/aiua.2016.2.136/5810

https://oabhealth.today/blog/pumpkin-seeds-for-overactive-bladder/

https://www.stoputiforever.com/interview/pumpkin-seed-bladder/

📌Link to order: https://tinyurl.com/2kyven7n

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❌Magnesium❌

and constipation: https://somiigbene.com/little-known-benefits-of-magnesium-in-prediabetes/?utm_name=Id

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8363978/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36613667/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3537648/

📌link for Mg Citrate capsules:

https://tinyurl.com/2tk7s9v9

📌Link for Mg Carbonate night drink:

https://tinyurl.com/3wa7un7x

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❌D-Mannose❌

For urinary tract health D-Mannose is a naturally occurring simple sugar that when metabolized interacts with the bacterium found in over 90% of all bladder infection. It will kill eColi, the number one cause of UTI’s.

📌My urologist recommended: https://uqora.com/pages/mannose-and-more

📌The one I can afford..😂😂..:

https://tinyurl.com/ndp3zzh3

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❌Vitamin D/K❌ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28619429/https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/vitamin-d-levels-predict-multiple-sclerosis-progression

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5613455/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6523281/

📌Link to order 10,000IU’s:

https://store.riordanclinic.org/vitamin-d3-k2-10-000-iu-100mcg-120-capsules/

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❌Fulvic Acid❌

https://www.clinicaleducation.org/news/medical-aspects-and-applications-of-humic-substances-regarding-the-antiviral-activity-of-humic-substance/

https://www.clinicaleducation.org/resources/reviews/review-of-humic-acid-may-2016/

https://www.clinicaleducation.org/news/nutritional-support-for-immunity-against-viruses-including-the-coronavirus/

📌Link to order: https://tinyurl.com/5bfuv2em

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❌Omega oils❌

📌Link to order: https://doterra.me/3lhYrz

When it comes to managing multiple sclerosis, WEATHER can really affect us. Our gait changes, our energy is zapped by lack of sun, we stiffen and so much more. We talked about the heat last summer so now we will talk about the cold! Join us to hear how all 3 of us are affected differently and some tips we have found over the years to manage what COULD BE the downs of winter. 📌Here is the sauna Bobie has: https://tinyurl.com/4wd2fbw4

📌Here is the sauna I have: https://tinyurl.com/hmwzfkvx

📌Here is a recommended light box: https://tinyurl.com/6arz6ffp

The majority of those diagnosed with MS at some point will have one of the two eye disorders occur. They are both very different in symptoms but rather common in length of time to recover. Take a listen if it could help you or a loved one.

In this episode we have Dr Amy Sullivan talk to us about her role in helping patients, spouses and family cope & deal with the life altering diagnosis of MS. She is currently a board certified health psychologist at the Mellon Center for MS at THE Cleveland Clinic.