These days it seems most are getting Ocrevus infusions twice a year. It is one of the most common MS infusion drugs on the market. Tara & Bobie have both been on this drug for years. What do they do to prepare? What do they bring with to pass the time? What’s a 4-6hr appointment look like? What are their side effects day of and up to a week after? Let’s find out all the details!!

Vitamin D is not a vitamin. It is a steroid hormone necessary by our body to regulate at least 229 of our genes and thousands of functions in our cells, including the cells of our immune system.

Vitamin D is the largest regulator of activity in the immune system. When there is a deficiency of vitamin D, we can't regulate, which means stimulate or reduce, the activity of thousands of biological functions inside the cells of the immune system.

Just a few of thousands of medical articles;

📌2014 study: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/vitamin-d-levels-predict-multiple-sclerosis-progression

📌2017 study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28619429

Other study: https://premierneurologycenter.com/blog/vitamin-d-and-the-treatment-of-multiple-sclerosis

Lets chat D and the Coimbra Protocol for MS. There are 5 providers in the United States who were trained by Dr Coimbra, neurologist in Brazil. 📌 Here is the protocol: https://www.coimbraprotocol.com/the-protocol-1 📌Here’s the Dr that will work with out of States patients: https://www.lamkinclinic.com 📌Here’s link to D3/K2 capsule: https://store.riordanclinic.org/vitamin-d3-k2-10-000-iu-100mcg-120-capsules/ 📌 Here’s link to dexascan locations: https://liveleanrx.com/services/dexa-scan/

What workouts do YOU participate in these days? Does it vary? Is it dependent on the season of life or severity of symptoms? All three of us are very different. Come hear what works best for each of us. Maybe you will get some ideas. Maybe it will help encourage you to feel at peace with your past normal not being your current normal. We are ALL on different journeys. It’s okay to not be okay with it right now. It’s not okay to stay in that place forever, though! Let’s talk!

Pelvic Floor disorders can include urinary incontinence, urinary frequency/urgency, bowel incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain related to spastic pelvic floor. 68% of individuals with MS experience symptoms of one or more PFD. Let’s talk pelvic floor!

As spring passes & summer is approaching, the vacation trips, extra time with our kiddos and lack of a general schedule is coming soon! We will talk about how we mentally prepare and how summers look a bit different for all three of us. Some things the average person not managing MS does not even probably think about! Here’s a link to some cooling items!📌 https://www.thermapparel.com type MFSC for 10% off OR 📌 https://www.koldtec.com OR 📌 https://tinyurl.com/ayrucvdz

As a fellow veteran, ms’er in fitness industry, looking to treat this disease NATURALLY..I found David on Facebook yearssss ago. I have been following his journey & business ever since!

The MS Fitness Challenge (MSFC) was birthed from David Lyons’ MS Bodybuilding Challenge and his wife, registered nurse, Kendra’s desire to help others who suffer from multiple sclerosis.

His bodybuilding challenge and his book, David’s Goliath, about his journey as a bodybuilder with MS, are inspirations to others who find trials and obstacles in life too difficult to overcome.

David and Kendra founded the MS Fitness Challenge charity organization as a way for others to join them and fight this debilitating disease through health & fitness.

Partnered with their many loyal sponsors, it is the goal of the MS Fitness Challenge to educate people with MS and their trainers on exercise, nutrition and mindset in a lifestyle of fitness, in conquering this disease through a complete management protocol.

🔴 OptimalBody has been named The Most Comprehensive MS Fitness Program worldwide by Global Health & Pharma 2021 & 2022.

🔴 Optimal body is recognized as the leading fitness program for MS.

🔴 David was named The Most Dedicated MS Fitness Expert 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

🔴 MS Fitness Challenge has been named The Best MS non Profit Charity 2019, 2020, 2021.

🔴 David Lyons is an Arnold Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

🔴 He was inducted in the National Fitness Hall of Fame & named to the Top 100 Healthcare Leaders 2021.

🔴 He was named The 10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2022 by Fortune Magazine.

This program is not ONLY for MS.

This is working on muscle fiber activation through acetylcholine production, brain to muscle connections and neuroplasticity.

This can help MANY looking to reactivate old physical function that is no longer working well.

📌 Https://msfitnesschallenge.org

📌 Https://www.obpfitness.com/about-the-membership

📌 Anyone who wants to have a FREE consult with David can schedule here www.davidlyonsfitness.com

Todays episode will be all about heat and cold intolerance when it comes to managing multiple sclerosis. 60-80% of those managing MS have temporary exacerbated neurological symptoms when body temperature increases. A smaller majority if that percentage is affected by cold weather, 10-15%. You are not crazy!!! We feel it, too! Let’s chat!

📌https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6205043/

Some studies have found that the increase in stress can double the risk of new lesions approximately 4-8 weeks after onset of the stressor. Come and hear how we all manage our STRESS to try & avoid this happening!

Mat was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1995. 27 years later he is symptom free and drug free. No cheat days is his hashtag. How cheat free for 27 years?! Let’s all find out! Once you listen find him on his website at: 📌 https://mshope.com AND here is the PDF file to Best Bet Diet cookbook. 📌 https://www.direct-ms.org/best-bet-diet-cookbook/?fbclid=IwAR09eFVV-GshiIfBVEUA0P4F-IRXaasgcjCWkt2v5zq-MC7W3Zcb9r0W7r8 Download and print or have a company print & spiral it for you! His documentary, Living Proof, can be watched/ordered here: 📌 https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6604174/

This episode will be about breast implant illness & Nikki's journey. Bii was not as heard of in 2015/2016. It is now. There are so many fb groups and websites and even documentaries now about what it is and how it is affecting many Americans. A good website to look into breast implant illness is https://www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/ There are so many Facebook pages about bii. Breast implant Illness healing warriors is a great one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastimplantillnesshealingwarriors/?ref=share