Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are pleased to welcome Professor George Jelinek as our guest! Professor Jelinek is the founder of the Overcoming MS program and was, until recently, the head of the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. In this episode, he discusses how extensive scientific research is illuminating new ways to help people with MS live better and healthier lives through changes made to their diets and lifestyles. 

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00:10 Geoff’s journey with MS 

01:15 Starting The Living Well with MS podcast 

01:48 Introduction of Professor Jelinek 

03:22 Professor Jelinek’s MS diagnosis 

05:22 Roy Swank’s research paper on diet and MS 

11:45 Overview of Overcoming MS 

14:30 Mindfulness based meditation, is there any science to it? 

22:12 Prevention tips for people with MS who have children 

27:55 Will lifestyle factors enter the mainstream treatment? 

31:15 Impact of diet on multiple sclerosis 

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