The decision to freeze your eggs can feel daunting, especially with the emotional and physical implications of the process. Many women feel stress and anxiety leading into egg freezing, mainly because they’re unsure of what to expect and want to do everything right. It can empower women to preserve their fertility for future use, whether… Continue reading Egg Freezing 101- What to Expect, When to Consider It, and More
Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It
Losing weight is not just about eating less and moving more. It is also about mindset! Many people who are trying to lose weight unknowingly sabotage their own progress because of their habits and thoughts. If you are on a weight loss journey, you might be self-sabotaging without realizing it. Knowing what to look for… Continue reading Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It
Managing Muscle Weakness from nrSPMS
Muscle weakness is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis. This happens because of damage to the nerves that control muscle movement. The immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, called myelin. This leads to disruptions in how the brain and muscles communicate. As a result, people with MS have to regularly deal with weakness,… Continue reading Managing Muscle Weakness from nrSPMS
How to Combat Memory Loss from nrSPMS
People with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS) often have to manage symptoms like memory loss and cognitive difficulties. Sometimes called brain fog, these changes can affect every part of your daily life! It can be harder to remember important information, focus, or even find the right word in a conversation. Frustrating? Yes. But fortunately,… Continue reading How to Combat Memory Loss from nrSPMS
Tips on Parenting With MS
Parenting is a rewarding but demanding job. It takes energy, patience, and resilience. For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), the challenges can be even greater. The unpredictability of symptoms like fatigue, mobility issues, and cognitive difficulties can make daily tasks a lot harder. For people with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), symptoms get… Continue reading Tips on Parenting With MS
What is the “MS Hug?”
Unusual sensations and physical discomfort are a normal part of daily life for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). One symptom that people can have is called the “MS hug” – a term used to describe a tight, squeezing sensation around the chest or stomach. Although it is not dangerous, this hug can be distressing and… Continue reading What is the “MS Hug?”
Managing MASH: Which Specialists Should Be on Your Team?
Recently diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)? This condition, formerly known as NASH, is a serious liver disease that takes a team of medical specialists to properly diagnose and manage. Since MASH can lead to liver cirrhosis or even failure, having the right people involved in your care is a must. Most people are initially… Continue reading Managing MASH: Which Specialists Should Be on Your Team?
What Are Liver Function Tests for MASH?
How do you evaluate whether a liver is healthy or not? What metrics do doctors look at to determine if a patient needs intervention or if they are healthy? Liver function tests(LFTs) are a group of blood tests used to assess the health and function of the liver. These tests measure various enzymes, proteins, and substances… Continue reading What Are Liver Function Tests for MASH?
The Role of the Liver in Whole-Body Health and How MASH Disrupts It
Among the most vital organs in the human body are: the brain, kidneys, heart, liver and lungs. Most people are aware of what these organs do! The brain is our computer, the heart the engine, the lungs keep us breathing, and the kidneys filter our blood. The liver, being a vital organ, is also one… Continue reading The Role of the Liver in Whole-Body Health and How MASH Disrupts It
The Role of Exercise in Supporting Liver Health With MASH
Regular exercise is one of the best habits to get into. You may be aware of how exercise helps your heart and your lungs, but did you know it can actually improve the function of your liver? For people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fat builds up in the liver over time. This fat can… Continue reading The Role of Exercise in Supporting Liver Health With MASH