About 66% of Europeans use some form of alternative and complementary medicine to better their health and to deal with a variety of diseases and I am one of them.
It’s a struggle for me to have to use medications and it’s something very hard for me to accept.
While I understand the need of medicine in diseases like MS, I found a way to combine modern ways with ancient and natural ways to better deal with its many symptoms and its many challenges.
Here are some of the things I use and that helps me feel better in many ways.
Some of them are suggested by the MS Society and have been studied and found to be very helpful in dealing with many of the symptoms of the disease.
Everyone is different and will find different things that work for them.
This is what I use, what I enjoy and what I believe in.
EXERCISE
Exercise is a key component of your overall healthcare strategy.
Studies show that moderate aerobic exercise improves cardiac health, stamina, and mood, and helps manage symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and bladder and bowel difficulties. Stretching exercises—whether done on your own or with a helper—can relieve stiffness and improve your flexibility and mobility.
In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. Since 1996 numerous studies have confirmed the benefits of exercise.
Inactivity in people with or without MS can result in numerous risk factors associated with coronary heart disease. In addition, it can lead to weakness of muscles, decreased bone density with an increased risk of fracture, and shallow, inefficient breathing.
An exercise program needs to be appropriate to the capabilities and limitations of the individual, and may need to be adjusted as changes occur in MS symptoms. A physical therapist experienced with the unique and varied symptoms of MS can be helpful in designing, supervising and revising a well-balanced exercise program. Any person with MS who is initiating a new exercise program should also consult with his or her physician before starting.
Periods of exercise should be carefully timed to avoid the hotter periods of the day and prevent excessive fatigue. With some guidelines, a good exercise program can help to develop the maximum potential of muscle, bone and respiration, thereby avoiding secondary complications and gaining the benefits of good health and well-being.
YOGA
The word “Yoga” comes from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. It means “union.” The practice of yoga therefore refers to the union of the mind, body and soul. Yoga focuses on establishing this perfect harmony through a series of postures, breathing techniques and meditation. It takes into consideration both a person’s emotional and physical health.
In that context, it is truly the perfect fitness routine.
It’s a struggle for me to have to use medications and it’s something very hard for me to accept.
While I understand the need of medicine in diseases like MS, I found a way to combine modern ways with ancient and natural ways to better deal with its many symptoms and its many challenges.
Here are some of the things I use and that helps me feel better in many ways.
Some of them are suggested by the MS Society and have been studied and found to be very helpful in dealing with many of the symptoms of the disease.
Everyone is different and will find different things that work for them.
This is what I use, what I enjoy and what I believe in.
EXERCISE
Exercise is a key component of your overall healthcare strategy.
Studies show that moderate aerobic exercise improves cardiac health, stamina, and mood, and helps manage symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and bladder and bowel difficulties. Stretching exercises—whether done on your own or with a helper—can relieve stiffness and improve your flexibility and mobility.
In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. Since 1996 numerous studies have confirmed the benefits of exercise.
Inactivity in people with or without MS can result in numerous risk factors associated with coronary heart disease. In addition, it can lead to weakness of muscles, decreased bone density with an increased risk of fracture, and shallow, inefficient breathing.
An exercise program needs to be appropriate to the capabilities and limitations of the individual, and may need to be adjusted as changes occur in MS symptoms. A physical therapist experienced with the unique and varied symptoms of MS can be helpful in designing, supervising and revising a well-balanced exercise program. Any person with MS who is initiating a new exercise program should also consult with his or her physician before starting.
Periods of exercise should be carefully timed to avoid the hotter periods of the day and prevent excessive fatigue. With some guidelines, a good exercise program can help to develop the maximum potential of muscle, bone and respiration, thereby avoiding secondary complications and gaining the benefits of good health and well-being.
YOGA
The word “Yoga” comes from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. It means “union.” The practice of yoga therefore refers to the union of the mind, body and soul. Yoga focuses on establishing this perfect harmony through a series of postures, breathing techniques and meditation. It takes into consideration both a person’s emotional and physical health.
In that context, it is truly the perfect fitness routine.
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