2019 has been an amazing year, full of inspiring successes and insights! We have learned so much more about the role of parasites with chronic disease, and more importantly, how to effectively treat them. I am so humbled and honoured to be part of this truly pioneering work. Treating parasites is a lost and forgotten
Best advice for anyone newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Being newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is scary. When I was diagnosed 30 years ago, I didn’t know anything about MS. I didn’t know anyone who suffered with it. I understood that it was a serious disease, but I had no idea how debilitating it could
The Swank diet for multiple sclerosis first appeared in the 1950s that we reviews in our The Best MS Diet guide. It was created by Dr. Roy Swank, who began studying multiple sclerosis (MS) in the 1940s. His research in Canada and Norway led him to conclude that MS was less common in coastal fishing
Heat sensitivity affects most people who suffer with multiple sclerosis, actually causing symptoms to temporarily worsen. These temporary changes can result from even a slight elevation in core body temperature (one-quarter to one-half of a degree). The main culprits are hot summer temperatures, rigorous exercise, or a fever. For those with MS, heat can lead
When I was diagnosed with MS in 1989, I was told there was no hope for me, and no cure. The experts assured me there was nothing I could do to change the course of the disease. They promised that I would end up in a wheelchair in time. Unfortunately, not much has changed from
One of the most common symptoms of autoimmune disease is chronic pain. I have extensive experience with this topic, because I have worked with hundreds of students who suffer with chronic disease and the horrible pain associated with it. These tips will help you learn to address and manage chronic pain. When students first find
MS and chronic disease in general beats us up emotionally. It affects our self-esteem, self-confidence, and robs us of our hopes and dreams. Through the Live Disease Academy I have interviewed hundreds of students who are at their lowest point. It breaks my heart to hear how much people are suffering. Mindset is everything I
Overcoming food addictions can be extremely hard. We want to make healthy choices but sometimes we’re dealing with strong cravings that hold us back and slow down our recovery from chronic disease. If you crave dessert after meals, use food as a reward for accomplishing something, binge on foods that you know aren’t good for
It’s that time of year again, when ticks are out and Lyme disease is front and centre. Lyme disease is spread through biting insects. Virtually all biting insects, including ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, horse flies, spiders and mites carry the bacteria associated with Lyme. Shockingly, researchers have found that up to 80% of mosquitoes can carry
There are many different types of parasites that can cause neurological symptoms associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as MS, ALS and Parkinson’s. In the Live Disease Free Academy, I teach that infections are the biggest root cause of all chronic disease, and by treating infections, the progression of disease stops and a lot of recovery
There is something magical about starting a new year. It’s as though you have a clean slate – a new beginning. Hopefully, over the holidays you were able to pull back from your crazy busy life and reconnect with family and friends, and recharge your batteries. Now you have a fresh new incentive to eat
Staying on track with the Live Disease Free eating plan can can make it difficult to find healthy meal ideas for the holidays. Whether you’re hosting friends or family, or attending a holiday meal as a guest, I wanted to share some delicious meal ideas that align with the Live Disease Free eating plan. Here are
Christmas is only a few weeks away, and that means travelling, dining out or gathering for dinner with friends and family. It can be hard to follow the Live Disease Free eating plan, and keep your diet and lifestyle on track over the holidays, but with some simple tips and strategies, you can start the
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