[missj]

I think we need to step back, take a moment and congratulate ourselves for all we do to try to minimize the effects of this disease.

Let's share one thing that we've done that has made a difference.

The "Melt" method is a self treatment system that involves using rubber ball to massage your hands and feet.

It helped to relieve pain in the bottoms of my feet, re-awaken the sensation in to bottoms of my feet and as a result improved my balance. I can stand now with my eyes closed and not wobble.

Not promoting this is any way, simply sharing one of many things I have tried to positively impact myself.

Let's give ourselves some kudos

[SallyC]

Good one Jules.. I've been, religiously, doing my PT & OT lessons, learned
from my Physiatrist, while in the hospital, over two years ago. I'm not getting
any stronger, but am retaining my regained strength, at the time.

Yes, I am happy with myself. Pat pat pat.

[missj]

“You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions.”


― Ezra Taft Benson

[Erika]

I would have to say that the most beneficial thing over all for me has been meditation. I have been meditating several times every day for 32 years. Sometimes sessions are short and sometimes they are long, but it has become an integral part of my life. While it sometimes does ease symptoms, it always helps to put things into perspective; and not just MS things.

So much so, that meditation is more important to me than eating or sleeping. It is automatic now, and I will meditate, even if briefly, when I first wake from my slumber, before I think about what my next meal will consist of and before going to sleep.

Without those pauses throughout the day and night, I think that I would be a much different person than I am now...and it wouldn't be a person that I would like very much, or would like to spend time with .

While I am a massive supporter of proper scientific approach and presentation, science has not explained my existence, or my ability to attain consciousness, or many other things; meaning that I am, like Einstein said, "…convinced that a spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe - a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we, with our modest powers must feel humble."

However, my beloved scientist also said that, "Science without religion is lame; Religion without science is blind."

With love, Erika

[SallyC]

I new there was something about that Einstein guyI liked..

[doydie]

Exercise, exercise and exercise some more. Try really, really hard to have a better diet

[missj]

Feeling the positive energy of everyone's efforts- Thank you all for sharing

[Sparky10]

Doing my own version of PT to strengthen my legs and hopefully help with balance. I have to take a short flight of stairs several times a day. When coming up I try hard not to use my hands on the rails, thus relying on my leg movement. Yes, I take it slow!

What got me started on this is that I'm part of a group planning to hike up Pike's Peak in 2015.

Plus, I really love my chiropractor! I'm walking better and don't experience a painful neck twinge that has plagued me for years, long before MS.

Good thread!

[Kitty]

Giving up meat and sugar. I eat a plant-based diet and it has helped my overall health immensely. No more tummy aches....acid reflux, etc. It takes some getting used to but it has helped me feel better and helped my food budget, too!

[missj]

Sugar- I love sugar!! It is one of the hardest things to give up.