Living with Multiple Sclerosis : A Wellness Approach

The material presented in this book is adapted from the question and answerortion of a teleconference sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosisociety on the topic "Taking Care: Options to Maximize Your Health." Over 8,00 people participated in the teleconference, from more than 450 sitescross the United States, and the program received a national Healthnformation Award. The questions addressed in this book reflect the concernsf this widespread group of people with MS, as well as those of familyembers and friends. No matter what new information is forthcoming about theauses and treatments of multiple sclerosis, successful living with thiseurologic disease depends on you. Taking control of your life in order toaximize your health is essential for each of us, whether or not we have MS.his book suggests some avenues for optimizing your health through exercise,utrition, and emotional health. Use it as a starting point for developingour own individualized wellness program. In this book you will find answerso the most commonly asked questions about living with multiple sclerosis,