Pilates Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis
Joseph Pilates, a German immigrant, developed the famous and highly popular Pilates exercise program, designed to get you fit without the bulky muscle of the Mr. America type. He spent many years, beginning as an adolescent, studying various body disciplines in his search for a program of exercises to promote health and fitness with a [...]
Stress Relieving for MS
Life can be rough. The day to day bouts with work, family and routines can really start to wear you down. Something known as stress tends to build in different areas of our body. This can in-turn make us grouchy, irritable, tired and even sore. You’ve probably suffered with a few muscles aches and headaches [...]
Are Health Supplements Beneficial?
It seems that the busier we get, the harder it is to stay healthy. There are many times when my family eats things that perhaps are not the best choices, and on busy weeks we do it more than one night during that week. I always feel bad about this, but there are times when [...]
Tips on Selecting an Exercise Rubber Band
It may sound strange to say, but one of the most useful and versatile tools for working out is an exercise rubber band. Exercise rubber bands are good for everything from strength training exercises to rotator cuff injuries. They are used in rehabilitation because they can be tailored for almost every need. Nonetheless, they are [...]
What You Should Know About Wheelchair Exercise and Fitness for the Disabled
I found this to be a very interesting and pertinent article on the subject of exercise and multiple sclerosis. When you are in a wheelchair, because of your multiple sclerosis or other reasons, it is very important that you make efforts to exercise and keep your body as fit as possible. As described [...]
Power-Plate Exercise for MS
Power-Plate has long been recognised for its medical benefits. These machines are installed in certain hospitals throughout Europe and the USA to help recovery from an accident or illness. For example, individuals with Spina Bifida or people who have had strokes who would not be able to voluntarily exercise can use the machine to strengthen [...]
What's the Story with Heat and MS?
In multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system attacks the myelin on the nerves. This myelin is a protective coating that helps the nerves conduct better. After the myelin is damaged, the nerve has a more difficult time conducting signals properly. It is theorized that heat makes it even harder for the nerves [...]