This new approach is a targeted therapy which attacks only the malfunctioning cells and the normal healthy cells are not affected. Scientists have developed a novel and safe treatment option for multiple sclerosis, reports a recent study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. But there's good news for everyone suffering from this condition. But in the process, the normal healthy cells are also destroyed, making MS patients more susceptible to infections. The approach towards managing the condition now is based on targeting the malfunctioning immune cells. Though experts in the field haven't been able to pinpoint the causes behind MS, environmental triggers, genetic predisposition, low vitamin D levels, smoking and childhood obesity may be the possible causes.Ĭurrently, multiple sclerosis has no proven cure. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive inflammatory disease of the brain and spinal cord leading to symptoms loss of balance and vision, poor muscle control speech problems and difficulty in other body functions. The 46-year-old Blair candidly shared in an interview how her life completely changed after this auto-immune disease (this is a condition where your body's immune cells attack themselves). The news of renowned Hollywood actress Selma Blair suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) shocked us all a few months back. Written by Juhi Kumari |Published : Ma9:20 PM IST Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favorite podcast listening app. Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Visit Yoga Moves MS on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube Don’t miss out:.If the breath is non-existent meaning holding the breath, that is also an indicator of either fatigue or fear or a need to back off.” Related Links: That is a really good indicator of fatigue. And so you always have that barometer, if you will, where if your breath is fast and rapid and shallow. (31:46) “The other measurement we use in yoga is the breath. On using the breath as a barometer during yoga practice You know, that your MS isn't you, that's not who you are.” You know, some people say that they're at peace with their body when they do yoga and the idea with the adaptive yoga is you're not identified by your MS. (20:48) “The idea with yoga is it's actually making friends again. 99% of yoga or meditation or Tai Chi is actually showing up and doing it for yourself. It's not about getting the A or, nailing the pose. And the practice is every day you get on your mat or you sit in your chair and you have a breath practice and that is going to change on a daily basis. (16:56) “Yoga is called a practice for a reason. It’s more about the journey than the destination And yes, yoga does lend itself to adaptation because the idea is that you are not forcing your body into a pose. It's in the forefront now, it's a mission of mine to help people understand that anyone can do it. (8:14) “This is a big issue that people are fearful of yoga or they think they can't do it. She lives with her husband and pets Felix and Oscar, in Michigan, and loves to visit her daughter and son, Julia and Noah, in New York City.ĭownload the episode transcript Selected Key Takeaways She created the cutting edge annual Virtual Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS presents to corporate, academic, and yoga therapy organizations conducts adaptive yoga teacher trainings and offers small group and private therapeutic yoga, breathing, and meditation sessions. Her experience as a health care administrator at the University of Michigan Medical Center contributes to her ability to bring the Yoga Moves philosophy of healing to the healthcare arena. She is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher and certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor. She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body, created for individuals with MS and neuromuscular conditions and Adaptive Yoga Cards, daily yoga moves for all ages and abilities. Mindy has provided yoga therapy to individuals with mobility challenges for over 17 years and thrives on building a strong, mighty community for her students, their families, and care partners. Mindy Eisenberg, MHSA, C-IAYT is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit with the mission of improving the quality of life for individuals with MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neuromuscular conditions through the provision of adaptive yoga and holistic health and wellness education.
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