LIVES WITH MS - Wellness
Wellness is a dynamic state
of physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being that can be achieved
even in the presence of chronic illness or disability.
For people living with MS,
the path to wellness involves more than the treatment of the disease. Equally
important are the promotion of health and prevention strategies, satisfaction
of personal relationships, strong network of support, fulfillment in work and
rest, a significant place in the community, and special attention dedicated to
your inner being.
Family members and
caregivers should also pay attention to their own health and well-being. In
order to provide the best possible care and support to others, it is important
that their own needs are met.
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In addition to being
essential for general health and well-being, the exercise is useful in managing
symptoms of MS. The study, published by researchers at the University of Utah
in 1996, was the first to clearly demonstrate the benefits of exercises for
people with MS. Patients who participated in the aerobic exercise program had
better cardiovascular fitness, improved strength, better bladder and bowel function,
decreased fatigue and depression, a more positive attitude, and increased
participation in social activities. Since 1996, several additional studies have
confirmed the benefits of exercise.
Inactivity in humans with or
without MS can lead to many risk factors associated with coronary heart
disease. In addition, muscle weakness, reduced bone density with increased
fracture risk, and shallow, ineffective breathing may occur.
The exercise program should
be tailored to the capabilities and constraints of the individual, and may need
to be further adapted to changes related to current MS symptoms. An experienced
physiotherapist is familiar with the unique and varied symptoms of MS, which
can be useful for the development, monitoring and revision of a well-balanced
exercise program. Any person with MS who starts a new exercise program should
consult with your doctor before starting.
Exercise periods should be
carefully selected to avoid warmer days, which prevents excessive fatigue. A
good exercise program can help develop the maximum potential of muscles, bones
and respiration, thereby avoiding secondary complications and gaining the
advantage of good health and well-being.
Eat
healthy
Although no diet can cure or
treat MS, balanced, not greasy, fibrous food promotes healthy bowel function
and helps you to be in the best possible condition and thus deal with the
challenges that MS brings. Learn about nutrition and MS, including the role of
vitamins, minerals and medicinal herbs, and find tips on how to maintain
adequate weight.
Maintaining general good
health is very important for people with MS or any chronic illness. A
well-balanced and carefully planned diet will help achieve this goal. MS
experts recommend that people with MS observe balanced, non-fat, fibrous foods
that are also recommended to the general population.
A
problem with special diets
Many different children are
suggested as a treatment, or even a cure, for certain signs and symptoms of MS,
but evidence of effectiveness is very modest. There are some indications that
diet with reduced saturated fat and enhanced Omega 3 (from fatty fish, liver
oil, or flaxseed oil) and Omega 6 (fatty acids from sunflower oil or oil from
safflower oil and possibly nursery oil) can be fats beneficial to people with MS.
Some children may even be harmful to health because they include potentially
toxic amounts of certain vitamins, or exclude important nutrients.
Stress
control
Despite numerous studies,
the exact relationship between stress and the occurrence or progress of MS
remains unclear. What is clear is that nobody feels better than too much
stress. The key to dealing with the stress of everyday life lies in the
elimination of those that are not essential, and the control of those who make
life interesting and challenging. In addition to the stress that occurs in the
everyday life of every person, MS creates its own aggravating disorders, among
which is facing confrontation with the unpredictable course of this disease.
The first thing to know is
that stress affects each one of us, but it differs in someone, like stomach
nervousness, and in somebody like the stiffness of the neck muscles. Many
people with MS claim to experience deterioration during stressful times. Stress
leaves consequences. It is therefore essential to learn how to relax. But
relaxation is not something you simply decide to do. People have to learn to
relax. You will need to find out what relaxes you, and then use it.
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