View Article  Water: We All Need It! 4 Of 4
Medications and other products created to benefit our health and well-being take fantastic voyages through our bodies. Some quantities of these items dissolve into our bloodstream and tissues, while some pass right on out of our system, through our sweat, urine   more »
View Article  Water: We All Need It! 3 Of 4
The type of plastic used in most bottled water containers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), is considered a safe plastic. You'll know PET plastic by the recycling code No. 1, which is stamped on the bottom of bottles. Only use a PET plastic bottle for its   more »
View Article  Water: We All Need It! 2 Of 4
Make water your first choice. The drink menu may tempt you, and water is not always the most inspired choice, but opt for water instead of pop or booze to accompany meals. Caffeine and alcohol don't quench thirst; in fact, they dehydrate. Add a little zest   more »
View Article  Water: We All Need It! 1 Of 4
Water is vital to people’s health and livelihoods. Water is being talked about everywhere these days and it's even in the news. Lots of questions are being raised: how much water should you drink and what kind of water should it be? Which type of bottle is safest for storing   more »
View Article  Sleep Disturbances and Quality of Life
Not uncommonly, clinicians observe that patients who are effectively treated for severe heartburn will spontaneously report that they are sleeping better in addition to achieving a resolution of their substernal burning. Such reports from patients have focused   more »
View Article  Stress Management 2 of 2
use your neutral scene to help you relax ­ rehearse yourself being competent, eg. asking a discussion provoking question in class ­ rehearse all outcomes to a situation so that in the event that any one occurs you are not taken totally   more »
View Article  Stress Management 1 of 2
Deep Muscle Relaxation - Lower your physical tension by focusing on major muscle groups, and relaxing them. Watch your diet - especially caffeine intake (coffee, tea, chocolate, etc., which will raise your stress level.) A well   more »
View Article  People with MS, needs and satisfaction study
Satisfaction with care is related to quality of care and can provide health care providers with the means for improvement. The aim was to explore the perceived needs and satisfaction with care   more »
View Article  Stress Reduction 1
Sit quietly in a comfortable position. 2. Close your eyes. 3. Deeply relax all your muscles, beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face. Keep   more »
View Article  ASSERTIVENESS 2 of 2
Assertive behaviour is useful on a daily basis in a variety of situations, including at home, at work, driving, running errands, and virtually any place where you interact   more »
View Article  ASSERTIVENESS 1 of 2
Being assertive is a core communication skill. It means that you stand up for yourself, express yourself effectively, and prevent others from taking advantage of you. Being assertive helps   more »
View Article  De-stressing - with children
Children of all ages need a lot of praise and encouragement to perform household tasks willingly and without nagging. You will have to buy some gold or silver glitter, this will be your Tinker Bell dust. Buy scrap books   more »
View Article  Rehabilitation Through Aquatic Therapy
Rehabilitation Through Aquatic Therapy   more »
View Article  Quality of Life and Emotional and Financial Health
Two new complementary surveys provide groundbreaking data on the impact of walking impairment on people living with multiple sclerosis, revealing challenges related to quality of life, family relationships, independence, work, financial security and other   more »
View Article  Fatigue Severity Scale
DO YOU HAVE MS-RELATED FATIGUE? To determine if you suffer from MS-related fatigue, take this simple test.    more »