2018

When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ten years ago, I struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis and what it meant for my future. I started this blog to connect with and encourage others living with this condition. I share my personal journey and blog about the lifestyle changes I have made and alternative treatments I have tried over the years, including herbal medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy. You'll also find posts about new treatments that are becoming available and products, such as mobility aids and adapted kitchen utensils, I've tried. I hope you enjoy my blog and find it useful.

2018

The Various Kinds of Medical Imaging Available

26 November 2018
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Health & Medical , Blog

Although medical imaging has been employed for decades, there has been an assortment of technological advancements that have made it increasingly precise. Through medical imaging, there is now a vast range of diseases that can be diagnosed and treated. Not to mention the added benefit that medical imaging offers in the form of monitoring, which is key for managing some health conditions from cancer to broken bones. One thing you may not know about medical imaging is that the processes also employ the use of radiation.
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3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Doctor

10 October 2018
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If you are planning to visit your GP, it is important you keep in mind the different things you can do to make sure that you work well with them. This won't just make your life easier; it will also help other people who also want to see the doctor. Read on to find out more. Try to arrive early This might sound obvious; however, a lot of people like to try to turn up at the surgery just as their appointment is supposed to begin.
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How to Stop Getting Lower Back Pain From Your Weekly Errands

9 September 2018
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Weekly errands can be a real pain — literally. Experiencing lower back aches every time you have to clean the house, buy groceries, or do the laundry can quickly wear you down physically and mentally. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce this discomfort. If you want to get rid of lower back pain once and for all, take a look at how to protect your spine during two of the most common and strenuous errands.
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All You Need to Know about a Slipped Disc

20 July 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Do you ever marvel at the complexity of the human body? It really is an amazing work of art and, thankfully for us, is also a very reliable machine. However, sometimes it can play up and this can manifest itself in many different ways. These issues may be accompanied by a variety of different aches and pains and some of these can be more significant than others. On the far end of the scale and something that is likely to prompt you to take immediate action is a slipped disc.
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Skin Cancer: Understanding the Common Risk Factors

29 May 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Skin cancer is a condition which develops when the skin cells of the body sustain damage and grow abnormally. In simple terms, when the skin cells are damaged by external factors such as UV radiation, they start to change in structure and function. Under ideal circumstances, the body will be able to repair the damaged tissues. However, prolonged or extensive damage becomes difficult to repair, and the skin cells become abnormal.
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About Me
Living With Multiple Sclerosis

When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ten years ago, I struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis and what it meant for my future. I started this blog to connect with and encourage others living with this condition. I share my personal journey and blog about the lifestyle changes I have made and alternative treatments I have tried over the years, including herbal medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy. You'll also find posts about new treatments that are becoming available and products, such as mobility aids and adapted kitchen utensils, I've tried. I hope you enjoy my blog and find it useful.

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