Taking Control of Your MS: Eat Smart, Be Mindful and Take a Medication!

Welcome to "Taking Control of Your MS: Eat Smart, Be Mindful and Take a Medication!" In this video, we will be discussing the importance of three key habits for managing multiple sclerosis (MS): eating a nutritious diet, practicing mindfulness, and taking the most effective MS DMT you are comfortable taking.

Eating a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods is crucial for optimal health and well-being, and can also help to manage MS symptoms and prevent complications.

Mindfulness, or the practice of focusing on the present moment, can help to reduce stress, improve mood, and manage chronic pain.

Taking the most effective MS DMT you're comfortable taking, and making sure it's working, is also an important part of managing MS. Many DMT are available to help slow disease progression.

In this video, we will delve into the specifics of each of these habits and provide practical tips and strategies for making them a part of your daily routine. Whether you have been diagnosed with MS or are looking to optimize your health, this video is for you. Thanks for watching!

The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis accepts all major insurance carriers and accepts consults from around the globe, both in office and via telemedicine. www.BosterMS.com or call 614-304-3444 to schedule!

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COMMENT with your thoughts and questions below! I look forward to reading and responding!

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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS to help educate others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys!

[__Wanderer]

Thank you Dr. Aaron you have helped me get through the last couples months post diagnosis. You are changing peoples lives for the better, thank you :)

[rosered]

Mindfulness in my life...sewing, painting, walking, lovemaking, cooking, playing with pets, swimming, learning, housework, gardening, stretching, music, beach, time with little children, joking and laughter.etc.
Thankyou for this channel. Appreciated.

[barbarabrownell]

Thank you Dr. Boster. Your videos have been very helpful. I appreciate the knowledge your share and education style you present with.

[EvenSoItIsWell]

One of my favorite mindfulness activities is to take 10 mindful breaths when I get into bed each night and take 10 mindful breaths before I get out of bed each days. It is a great way to bookend each day.

[kaym]

In 2018 I was newly diagnosed and did not think I would ever be normal 😅 well, I am not normal 🤪but I am living an amazing life and MS doesn't limit me 😍 you are awesome and I appreciate you!

[MelindaThrasher]

My favorite ways to practice mindfulness are gardening or sitting in the garden with a cup of tea. Walking on the beach is my favorite form of therapy. Riding my bicycle is my favorite exercise. I ride in BikeMS and will until I can't. Thank you for all of your videos. I've embraced making the most of my life despite my MS. I'm working on sharing my own journey more as an inspiration to others. Do you have a community of followers?

[famasmaster]

It is so generous of you to help us people with ms to teach us these awesome tips. I am so grateful 🙏 Thank you for this wonderful information. I'm very appreciative

[BlackIowan]

This is awesome! I’m currently doing the 6 phase meditation every morning after my prayer 🙏🏿

[jane]

Dr Boster,
Your 5 for 5 couldn’t have come along at a better time for me.

The New Year 🎉 is exactly when I was going to get my MS under control, or take more positive self advocacy steps forward.

I spent the first 2 years of Covid feeling sorry for myself like I was at everyone’s mercy, but I am looking forward to feeling more in control in 2023 while using your 5 for 5 ……

Merry Christmas to you and yours Dr. B🎄🎅🏼☃️🇨🇦
I thank you so much Dr. Boster 🙏❣️👍🏼🇨🇦😉

[sgs]

My mindfulness is laying on the couch, in a quiet, dim lite room, (with a beer) watching various art paintings scroll across the smart TV, at the end of the day. ~ We are all different.

[freethetomatoes]

For mindfulness 🧘🏼‍♀️ I take my dog to the park. It’s got a 2.5km path one way so 5km in the end. He’s 15 so we go at a leisurely pace. Plus, you gross paths with some adorable floofs who love scritches! 🐾 Always the highlight of my day!

[houseofdawn]

Thank you … you have helped me so much since my diagnosis. I hardly get to talk to my neurologist so you help me and teach me how to manage this condition.
June 8 2023

[forkums]

Not sure if this fits your definition of mindfulness but every morning I do three sets of Wim Hof breathing. Each set consists of 30 deep breaths. Sometimes I get so lost in the moment that I lose count of my breaths. With each set, I live in the moment visualizing different things. Set 1 is my mind-muscle connection, set 2 I focus on white light healing my brain end body (true or not I believe I have no lesions) set 3 I focus on balance and energy. I actually visualize my entire balance routine. Studies show that visualizing works and my balance, while not 100% yet, has absolutely improved. thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos

[marierossler]

Coffee Self Talk by Kristen Helmsetter is a great mindfulness thing I Am incorporating in my life to help with depression attitude and so much more.

[michelledurdel]

Dr. Boster thank you for explaining more in depth with nutrition and mindfulness You have saved my ife more than once and I know that you go above and beyond job qualifications to make the patient part of your village I look forward to the many years I have with you and your compassionate staff and can't forget River 🧠👁️💪🔥😊🧑‍🌾

[EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks so much for including vegetarian sources of protein and fiber!! I have been fascinated with the ongoing research on the gut micro biome and the gut-brain connection.

[dougtagg]

Thank you for the the Monday morning video. My mindfulness is listening to music while I am looking at art in detail from the Cleveland museum of art on my I pad. Doug coffee in hand from Lyndhurst.

[mommabear]

Thank you, Dr. Boster! As I strive towards being 5 for 5, one way that I practice mindfulness is a tip from you- I use a shower chair, so in the shower I clear my head and refocus while sitting and just listen and breathe.

[cc]

My old teacher Indra Devi Pandit, told me she felt hanging clothes on the line was a form of rajah yoga. Awareness in the moment and being of service to your family. I should add, cleaning stalls in the horse barn, is another.

[Queenie]

Hello Dr. Boster; thanks for another awesome video. I have questions. What do you think about people with MS drinking beverages with caffeine? I understand that sodas and energy drinks are not good, but is drinking with natural caffeine, like tea and coffee, better?