#22 Healthy Habits Physios Recommend for Managing MS

While doctors focus on managing multiple sclerosis through medications and disease modifying therapies (see our previous episode!), us physiotherapists focus on managing symptoms through non-invasive strategies. 

Of these, our first step is usually to help people to maximise lifestyle factors by building healthy habits! 

Tune in as we walk through the key evidence-backed lifestyle factors for managing MS; from sunlight exposure, to sleep habits, to diet. 

— 

💪 TAKE CHARGE! 

With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide 

— 

TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 — Intro 

01:09 — Why healthy habits? 

03:15 — Vitamin D (Sunlight) 

07:37 — Cooling strategies (and note on Exercise) 

11:02 — Maximising Sleep 

20:38 — Is there a "best" Diet? 

33:03 — Alcohol & Smoking 

35:23 — Managing Stress 

39:58 — What about exercise? 

41:41 — Changing habits is hard! 

46:51 — Wrapping up 

— 

🤔 Who are we? 

Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. 

New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! 

Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below. 

— 

🎉 Support what we do! 

https://www.physikits.com/support 

— 

SOCIAL LINKS 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physikits 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physikits 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits