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Kelly O’Dell & Raya’s Big Purple Dog Walk

Kelly O’Dell & Raya’s Big Purple Dog Walk Say hello to Kelly O'Dell and her black Labrador Retriever Raya who are fundraising for MS-UK to help them get out and explore interesting places, find new walks and get more exercise.  I have signed up for the Big Purple Dog Walk
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Did you know a physiotherapist can provide acupuncture?

Did you know a physiotherapist can provide acupuncture? AACP Chairman, Jonathan Hobbs explains the benefits of this traditional Chinese medicine. Most people have heard of acupuncture, many know it involves needles and that its origins come from traditional Chinese medicine, but how does acupuncture actually work and did you know
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My holistic approach

My holistic approach Nutritional therapist and naturopath Tanya Clarke explains how she manages her condition with diet and lifestyle. My first symptoms began in 1993 when I was running a busy manufacturing business with my mother. I had eye pain, blurry and double vision as well as suffering from debilitating
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Wear your pin with pride

Wear your pin with pride Claim your free MS-UK pin badge today by joining our Supporters’ Club Wear your MS-UK pin badge with pride in time for MS Awareness Week this April and help increase awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS). When up sign up to MS-UK’s Supporters’ Club today, we’ll
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Alternative therapies for pain

Alternative therapies for pain We look at some holistic therapies which can help with symptoms of pain. Getting into nature Way back in 1984, an early pioneer of using nature as therapy, Dr Roger Ulrich, director of Texas A&M University’s Centre for Health Systems and Design, studied the records of
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Getting involved in your community

Getting involved in your community There are so many reasons to get involved with your community. There are certainly many known outcomes that are positive for individuals and the communities themselves. Outcomes found from community inclusion can include reduced loneliness and isolation, peer-to-peer support, increased social connections and keeping physically
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Reflexology and MS

Reflexology and MS Our Helpline Officer Laura explains what reflexology is, and how it can benefit you when you have multiple sclerosis. Reflexology is a complementary therapy that predominantly works on the feet, but can also be on the hands, face and ears. It is a non-invasive therapy that is
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Do something special this Spring for MS-UK

Do something special this Spring for MS-UK Go the egg-stra mile this Easter for MS-UK! Why not host your own Easter fundraising event? Do something special this Spring to make a difference in the lives of those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Looking for activities to entertain the family during
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The daily grind

The daily grind Adrian Nelson reflects on his life’s trajectory since his MS diagnosis It was 2008, I was a young enthusiastic company director driving 200 miles most days from my home in the East Midlands to customers in the West. The recession was starting to bite, and our customers
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Adam marks five years since diagnosis with 105-mile walk

Adam marks five years since diagnosis with 105-mile walk Meet Adam Varlow who is challenging himself to walk 105 miles over March with his beloved pooch for MS-UK, that’s the equivalent of four marathons! Adam, from Lytchett Matravers, and his cocker spaniel Lennon are taking part in the charity Big
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