The MS Walk was held on April 22nd, and I am proud to say that $2,770 was raised by my team alone. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to walk with me, who donated or sent words of wisdom and support. It is all appreciated.
On the date, our chapter of the walk raised over $81,000 that will go toward MS research in the hopes of finding a cure. (I have yet to hear how much was raised across Canada on the day)
However, in the interim while waiting for a medical miracle I have found a very handy little video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc
The speaker is Dr. Terry Wahls. She has MS and found the disease incredibly disabling, even while being treated with the same medications that have been recommended for myself. Although I am having a positive experience on the same drug therapy, this doctor's inspiring story has opened my eyes to more things I can do to help my body.
Recently I went to my MS doctor and asked for a diet that he would recommend to MS patients. He said there was no definitive, or tested diet for people with MS but recommended I try a Dairy FREE, Gluten FREE diet for general health.
It has been 4 weeks on this new diet, and I feel fantastic. It may be the Sun that has finally decided to grace us with its presence, or the fact that the school year has officially ended, instead of the diet but either way I feel amazing.
2 weeks into my Dairy FREE, Gluten FREE diet I was sent this video in an email from my boyfriends' mother. She got it from a friend who had heard I had MS and thought the video might help. Immediately after seeing the video I started planning out all the food I had to eat. I started Dr. Wahl's eating regimen the day after.
Although it is A LOT of food, and my grocery bills have increased because of it I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling with MS, or anyone who just wants to keep their body in good shape.
Even if you cannot give up Gluten and/or Dairy (believe me, I have my cheat days) my philosophy when it comes to Dr. Wahl's diet, is "It can't hurt." Who couldn't do with some more Fruits and Veggies?? And knowing which vegetables are good for different parts of your development and physical health is very handy too.
I would recommend this to parents with young families as well, to promote your children's growth and development.
Please understand, I am not Dr. Wahls, nor am I a Doctor, I am just someone who is passing on information that seems to be working for me. I hope it helps you too. Please consult your personal doctor about diets, your own health situation, supplements and your dietary needs.
-Brandolyn
