Introduction to Overcoming MS with Dr. Jonathan White (webinar highlights) | S4E31

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Introduction to Overcoming MS with Dr. Jonathan White (webinar highlights) | S4E31

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are taking you back to one of our particularly popular webinars, ‘Introduction to Overcoming MS’ with Dr. Jonathan White. Whether you are new to Overcoming MS or have followed the Program for years, this episode will be a well-worthy listen as Jonathan guides you through each step and the evidence behind it. 
This webinar was recorded 30 June 2021 as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webinar series. 
  
Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.     
    
Topics and Timestamps:
01:25 Introduction and opening speech by Dr. White 
22:58 Diet: Understanding fats and why animal fat is problematic 
26:09 Sunlight and Vitamin D: A range of benefits for MS and other conditions 
32:29 Exercise: Start low but you can push yourself to improve 
35:41 Mindfulness and Meditation: Evidence they reduce stress 
37:16 Medication: Part of the Overcoming MS Program 
39:23 Prevention in family members: Avoid smoking to protect your family 
42:11 Change your life, for life: Follow the whole Overcoming MS Program 
  
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More info and links:   
 
The Overcoming MS Program: 

Where to start: New to OMS? | Overcoming MS 
The Overcoming MS Program: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Recovery Program – UK, USA & Australia | Overcoming MS 
Read the Overcoming MS books: Books by Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis | Overcoming MS 
Recipes, Exercise classes, meditation sessions and more: Multiple Sclerosis Books & Resources | Overcoming MS 

Other useful links: 

Film: The Connection 
MSGym with Trevor Wicken 
MSing Link with Gretchen Hawley 
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear 
   Read the Overcoming MS books: Books by Overcoming  Multiple Sclerosis | Overcoming MS 
Recipes, Exercise classes, meditation sessions and more: Multiple Sclerosis Books & Resources | Overcoming MS 
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub 
Visit the Overcoming MS website    

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