Alene L. Brennan, RYT

Managing a chronic illness can feel all-consuming: scheduling the doctor’s appointments, calling the insurance company, and going for the scans and infusions. This of course is on top of normal...

I've seen buzz in the news about sitting being the “new smoking” in terms of habits that negatively impact your health. But what happens when standing or physical activity isn’t...

If you’re affected by the heat or the cold – or both – the temperatures outside can sometimes make you feel like you’re stuck in your own house. If you...

During a past appointment with a neurologist, I received great news that everything was stable. Our visit was going well, and just as we were wrapping up, the doctor mentioned...

It’s hard enough to understand multiple sclerosis (MS) when you’re the one experiencing it. It’s invisible and unpredictable, and it creates some pretty weird and unexpected symptoms. So it’s understandable...

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean you experience a range of energy levels throughout your day. Its unpredictable nature can make it challenging. That’s why I find it so...

Summer is the season of “fun in the sun.” But what happens when multiple sclerosis (MS) makes you fear the sun? Hot summer days can trigger even more fatigue, not...

It's a simple question: "how are you feeling?" But when you're living with MS, the answer is anything but simple. It's complicated and forever fluctuating. So how do you give...

Ever since getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), my body doesn’t love the heat. No hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, or space heaters for me. My body didn’t love the heat...

I used to thrive on working out. I ran races, learned to box, and even completed a sprint triathlon. There was a thrill challenging my limits. Since then, I was...

Each of our experiences living with multiple sclerosis is unique to us. Some of us may battle mobility issues, others may struggle with fatigue and brain fog, and others may...

Living with an invisible disease of which fatigue is one of the most common and challenging symptoms is not easy. It’s a giant thorn in the side of almost everyone...

We like to think of our doctor as the source of helpful recommendations to manage multiple sclerosis (MS), right? But what if they’re actually a gatekeeper and withholding information, such...

When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of date night with my husband or a fun "galentine’s" girls’ night out. That’s how I’ve celebrated for years and still do...

The best gift of all would be a cure for MS. While that may not be possible now, I do believe there are some gifts that can potentially help us...

As we ring in the new year, many of us are trying to figure out the details of a new insurance plan. Or maybe you have the same insurance plan...

Winter isn’t the easiest of times to stay positive and in a good mood. On one hand, I feel more freedom because I don’t have to worry about the effects...

We were designed to live in community. It feels good to spend time with family and friends. We reminisce on the good ol’ days. We share updates on each other’s...

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My dad’s side of the family has 40+ members so it’s not too often that we all get together. Thanksgiving...

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your MS medications? The question alone can tug at your heart. With MS being so complicated, unpredictable, and a bit mysterious...