Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MS
My infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him …
Cathy Chester
Lessons I Learned as a New Mother That Will Help You Live a Better Life with MS
I can barely remember a time when I didn’t have MS, when I didn’t feel exhausted after waking in the …
Why It’s Important to Empower Yourself with Information About Multiple Sclerosis
When I learned I had Multiple Sclerosis, I shed some tears and then rearranged my life. There were no …
A Tale of One MS Patient: When You’re Weary of Injections and Making Decisions
After taking myself off Copaxone – because after 25 years I grew weary of injecting sharp needles into …
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple Sclerosis
I recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. …
How to Prepare for Special Occasions When Living with Multiple Sclerosis
I recently attended a red carpet gala for an award ceremony being held by my new women’s group. The group …
An Open Letter to Myself About My MS
Dear Body, Why do you continue to disobey me? I don’t understand. Have I mistreated you so badly over the …
Seven Gifts That Can Help You Enjoy the Holiday Season
When December rolls around I find myself feeling joyful, anxious, happy and nervous. There’s so much to do …
Five Ways to Help You Feel Good During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be a time of great stress for many in the Multiple Sclerosis community. Difficult symptoms …
How to Manage the Stress and Confusion About Health as We Age
The older I get the more confused I become about my health. That sounds odd coming from this midlife woman …
Four Ways to Be Better Listeners for a Kinder World
When I was a little girl I remember my mom driving me and my grandmother to visit my great-aunt …
When You’re Down and Troubled and You Need Some Loving Care
Sometimes it’d be easier to give into that black cloud of depression when our lives feel out of control. …
We May Have Multiple Sclerosis But We Are Never Invisible
I have never been invisible. Not before my diagnosis or since. I have a voice and opinions. I want …
A New Video Series to Educate and Inspire the MS Community
There’s strength in numbers when it comes to community. Shared stories and new ideas envelop us in love, …
How Electronic Medical Records Could Save Valuable Time in an Emergency
A few years ago I went back to school to earn a certificate in patient advocacy. I wanted to …
A New Study on Using Food as Medicine for People with MS
There’s been a lot of buzz about a small clinical trial about diet and MS. Dr. Ilana Katz Sand, …
Six Ways To Take Care of Your MS When Loved Ones Are Sick
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they face the difficult task of watching a loved one suffer with …
Taking a Fresh Look at Exercise Training for Progressive MS
We all know the benefits of exercise. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves our mood, strengthens our …
After 31 Years It’s Time to Re-Evaluate & Make Changes in My MS Care
This week I spent a good deal of time leafing through news articles, perusing medical journals, and scouring the Internet …
How to Hold Onto Hope in the Face of Darkness
It’s amazing how much better I feel when I can go outdoors and breathe in all of nature. Even if …