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We thought we would take the next 3 weeks sharing a bit about what we DO for a living. This week is Bobie Linnan. She will discuss how Thrive has changed her life, a bit about what it is and why it’s such an important part in her fight in managing ms.

We thought we would take the next 3 weeks sharing a bit about what we DO for a living. This week is Nikki Reed. As a prior fitness instructor for over a decade and one who has been studying nutrition and supplements since her 20’s, being a certified independent health coach is right up her alley. She will discuss how Optavia has changed her life, a bit about program and why it’s so important to fi...

Epstein-Barr virus is one of the nine known herpesviruses and one of the most common viruses found in humans. It is estimated that approximately 90% of the world´s population is infected with EBV. Infections typically occur in early childhood and are usually asymptomatic. However, when infections occur later in life, they frequently cause infectious mononucleosis (“glandular fever”) and other seri...

Ozone is THREE oxygen molecules bound together. Could this be a game changer in our journeys with multiple sclerosis? I believe it is. I also think that it’s worth spending the $$ to try and find out for yourself. This is not a new therapy in other countries (shocker!). Once again we have been kept in the dark. Let’s chat about my experience (Nikki) last week & my plans going forward with this tre...

The Yeast Connection by Dr Crook, Multiple Sclerosis by Judy Graham and The Candida Cure by Ann Boroch/foreward by Dr Perlmutter. These three books lead me to my interest in the similarities in my MS journey and all things they speak on in book. Did you know that YEAST is not just yeast infections and fungus on toenails? Yeast overgrowth is tied to ear and sinus problems, upper respiratory infecti...

In this episode we will take turns telling you our 5 VITAL things that have helped us through our MS journeys. Take a listen! You may just find comfort and joy in the same things!

“Great! Will I even be able to have KIDS now!?” Did that go through your mind after diagnosis before you had kiddos? Did that fear stop you from having kids? Most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis right around the time they are thinking about starting a family. Almost all medical journal articles out there say the same thing. BUT, there are some definite NO-no’s if you are on DMT’s. We...

Were you diagnosed when you were already in love and proceeded to get married and manage ms together? Were you already married and then diagnosed and it hurt your marriage? Was it part of the excuse of tearing you apart? Are you single and navigating the dating world? There’s so much to talk about!! Since Nikki has been divorced & in the dating world for 8 years, she will take the lead in this con...

What has microbiome research told us about MS? To prevent MS, we need to understand what causes it. 50 years of research has taught us that genes and environment and lifestyle factors like vitamin D, smoking and infections are important, but not the whole story. Experts think the gut microbiome might have a role by triggering or ramping up the immune system's faulty response in MS. Over the past d...

Let’s chat about that diagnosis!! Is it the end of your life if you receive BAD news? Will you be bitter and angry? Will you obsess over your old life month after month or year after year leaving you paralyzed to move forward? OR will you choose to see this new chapter of your beautiful life as an OPPORTUNITY to go & do something very different than what you thought was the plan? Dan Nevins is a t...

Are you newly diagnosed with MS and overwhelmed with what supplements you see other people taking? Do you wonder what ACTUALLY is the most important because you have TOO many? Or are you someone who really does not KNOW what supplements do what and so have not even starting taking any? Do you need a place to start? We are going to talk about our suggestions. Here’s ALL the supplements & NIH studie...

When it comes to managing multiple sclerosis, WEATHER can really affect us. Our gait changes, our energy is zapped by lack of sun, we stiffen and so much more. We talked about the heat last summer so now we will talk about the cold! Join us to hear how all 3 of us are affected differently and some tips we have found over the years to manage what COULD BE the downs of winter. 📌Here is the sauna Bo...

The majority of those diagnosed with MS at some point will have one of the two eye disorders occur. They are both very different in symptoms but rather common in length of time to recover. Take a listen if it could help you or a loved one.

In this episode we have Dr Amy Sullivan talk to us about her role in helping patients, spouses and family cope & deal with the life altering diagnosis of MS. She is currently a board certified health psychologist at the Mellon Center for MS at THE Cleveland Clinic.

Have you ever thought about writing down your thoughts? Getting it written on paper & out of your brain could help you manage your journey! Robbie, who lives in the UK, is 33 yrs old and was diagnosed with MS in 2015. Writing poetry helps him process the ups & downs of living this new challenging life. He hopes sharing his poems will help others both understand and relate. He wrote the book, “Thou...

Ever FEEL a MS symptom coming on? Do you immediately start worrying or focusing on it? Well that’s the last thing you should do. Did you know deeper, slower breathing can also let your body know to come out of fight-or-flight mode? You can literally use your breath to stop that from coming on. The mind, body, and breath are intimately connected and can influence each other. Essentially, your breat...

📣Calling all VETERAN’s diagnosed with MS. In this episode Bobie & I are going to walk you through what it means to be 100% rated through the VA (Veteran’s Affairs). The process. The contacts. The benefits. The do’s & do not’s. We will cover it. ❌The POC we discussed: Allen Gumpenberger - https://gumpslegal.com ❌Links about 100% benefits: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/derivative_sc.asp ❌ htt...

In this episode, we will chat about LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone), as a potential healing tool for MS. We'll talk about how LDN impacts the body & about the many emerging studies showing how LDN can accelerate healing for MS and a growing number of ailments. Here is my fav LDN FaceBook group: 📍 https://www.facebook.com/groups/108424385861883/?ref=share 📍LDN usage: LDNresearchTrust.org is where you c...

Have you ever tried energy work? We know our body is made of different frequencies. Every cell in our body. So what IS energy work? I always think “spiritual stuff” & not God centered when I hear it. However, if our bodies are made of energy could I be wrong? What am I missing here? How can someone sense what’s wrong with you from afar? Over the phone? What is our pain & illness trying to tell us?...

When it comes to managing autoimmune challenges, stress is a big factor in daily life. Working out of the home and for someone else could be a huge disadvantage in your journey. Today we will cover why working from home may be more advantageous for your healing. We will give some examples of options out there. We will also cover multilevel marketing in more depth as we all have or are currently ea...

“Oh wow, you don’t even look like you have MS” or “What? You have MS?” All 3 of us have heard this. I mean if you look so good..how come you can’t do X or Y or Z…is what we think they are saying. MS is mostly an invisible disease. Family members, co-workers, loved ones and people in general are impacted by things they can SEE. The wheelchairs, the canes, the foot drag..those things they have empat...

Let’s talk about bladder health. 80% of those managing multiple sclerosis will have some sort of bladder issues at some point of their journey. We will discuss the common bladder issues that point to bladder problems. We will talk about ways to help you manage bladder issues. Lastly we will discuss what Nikki is going through and what to expect on a typical first appointment with a urologist. We h...

Do common colds and viruses make us more vulnerable to MS attacks? Bobie, Tara & I sure think so... Should you jump to steroid treatments or let your body heal first? Lets talk about how we manage it when it happens!

How does God impact our journey with MS? How do we include God in our daily lives? What are some tools you can use in your daily battle? Come join Tara and I as we share our walk! Some tools we talk about: 📌 The Prophetic and Healing Power of Your Words: Creating an Atmosphere for the Miraculous: https://tinyurl.com/mrxcmxdh 📌 90 Days to Possessing Your Healing: https://tinyurl.com/4zc6rm2p 📌Ch...

These days it seems most are getting Ocrevus infusions twice a year. It is one of the most common MS infusion drugs on the market. Tara & Bobie have both been on this drug for years. What do they do to prepare? What do they bring with to pass the time? What’s a 4-6hr appointment look like? What are their side effects day of and up to a week after? Let’s find out all the details!!