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Ways to Wellness

Ways to Wellness is the newest addition to our Resources section. Here we will provide information on alternative ways to improve our health beyond medication.

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Journaling Creative Writing Therapy with Mari L. McCarthy. "CreateWriteNow", Mari guides clients in utilizing their creative writing skills and talents for self-discovery, personal growth and healing. Journaling helps them reduce stress, resolve problems, adjust their attitudes and accomplish more goals.

American Heart Association Web site has tips on healthy eating, exercise and health checks to make sure we know heart health indicators. It offers a "Choose to Move" exercise program for women.

Healthy Living with MS link to the National MS Society's Web page with recommendations on diet, exercise, stretching, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMs), and more. "Wellness is a dynamic state of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being that can be achieved even in the presence of a chronic illness or disability."

Kazuko Mumma and the ancient art of Qigong Introduction to her teaching which includes parts of the guest chat transcript and a link to the entire transcript.

Rewiring the Brain: The Life Skills Approach, by Marc Lerner; electronic book review by Dean Kramer, aka DeanOP

Qigong for Life! Q&A Send an e-mail to Kazuko Mumma and check back here for your answer!

"Yoga in Chairs" by Liz Franklin; video review of three levels of Yoga exercise which can be performed sitting in a chair.

Videos available through the National MS Society: Yoga, understanding MS, water exercise, life planning and independence and advocacy.

"The Core Program" by Peggy Brill; book review on Brill's floor exercise program to strengthen your core or mid-section.

WebMD Multiple Sclerosis Health Center: With links to resources to help understand MS better.