Living well with multiple sclerosis (MS)
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Exercising regularly, eating healthy, staying hydrated, and getting quality sleep can keep your mood and energy levels up. See below for more tips.
Find your community. Connection can help you feel valued, confident, and supported.
Make time for things that make you happy, such as spending time in nature, listening to music, reading, learning something new, or getting creative with painting, drawing, or cooking.
Learn to manage stress by setting achievable goals, focusing your energy on the things you have control over, journaling, or making a list of things you are grateful for every day.
Choose activities that suit your fitness level, consistency is key.
Establish a bedtime routine and avoid screens right before bed for better sleep quality.
Add whole grains, nuts, and healthy proteins into your diet for their nutritional value, such as fiber, calcium, and omega-3.
They are often high in fat, sugars, and salt.
Add lemon, strawberries, cucumber or herbs for flavor.
Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals.
Prepackaged and restaurant foods usually contain a lot of salt and unhealthy fat. Preparing food at home can help lower your fat, sugar, and salt intake.
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