MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast
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In the MS-Perspektive Podcast, I present my view of multiple sclerosis and show you how you can make the best of the diagnosis. Because a beautiful and fulfilling life is also possible with multiple sclerosis.
Here you will find information and strategies on how you can actively influence your course. In addition, I publish solo articles with my experiences, interview experts and on various topics related to living with MS as well as other affected people. In addition, there are a few episodes that serve the relaxation, positive attitude and stimulation.
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Im MS-Perspektive Podcast stelle ich Dir meine Sichtweise die Multiple Sklerose vor und zeige Dir, wie Du das beste aus der Diagnose machen kannst. Denn ein schönes und erfülltes Leben ist auch mit Multipler Sklerose möglich. Hier findest Du Informationen und Strategien, wie Du Deinen Verlauf aktiv beeinflussen kannst. Dazu veröffentliche ich Solobeiträge mit meinen Erfahrungen, interviewe Experten und zu verschiedensten Themen rund um ein Leben mit MS sowie andere Betroffene. Außerdem gibt es einige bunte Folgen, die der Entspannung, positiven Einstellung und Anregung dienen.
Unlocking the Nutritional Code for MS. Exploring the Nourand project with Dr. Mireia Sospedra. How, what and when to eat with multiple sclerosis.
You can find the written version of the interview on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/37-mireia-sospedra
This time Mireia Sospedra is my interview guest and we are talking about Nourand, an information plattform for multiple sclerosis patients who are looking for trustworthy information about a healthy diet. One of the things a person affected by MS can influence itself is food – what to eat and how to prepare it. And the more we are learning about the gut microbiome and central nervous system interaction, the more relevant it seems to take care of eating healthy. But what is healthy? What makes sense and which alleged facts have no scientific basis?
Table of Contents
- Introduction – Who is Mireia Sospedra?
- About Nourand and its Purpose
- Exploring the Ten Main Points of Nourand
- Questionnaires and Interactive Learning within Nourand
- User Engagement and Future Plans for Nourand
- Supporting the MS Community
Introduction – Who is Mireia Sospedra?
I was born and grew up in Barcelona, where I also studied Biology and pursued my PhD in autoimmune diseases.
After my PhD, I worked for two years as post-doctoral fellow in Paris, and afterwards, in 2001, I decided to further build my training in translational immunology in the United States. I moved to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where I started working on multiple sclerosis. This disease has subsequently been the focus of my research until now. During my post-doc in the USA, I met my husband, who is German. We got married in 2004, in 2005 we returned to Europe, and in 2006 we got our son. Since we are back in Europe, we have lived and worked in Hamburg for 5 years and for the last 12 years in Zurich.
As you can imagine after listening to my trajectory, traveling and discovering new places is something I love, as well as cinema, which is another of my great passions.
What message would you like to share with people affected by multiple sclerosis who are interested in exploring the connection between nutrition and MS through Nourand?
Nourand can help people affected by MS to better understand their disease, how the digestive-, immune- and nervous systems work and interact, advantages and disadvantges of diets, foods and nutrients in a simple way and from the hand of experts in order to be able INCORPORATE nutrition into the management of their disease.
Finally, where can our audience find Nourand and begin their journey of discovery and empowerment in nutrition and MS?
You can find Nourand on our web page
And also in LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook under the name Nourand
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Many thanks to Mireia and everybody who helped to create the scientific facts for a healthy diet. I think it is always great to take an active part in influencing the long-term prognosis of the disease and use as many options as possible to do so.
See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele
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Information and tips on the topic of multiple sclerosis
- #028: Clearing the Fog – Understanding Vision Problems in Multiple Sclerosis
- #026: Cognitive disorders in MS – when the mind goes on strike
- #019: Sensory disturbances in MS – from waddling to electricity shocks
- #018: Movement limitations in MS – how to best maintain strength, balance and mobility
- #016: What is fatigue and how do you deal with it best?
- #012: Overview about possible MS Symptoms
- #010: The disease-modifying therapy (DMT) to prevent MS progression
- #008: Different types of treatment and prevention for MS
- #007: The types of MS – from prodromal phase to progressive course
- #005: Whom do I tell about my MS diagnosis?
- #003: 10 reasons to see a neurologist who specializes in MS
- #002: How can a rapid and clear diagnosis be made?
MS patients
- #029: Living a fulfilling life with MS in the USA. Interview with patient leader Cathy Chester
- #025: Living with progressive MS. Interview with disability advocate Mark Webb from UK
- #023: Interview with Tamara Fumagalli from Italy about her life, writing and travelling with MS
- #021: Living with MS in Ireland. Interview with patient advocate Ciara O’Meara
- #017: Living with MS in Italy. Interview with patient expert Paola Kruger
- #015: Living with MS in Belgium. Interview with patient advocate Pieter van Galen
- #011: Empowerment through adventure. Interview with Lori Schneider
- #006: Interview with Tania Pilz about the international MS-Community Austria and more
- #001: My (Nele Handwerkers) personal journey with MS
MS Experts
- #024: Research on myelin repair. Interview with Dr. Markley Silva Oliveira on the effect of corticosteroid medrysone
- #022: Exploring exercise’s immune benefits and MS symptom relief: Prof. Ulrik Dalgas shares insights
- #020: How to optimize employment and prevent job loss for people with MS. Interview with Dr. Blanca De Dios
- #014: Smoking and MS. Why and how to quit? Interview with Dr. Claudia Marck
- #013: How to prevent falls caused by MS. Interview with Laurits Taul Madsen
- #009: Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) Syndrome in MS. Interview with Dr. Alon Kalron
- #004: Interview with Dr. Aaron Boster on the 10 red flags when to change your neurologist