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Hydrotherapy or water-based therapy has been used by humans for thousands of years. The benefits of being in water have been reported far and wide, however for those living with MS it can be unclear if it is worth the hassle. There have been concerns raised about heat sensitivity [...]

Some of you may be familiar with the Overcoming MS program devised by Australian Professor George Jelinek post his MS diagnosis over 20 years ago.  It is an evidence based set of protocols showing that lifestyle choices such as the food you eat, the supplements you take, the exercise [...]

In July MS Auckland invited Gilly to present the latest findings on how powerful exercise is in managing MS symptoms, in slowing progression down and in enjoying a better quality of life.  She explains why you may find it hard to start exercising in spite of knowing how beneficial [...]

New Zealand has successfully treated it's first Multiple Sclerosis aHSCT patient, watch the MS Society of New Zealand's webinar to hear from a panel of experts and the patient himself.  You will hear about David's experience going through the process and how he is faring months post treatment, as [...]

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research (University of Tasmania) run a free 6 week online course called 'Understanding Multiple Sclerosis' aimed at any member of the public with an interest in Multiple Sclerosis, whether living with it, supporting someone who has it, all members of the medical fraternity or [...]

The effect of heat on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms is real. Physiologically, the nerve conduction speed can slow down which can exacerbate a whole range of symptoms. This varies between individuals. However, the good news is that research has shown a range of techniques that can help manage this [...]