Main description:

'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio

'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London

A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.

The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.

If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.

Contents:

i: Foreword ii: Preface iii: About the editors iv: About the contributors v: Part 1: The Lay of the Land 1: Understanding multiple sclerosis vi: Part 2: The Directions 2: Overview of the OMS Program 3: Eat well 4: Get enough sun and vitamin D 5: Exercise 6: Meditation, mindfulness and the mind-bodyconnection 7: Medication 8: Progressive MS 9: Families and prevention vii: Part 3: Keeping on track 10: I've just been diagnosed with MS 11: Choosing your healthcare team 12: Mental health 13: Building resilience 14: Work 15: Disclosure 16: Pregnancy and childbirth 17: Sticking with the OMS Program viii: Part 4: The road ahead 18: Facing an uncertain future 19: The road ahead ix: Index