Saturday, January 12, 2013

Lisa Emrich's Posts

Summer Yard Sale: Question of the Week

Growing up, it seemed that our household had a perpetual “for the next garage sale” collection of items set aside.  The annual garage sale would be quite a grand event. I remember setting up tables in the garage, lots of long tables, covered with items marked with little price tags.  We would still be getting things ready... Read moreChevron

Heat and MS: An Impaired Ability to Regulate Temperatures

Heat sensitivity is a popular topic in the summer months, especially when you have multiple sclerosis.  It has been a popular topic on my mind as of late with temperatures reaching 103°F with heat index values between 110°F and 115°F.   What is heat index?   The heat index, or “apparent temperature,” is a... Read moreChevron

Jack Osbourne, Newly-Diagnosed with MS: Celebrity and Disease Awareness

If you are a regular member of the online MS community, you have already heard the news that Jack Osbourne (son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne) has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  The news was released in an interview with PEOPLE magazine on Sunday evening.   In the past 42 hours, there have been a minimum of 50 articles based on... Read moreChevron

Pregnancy, Infertility and Hormones: MS and Motherhood

Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed in women who are of child-bearing age.  As such, patients diagnosed with MS are frequently interested in the topics of fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and disease. Since the incidence of MS can be affected by hormones, it is understandable that women with MS may have concerns. What is the... Read moreChevron

Rewire Your Brain For Optimism: MS and Positive Thinking

No matter what your challenges may be, the ability to be resilient carries you forward in life.  The power of positive thinking - a phrase made popular by the Norman Vincent Peale publication of the same name in 1996 - is a philosophy which focuses on positive growth and the achievement of one’s highest potential.  The scientific... Read moreChevron