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Multiple Sclerosis

3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley 3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Chris Holland's Kantina, located in Rockland County, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos, and more in the hamlet of Sparkill in Orangetown. Holland has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; howeve…
COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses. Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14. UF Health said more than 100 people participated in the study, attending a silent retreat for eight days where they meditated for 10 hours each day. Researchers collected blood samples weeks prior to the retreat, directly before, directly after and months af…
Nyack Hospital Expert Talks Multiple Sclerosis, From Diagnosis To Treatment Nyack Hospital Expert Talks Multiple Sclerosis, From Diagnosis To Treatment
Nyack Hospital Expert Talks Multiple Sclerosis, From Diagnosis To Treatment NYACK, N.Y. -- A multiple sclerosis -- or MS -- diagnosis can trigger fears of disability and pain in many patients. However, MS varies in severity and in some cases may not even require treatment. While there is no cure for the disease, taking prescribed medication and implementing dietary changes can positively impact many of those affected.  "The most common question people ask is whether there’s a diet that can help fight the disease," said Jennifer Reardon, Certified Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroscience Registered Nurse at the Madlyn Borelli Multiple Sclerosis Center at Nyack H…