Have You Tried Yoga?
March 16, 2026
At some point in your MS journey you will be asked, gently, often by a well-intentioned friend or family member, if you’ve “tried yoga?” And from what I see when I scroll the MS support groups on social media, it’s not always welcome advice. Reactions range from basic eye roll emojis to more slightly defensive comments, often about mobility and a perceived inability to participate in what we think yoga is.Set that thought aside for a moment while I reveal I’m a NYC-trained yoga teacher with 25...
My Enemy Became My Best Friend
February 18, 2026
July 3rd, 2013 was the day I found out my enemy was close. Many lesions in my brain and spine kind of close. I remember when my neuro doctor wrote the name of three MS specialists that he recommended. I laughed when I saw the scribbles and told him “you write like a doctor.” He laughed too and told me I was going to be alright. I believed him.
Why Participate in MS Research? What You Should Know
February 18, 2026
Participating in research is one of the most meaningful ways patients can help advance care—not only for themselves, but for the entire MS community. Research studies, including clinical trials, help us better understand MS, improve diagnostic tools, and develop safer and more effective treatments. Many of the therapies and imaging techniques used in routine care today exist because patients before you chose to participate in research. By taking part, you help shape the future of MS care while...
