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🍁🇨🇦🍁 #MS, MS rehab, neuroplasticity #EBV, #postviral, #PASC, personalized medicine@ genetics, Covid cautious, play detective, ex-research chemist and #biochemicalpathway 🤓. #TheMSGym. Opinions are mine. Also native gardening, knitting, more. she/her
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WHY YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE GETTING YOU RESULTS

🧠🧠 Did you know your brain controls everything you do in fitness and rehab? Your nervous system has …

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#FeedForMSFolk #neurorehab #neurorehabilitation #MultipleSclerosis #TheMSGym.
WHY YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE GETTING YOU RESULTS 🧠🧠 Did you know your brain controls everything you do in fitness and rehab? Your nervous system has 3 essential parts: 1️🧠 Sensory Input – what you see, feel, and sense (eyes, vestibular system, proprioception) 2️🧠 Neural Integration – how your brain processes and organizes that information 3️🧠 Motor Output – the actual movement you create (squats, pushups, lunges, corrective exercises) 🧠 THE PROBLEM? Most fitness and therapy programs only train the motor output piece. That’s why so many programs feel incomplete — they skip the brain’s input and integration systems that drive movement quality. ✅A truly effective, brain-based exercise program must include: 🧠 Sensory drills (eye + vestibular training) 🧠 Neural integration (kinetic chain + coordination) 🧠 Motor output (traditional strength + corrective training) This is exactly what I build for you inside The MS Gym — programs that train your entire nervous system, not just your muscles. Because when you train your brain, your body follows. 🧠 #TheMSGym #BrainBasedTraining #NeurologicalFitness #MSWarrior #Neuroplasticity ##movementismedicine #multiplesclerosis #mssucks #neurologicaldisorder
September 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Moved this beauty across the road to the stream she was heading for today. She was on the shoulder, right side right after a hill and easily could have been shmucked. Blandings turtles are threatened in Ontario and endangered in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence area. #Blandings #threatened #endangered
Phot of a Blandings turtle after a rainstorm, making her carapace shiny and almost black - the yellow throat and jaw a stark contrast. She’s sitting on the shoulder with lots of fresh green foliage behind her, trying to cross the road. Here she is just peeking her head out to look around and find the stream.
May 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Looks like the adolescent risk is higher than childhood infection, but the risk is significantly increased for both. Mono (from EBV) as a young adult shows an insignificant increase.

So childhood exposure still not the best plan. I ended up with MS despite that. 🤷‍♀️
Printed version for both photos: Infectious mononucleosis in childhood (hazard ratio [HR], 1.98; 95% CI, 1.21-3.23) and adolescence (HR, 3.00; 95% CI, 2.48-3.63) was associated with an increased risk of an MS diagnosis that remained significant after controlling for shared familial factors in stratified Cox proportional hazards regression (HRs, 2.87 [95% CI, 1.44-5.74] and 3.19 [95% CI, 2.29-4.46], respectively). Infectious mononucleosis in early adulthood was also associated with risk of a subsequent MS diagnosis (HR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.18-3.05), but this risk was attenuated and was not significant after controlling for shared familial factors (HR, 1.51; 95% CI, 0.82-2.76). Conclusions and Relevance These findings suggest that IM in childhood and particularly adolescence is a risk factor associated with a diagnosis of MS, independent of shared familial factors. See alt.txt below photo 1 cor image in print form
May 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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I’ve been trying to avoid AI due to energy usage. But I’ve been searching out a recipe my mom used to make in the 70s to no avail. She’s almost 97 and doesn’t remember making it. Today chat.gpt and I may have figured it out - and made it gluten free. 😭❤️🙏🏼

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🔹 Caramel Syrup Base (Stovetop) 150 g brown sugar (light or dark) 45 g unsalted butter 200 mL boiling water Optional: 1/4 tsp salt or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (added after boiling) Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and cook for 1–2 minutes until fully dissolved and bubbling. Carefully add boiling water (it may sputter). Stir well and simmer another 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add vanilla or salt if using. Pour this hot syrup into a greased 20–23 cm baking dish or deep pie dish. Set aside while you prepare the batter. 🔹 Cake Batter (Gluten-Free Sponge Layer) 125 g gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum) 100 g granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 120 mL milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based) 30 g melted butter (or neutral oil) 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Gently spoon or pour the batter over the caramel layer in the dish — don’t stir or mix! Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden and puffed on top. A toothpick inserted near the center (but not too deep) should come out with a few moist crumbs. 🔹 To Serve Let cool for 10–15 minutes so the caramel thickens. Spoon into bowls while warm — the bottom should be rich and saucy, with a soft cake layer on top. *** no guarantees! I haven’t tried it yet!
May 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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WALKING BETTER DOWNSTAIRS
#MultipleSclerosis #NeuroRehab #neuroplasticity #rehab #FeedForMSFolk

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I had to start with a single magazine! 🙃🤣

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Worth the work and the time! #MS
WALKING BETTER DOWN STAIRS If you struggle with climbing and descending stairs, you are not alone. Many many people affected with a neurological condition find stairs super challenging. In this video, we are going to work on going down stairs. Descending stairs requires four big things: 1. Ankle / Knee mobility 2. Leg strength 3. Core stability 4. Healthy vestibular function However, trying to slowly lower your body 7.5 inches (18 cm) when you lack any one of the four key elements above can make going down stairs extremely frustrating. Instead of “force feeding” that movement into your brain, which likely doesn’t have that range of motion available, we can progressively improve your joint mobility, muscular strength, core stability, and vestibular (balance) function in smaller steps… literally. You can master the “down stairs” movement using 1 inch (2.5 cm) platforms to build up to a standard step height. This progressive approach will encourage your body to move and train in a way that will not stress out your brain and cause more symptoms. They KEYS to mastering this movement: 1. Use the appropriate level of balance support (wall, walker, countertop, railing). 2. Drop SLOWLY into the movement paying attention to RELAXING your body. 3. Pause at the bottom of the movement and find your balance. 4. Push your body back onto the top of the platform using your quads, glutes, and core. Once you can perform 10-15 reps on BOTH LEGS with less dependence on your assistive device or surface, INCREASE THE HEIGHT of your platform by 1 inch (2.54 cm). If you can aim to improve an inch every two weeks, it is possible that you will be able to walk up and down stair with more ease and confidence within 12-16 weeks. That would be HUGE! #multiplesclerosis #movementismedicine #neurologicconditions #chronicillness #neurologicaldisorder #disabledtiktok #fyp #foryoupage #mssucks
May 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Upcoming MS Gym Workshop: Walking Strong
#MS #neuroplasticity #walking #rehab #neurologicalendurance #balance

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Photo of legs and feet of a motivated person with MS using trekking poles on a pathway. Additionally you can see the title of the workshop which is The MS Gym: Walking Strong. This Workshop is FOR YOU if: - You can walk for 2 minutes or more at a time. - You use a walker, crutches, or poles to perform daily activities at home. - You experience foot drop, leg weakness or balance problems. - You are wanting to improve walking strength, balance, and endurance. This Workshop is NOT for you if: - You use a chair, scooter, or are seated on a rollator to perform your daily activities. - You find it difficult to sit without slumping or falling to one side. - You cannot stand fully upright using an assistive device for 2 minutes. - You cannot walk more than 2 minutes. ** If you fall into this category or feel you are “on the fence,” please know I have several upcoming workshops designed for specifically for you. ( If you can't attend live, a replay will be sent following the event for those who register. )
April 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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A retrospective cohort study showing nothing surprising to me - but validation of my experiences with #EBV reactivation post #covid19 infection. ALSO - noticed that #TheLancet now has a share to #Bluesky option - well done!

No #antivirals = #MS progression.

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Simply a screen shot of the findings. This with Covid-19 infections who did not require hospital admission during acute phase had increased test positivity dates for bacterial infections AND viral diseases (including EBV, HSV1, respiratory viral diseases.
April 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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We started using Eco-Max dish liquid. It’s great. I’ve used Palmolive original my whole life because everything else at my hands. Zero issues with Eco-max!
Photo of the label of Canadian made Eco Max dishwashing liquid, stating that it’s powerful and plant based and contains aloe vera.
March 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Not shocking, as one who is homozygous for #C677T and for whom #Covid-19 initiates all sorts of health drama every time. #Preprint only at this point. But I’ve already seen lots of this conversation in #EBV and #covid groups.
“Homozygous C677T allele is the MTHFR genes is a pre-existing predictor of disease trajectory.”
March 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Russia also produces potash.

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Screen shot / “Putin offers to sell minerals to Trump, including from Russian-occupied Ukraine”
March 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Voted. ✅ Trying to ignore the fact that by voting for the absolute best candidate, vote splitting is still happening. #onpoli
Local voting site in rural Ontario. 1900s red brick town hall with big wooden doors.
February 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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#Canadian based #socialmedia. #Pixelfed and
#Loops by Pixelfed. #bluesky peeps, you know what to do here! #canpoli #cdnpoli #madeinCanada #fediverse #opensource

Replaces #instagram, #TikTok and more.

Links to Pixelfed have supposedly been blocked by #Meta.

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Proposed social media platform logos. The rainbow donut has all my love! Screenshot linked in - Daniel Supernault founder from Grand Prairie, AB.
February 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Great 2022 British Medical huge, Journal article summarizing all the ways #covid can do damage. So many walking around not realizing that new onset issues are due to a previous infection.

Last week I spent five days with major investigations into red flag symptoms.

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Image describing all the ways Covid infections can leave their mark including red flag emergent issues.
February 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Some countries use weapons and bullying tactics. Others:
🤣❤️🇨🇦🍁 Oh #Canada #cdnpoli #canpoli
Screeen shot from a FB group for folks with celiac disease, who are used to having to spend hours reading labels! “I just read a comment from someone on another page. They mentioned going to the supermarket and finding everybody quietly reading labels like it was a library. I don’t feel so out of place anymore.:)”
February 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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I’m part of a FB group Made in Canada. Saw this today. So many countries are commenting on how they are purposefully buying Canadian - including folks all over the US, even Florida and Texas!
Boring screen shot from a FB group from the Netherlands to support buying Canadian. Word that a protest may happen in front of the US embassy.
February 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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#Ontario #healthcare may be bruised but it is far from broken. An absolutely fantastic experience today at 2 locations of #QuinteHealthCare #QHC.
Even offered a meal in the ER (but no #celiac suitable food). Still waiting for results: what did #SarsCov2 do THIS TIME?
Hospital number 2 - green beige and teal checkered curtain, odd yellow walls and absolutely wonderful staff.
February 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Oh #Covid19. How I loathe you and your dastardly fallout each and every freaking time.
Photograph of nondescript beige ER walls with ages old brown/beige leaf patterned curtains. My gown and feet on a gurney. Really cool brown boot. We need a splash of colour. Waiting for transport to another hospital.
February 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I checked into one of the suppliers and saw this. So not taking sides anyway lolol. I think you would have to report each company somehow. Some are in China.
Two Amazon products from one company on Amazon, side by side. Company “cutehat”. Both hats navy. Left says 51st state of America with a Canada flag obscuring the stars. Right hat is a Canada flag-map labelled “Not for Sale”
February 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Only Oats is a good option.

Yupiks regular rolled oats are grown in Canada and the company is Canadian.

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Screenshot of yupik oat sources - organic rolled oats come from Canada.
February 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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For those 🇨🇦 still on Facebook, this group is really helping. Some trolls now but also folks from around the world (including the US) pledging to buy Canadian. #BuyCanadian #Canada

From 80,000 members on Monday to almost 700K today.

Many encouraging and beautiful messages of support from the US.
Facebook group cover page for “Made in Canada - Canadian Products”. Translucent Canadian flag 🇨🇦 over top a black and white photo of mountains, a lake with a dock and a series of colourful canoes lined up on the dock.
February 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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YES.
Text describing Ford’s memberships in American ultra right wing parties.
February 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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That was some heavy snow last night! And Kev’s thoughts on my photo.

Say you’re a C. S. Lewis nerd without saying you’re a C.S. Lewis nerd. 🤣

My husband’s comment:
“If you come across a pretty lady with Turkish Delight, don’t take it!”
That was some heavy snow last night! And Kev’s thoughts on my photo. Say you’re a C. S. Lewis nerd without saying you’re a C.S. Lewis nerd. 🤣 My husband’s comment: “If you come across a pretty lady with Turkish Delight, don’t take it!” Our red cedar bush back of the property … all shades of white snow and dark grey sky and winter dark green, groaning under the weight of a very wet, heavy snowfall. Even the tops are curved down under the weight, giving them a Seuss-ical appearance.
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Once we have one #diagnosis, everything is attributed to that diagnosis.

I joined #EBV groups in 2018 and behold, another group of people I related to. It sounded like an #MS #supportgroup.

For #EBV #MS research: a cohort WITH #fatigue and #balance issue.
#neurosky #neuroscience #genetics
Screenshot from #selfdecode showing genetics that can lead to #fatigue - immune system (TNF, IL1B, IL4, IL6), stress response (NR3C1, POMC), sleep cycles (NPAS2), Brain chemistry (TPH2, GRIK2, MAOA, MAOB, COMT)
February 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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#WestpointNaturals #BC

Product list:

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Female owned store in Port Coquitlam, BC.
February 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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#OnlyOats, verified. myonlyoats.com/our-gluten-f...
Available well.ca ($35 minimum order for free shipping - I can spend that in 12 seconds), Amazon or direct.
Screen shot of Only Oats “About Us” - highest purity standards, grown on Canadian Prairies and packaged in Winnipeg, MB.
February 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM