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Exercising and keeping fit is always encouraged, but when it comes to muscular dystrophy (MD), there are many patients who cannot partake in physical exercise. For others, engaging in an exercise routine can help improve muscle tone and increase overall fitness and health. However, you should always consult your doctor…

With winter just around the corner, it’s time we all started to look after ourselves a little more. Avoiding germs is one thing, but we can also try and boost our immune systems by getting plenty of sleep and eating the right foods. Here are nine foods well-known for their…

Nutritious Sweet Potatoes Do you enjoy sweet potatoes? Did you know they’re a super food that contain many nutritional benefits? The World’s Healthiest Foods, list numerous benefits of incorporating sweet potatoes into your diet. Some of these health benefits include increasing your antioxidant intake, consuming more anti-inflammatory…

When you are dealing with a disease or illness, your immune system is compromised, making it easier to pick up germs and bugs. While it’s impossible to live in a completely sterile environment, there are ways to try and minimize the amount of germs around your home according to the…

MD Quote: Winston Churchill When facing any battle, especially a battle with muscular dystrophy, the way you get through it is everything. Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” This is a good quote to keep you motivated.   …

Turmeric Tea When the temperatures fall, stay warm with turmeric tea. This turmeric tea with ginger may have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. Merriam Webster defines antioxidants as a substance (as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals and a substance that is added…

It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy–a genetic disorder identified by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Recently the U.S. FDS approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with a confirmed mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping. Dylan…

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder identified by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Recently the U.S. FDS approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with a confirmed mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping. In this …

Reflexology and MD Reflexology is believed to reduce pain. For muscular dystrophy patients, it can give a sense of well-being by building a connection between the person applying reflexology and the MD patient. Reflexology is an ancient practice that’s been passed down for thousands of years. The Incas and Native Americans may…