15. Managing Stress and Anxiety with MS

One of my friends on the Emerging Leaders’ Board of the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society told me that she believes that people with Type A personalities are more likely to get multiple sclerosis (ms) than those who do not have Type A personalities.  People with Type A personalities are generally

29. Nachos with Homemade Nacho Cheese

INGREDIENTS CHICKEN: 1 large organic chicken breast1 tablespoon avocado oil2 teaspoons organic chili powder2 teaspoons organic garlic powder2 teaspoons organic red pepper1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt NACHO CHEESE: 2 tablespoons salted grass-fed butter (Kerrygold)2 tablespoons gluten free flour2 cups organic grass-fed milk12-16 ounces organic grass-fed cheddar cheese½ teaspoon organic cayenne pepper GUACAMOLE: 1 avocado (mashed)Salt and Pepper1

14. What is Fatigue?

One of the more common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (ms) is fatigue, and after being diagnosed with ms, I always get asked by doctors, friends and family if I am fatigued. But, up until writing this blog post, I really didn’t know what fatigue was. I was always thinking, how do I know if I

28. Asian Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS SALAD: 4 handfuls of organic spring mix6 handfuls of organic romaine (washed and chopped)1 large organic chicken breast1 teaspoon avocado oil1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ginger powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ cup chopped organic green cabbage½ cup chopped organic red cabbage¼ cup green onions (chopped)1 avocado

13. Meeting My New Neurologist

As most of you know, my beloved neurologist who diagnosed me with relapsing-remitting ms on March 14, 2018 retired at the end of the year.  He saw me one last time in December 2020 to see me off properly and set up me up with another neurologist at UCLA with whom he thought my family

27. Chimichurri Steak Salad

INGREDIENTS SALAD: 6-7 cups organic spring mix2 medium organic vine ripened tomatoes (sliced into quarters or so)½ cup organic cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)½ large organic English cucumber (cubed)3 green onions (chopped)½ avocado (sliced) (if you choose) DRESSING/CHIMICHURRI: 1 ½ cups organic fresh oregano1 handful organic fresh basil2 sprigs organic fresh dill8 cloves organic garlic1/3

25. Wild Caught Shrimp & Artichoke Salad

INGREDIENTS SALAD: 8 cups of organic spring mix¼ red onion (sliced)1-2 large organic vine ripened tomatoes (chopped) ½ organic english cucumber (chopped)1 14 ounce can organic artichoke hearts (drained and rinsed) ½ cup organic grated parm½ cup roasted or raw pine nuts½ pound organic wild-caught shrimp1 teaspoon organic dried thyme1 teaspoon organic dried basil1 teaspoon organic dried

22. Wild Caught Cod Fish Tacos

INGREDIENTS COD: 2 wild caught cod filets2 teaspoons organic chili powder2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon organic oregano2 teaspoons red pepper1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon sea salt1 tablespoon avocado oil CABBAGE SLAW: ¾ cup organic cabbage3 tablespoons white vinegarJuice of ½ organic lime¼ jalapeno (minced) GUACAMOLE: 1 avocado (mashed)Salt and Pepper1 organic garlic clove (minced)Juice of ½