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Episode 178: Diet and MS with Dr. Ilana Katz Sand


Paleo…Wahls…Swank…Mediterranean…intermittent fasting. Is there such a thing as “The MS Diet”? Joining me to offer an expert opinion about diet and MS is Dr. Ilana Katz Sand, the Associate Director of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS and Co-Director of the Center's Wellness Program.

Dr. Ilana Katz Sand

Dr. Katz Sand's recent and current research studies include a clinical trial of dietary interventions for MS and exploring the role of the gut microbiome in MS. Dr. Katz Sand is also a member of the National MS Society's Wellness Research Work Group where, over the past year, she's led the work of the Nutrition Wellness Subgroup.

We're also looking at how a recent announcement about a new MS vaccine caught fire on social media. And we'll tell you what that news was really all about!

We'll tell you about a study in Sweden that showed a cancer treatment may protect the blood-brain barrier and reduce neuroinflammation in MS.

And we're talking about a Columbia University study that shows why, if you're living with MS, “ya gotta have friends“!

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

Thanks for your feedback!  :22

And thank you for this very nice (and totally unexpected) surprise!  1:22

Did you hear about the new MS vaccine?  3:31

Study shows a cancer treatment may protect the blood-brain barrier and reduce neuroinflammation  9:05

Study shows social support is linked to mental health, quality of life, and motor function in people with MS  11:29

My interview with Dr. Ilana Katz Sand  14:23

Share this episode  31:32

Donate to the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund  31:52


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Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review

National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Meet the MS Society's 2020 Inspiration Award Winners

STUDY: A Noninflammatory mRNA Vaccine for Treatment of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis

STUDY: Blocking PDGF-CC Signaling Ameliorates Multiple Sclerosis-Like Neuroinflammation by Inhibiting Disruption of the Blood-Brain Barrier

STUDY: Social Support is Linked to Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Motor Function in Multiple Sclerosis

Friends, Written by Buzzy Linhart and Performed by Bette Midler

National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund

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RealTalk MS Episode 178
Guests: Dr. Ilana Katz Sand

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS

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Episode 177: Dr. Nancy Sicotte Answers Your Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccines and MS


As Chair of the National MS Society's National Medical Advisory Committee, Dr. Nancy Sicotte led the expert task force that the MS Society convened to develop the COVID-19 vaccine guidance for people living with MS. Dr. Sicotte is returning to RealTalk MS to answer your questions about the vaccine and MS.

Dr. Nancy Sicotte

Dr. Sicotte is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she's also the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program.

Diane Kramer

Diane Kramer was diagnosed with MS in 2010. As a healthcare worker, Diane has already received the COVID-19 vaccine. Diane is also joining me to share her experience with the vaccine.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!


Dr. Nancy Sicotte answers your questions about the MS Society's COVID-19 vaccine guidance for people living with MS  1:47

Diane Kramer shares her experience with the COVID-19 vaccine  19:51

Share this episode  27:24

Donate to the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund  27:44


SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS

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ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts!

Email: jon@realtalkms.com
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And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group!


LINKS

If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com

Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review

National MS Society's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS

National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund

Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group

Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS

Download the RealTalk MS App for Android

Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review


Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com.

RealTalk MS Episode 177
Guests: Dr. Nancy Sicotte and Diane Kramer

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, MSActivist,  COVID19, CovidVaccine, RealTalkMS

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