Keeping cool.Yes, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for the annual challenge of figuring out how to enjoy summer without having heat-related symptom symptom /symp·tom/ (simp´tom) any subjective evidence of disease or of a patient's condition, i.e., such evidence as perceived by the patient; a change in a patient's condition indicative of some bodily or mental state. flare-ups. We are presenting some dream vacations that promise to be doable as far as temperatures are concerned--and information about some complementary therapies (CAMs) that might cool a person down. But this InsideMS also includes material that might increase the heat: We're discussing challenges presented by double diagnoses and the demands posed by risky MS treatments. It is deeply disheartening dis·heart·en tr.v. dis·heart·ened, dis·heart·en·ing, dis·heart·ens To shake or destroy the courage or resolution of; dispirit. See Synonyms at discourage. to face the fact that MS may not be the worst thing that ever happened to you or your loved one. Having MS doesn't give anyone a pass on the other ills that flesh is heir to. In fact, as our feature story makes clear, having MS means slightly more risk for a "Double Whammy double whammy Noun informal a devastating setback made up of two elements double whammy n (col) → palo doble double whammy n (inf " (see page 45). Moreover, MS commonly makes it harder to maintain healthy habits healthy habit Good habit, see there and harder to be vigilant about preventive care Preventive care is a set of measures taken in advance of symptoms to prevent illness or injury. This type of care is best exemplified by routine physical examinations and immunizations. The emphasis is on preventing illnesses before they occur. See also
contradictory incompatible - not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors" dos and don'ts. "Which disease do I pay attention to?" is a frequent question. The questions posed by risky treatments are also likely to increase the heat. How much risk is too much? Who should decide? The Society believes that people with MS need choices, but choices shouldn't be made in the dark. Thus we will all need to shoulder more responsibility. The Society plans to work alongside everyone facing difficult choices by providing, as Dr. Richert promises on page 30, information, analysis, counsel, and public policy advocacy if it is called for. This is why we're here. Information provided by the National MS Society is based on professional advice, published experience, and expert opinion. Information provided in response to questions does not constitute therapeutic recommendations or prescriptions. The Society recommends that all questions and information be discussed with a personal physician. Martha King Editor, InsideMS editor@nmss.org |
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