THE
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY...ONE THING PEOPLE WITH MS CAN COUNT ON
news bulletin
Dateline:
March
8,
2001
Take The Steps To A Better Quality Of Life With
Spring Workshops Offered By The National MS Society
 Only
you can make the first step to enhancing your quality of life with
multiple sclerosis. Pick up the phone or email about Spring Workshops at
the National MS Society’s Penn-Jersey MS Wellness Center. Various
classes offer a multitude of help for the mind, body and spirit, from
nutrition to the best way of talking to a doctor. Workshops take place in
the spacious, fully accessible, Penn-Jersey Wellness Center, 1 Reed Street
#200, Philadelphia, PA 19147 and are FREE. Register today!
For more information on
dates and times, contact Eleni Beldecos at 800-548-4611, extension 170, or
click
here to
email.
Upcoming
Programs
APRIL
Nutrition And MS: Healthy
Eating Habits
Learn healthy eating strategies, tips and tricks for
easier food preparation and how the food you eat affects MS symptoms.
Balancing Your Body
Learn the importance of maintaining a healthy and balanced body! This
14 class workshop emphasizes balance, coordination, and strengthening
exercises to help you focus on a variety of movements to enhance your
ability to meet the challenges posed by MS.
Yoga
You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga! Learn the value of
stretching and increase your flexibility to allow you to move more freely.
Learn a variety of relaxation, flexibility and movement techniques geared
for all levels of ability.
Managing Your Medical Care
Get the most from your doctor by learning about how to prepare an
agenda for your medical appointments. Discover useful communication and
practical solutions to your problems.
MAY
Nutrition And MS: Healthy
Eating Habits
(see above for description)
Managing Your Medical Care
(see above for description)
Yoga
(see above for description)
Pilates Method Of Body Conditioning
The Pilates Method of body conditioning promotes physical harmony and
balance for people of all ability levels, while providing a refreshing,
energizing workout. Engage your mind with your body and create a new
awareness of muscle function and control.
JUNE
Nutrition And MS: Healthy
Eating Habits
(see above for description)
Cognition And MS
Learn practical solutions to help handle
common cognitive deficits experienced by people with MS. The class will
cover classic symptoms, functional concerns, and compensatory strategies.
Bring your personal stories to share with the group.
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