The MSing Link

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25. How to Fix Poor Posture (And Why It's Happening) Dec 01, 2021

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Check out this episode with our host and founder Dr. Gretchen Hawley, PT discussing what may be causing your poor posture and how you can work to improve it!

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24. Top 2 Tips For Easier Mobility Nov 24, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Hawley shares her top 2 tips for sustaining easier mobility as a patient with Multiple Sclerosis. She also shares a new promotion for her wellness program!

Check out the episode to learn all this and more.

The promotion for the wellness program runs from 11/27/2021 to 11/29/2021. Use the promo code HOLIDAYSPIRIT for 50% off your first month of membership with us! You can visit https://themsinglink.com/membership to learn more.

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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23. [BONUS] Walking Exercises & Spasticity Management Nov 22, 2021

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In this Q&A episode, Shantia from our community joins us to ask her questions about Multiple Sclerosis and shares some of her symptoms and experiences. We are so excited to have her on the show!

Check out the link below to get all the info about our online wellness program discussed in this episode!

Behind the scenes into The MSing Link online wellness program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

22. Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis of MS with Dr. Marwa Kaisey Nov 17, 2021

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We are so excited to have our special guest, Dr. Marwa Kaisey join us this week on the show!

Dr. Marwa Kaisey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her clinical practice focuses on care of people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmune conditions. She is also actively involved with trainees of all levels: Dr. Kaisey serves as the neurology site clerkship director for students from the UCLA School of Medicine, teaches the Cedars-Sinai neurology residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and assists with the MS fellowship. She has won multiple teaching awards including the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Kaisey completed the UCLA neuroscience undergraduate major and served as the school’s first Muslim student body president. She went on to the Coro Public Affairs Fellowship, a leadership and public policy program focused on the city of Los Angeles, before she attended the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Kaisey is a board-certified neurologist; she completed neurology residency at UCLA and served as chief resident. She helped design and then was the first fellow to complete the Cedars-Sinai MS fellowship. Dr. Kaisey is active in research and has several publications on the diagnosis and misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. She works on developing novel tools to more quickly and accurately diagnose MS.

You can find her on Instagram @theMSmd and now also on YouTube.

Find Dr. Marwa Kaisey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themsmd/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMarwaKaisey

Be the first to find out about Dr. Kaisey's new course: https://forms.gle/mAgqjxD8mAA4oawZ7

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

21. Better Mobility From Improved Foot Sensation with Dr. Emily Splichal Nov 10, 2021

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We are so excited to have a very special guest with us this week!

Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.

Connect with Dr. Splichal

Naboso website: https://www.naboso.com/

Instagram : @dremilydpm

Functional Podiatry practice website : www.dremilysplichal.com
→ use code DRGRETCHEN for discounted products!

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https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

20. Research Updates [Pt 2]: New DMT + MS Exercise Recommendations Nov 08, 2021

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In Part 2 of CMSC updates, Dr. Hawley shares what she took home from the conference in regards to the latest drugs being utilized for MS, how dance can affect MS and the newest exercises for patients with MS. Tune in for all the latest updates and research!

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Behind the Scenes of The MSing Link online wellness program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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19. Research Updates [Pt 1]: Remyelination + Treatments for Fatigue & Spasticity Nov 03, 2021

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Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares Part 1 of everything she brought home from the CMSC annual MS conference in Orlando this year!

In this episode she discusses remyelination, fatigue, spasticity and how sleep can affect individuals with MS and so much more!

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Behind the Scenes of The MSing Link online wellness program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social:

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

18. Cannabis, Stem Cell Therapy, & Remyelination w/ Dr. David Baker Oct 27, 2021

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Are you curious about more of the science behind Multiple Sclerosis? This week we are so honored to have Dr. David Baker with us to share all of his knowledge.

Professor David Baker trained in immunology at The Hunterian Institute, University of London and received his Ph.D. in 1987 for studies on control of immune responses in delayed hypersensitivities of the skin. He moved to the Blizard Institute at the end of 2006 and developed a novel model of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and has been focusing recent research on neuroprotection. An internationally recognized neuroimmunologist Professor Baker has identified novel treatment strategies for experimental neuroimmunological conditions.

Dr. Baker will discuss Cannabis treatments and Stem Cell Therapy amongst many other things. In this episode he also mentions the The MS Blog, a great resource with a ton of information of different treatments and research for MS!

Check it out at the following link ---> https://multiple-sclerosis-research.org/

Behind the Scenes of The MSing Link Wellness Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

17. [BONUS] For When You Need a Pep Talk Oct 25, 2021

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Do you ever wonder why life feels so crazy? Do you feel like you're just not in control? Do you feel like everything is moving too fast and you can't keep up? In this bonus episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares her experience with learning to take life as it comes and SLOW down!

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured

16. How Adaptive Yoga Can Make A Difference In Life with Mindy Eisenberg Oct 20, 2021

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You’ve probably heard multiple times how exercise is “good for your health”. But did you know that it could help you feel good, too?

What are the other benefits that extend beyond your mat?

In this week's episode, I will be joined by Mindy Eisenberg. Mindy is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor.

Mindy is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, which is a nonprofit 501(c (3) dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and neuromuscular conditions. She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body and Adaptive Yoga Cards. Mindy has provided yoga therapy to individuals with mobility challenges for over fifteen years and thrives on building a strong, mighty community for her students and families.

In this episode, we talked about How to adapt yoga with your body and lifestyle? Can yoga transform your body? How to adapt yoga poses for different situations, conditions, and purposes. Best yoga poses for walking. What yoga transitions to prepare for the next pose. How long it takes to truly see the results. How can yoga be used to support your community?

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Sign up for Mindy's Virtual Holistic Health & Wellness Forum for MS: https://www.yogamovesms.org/holistichealthandwellnessforum/

Reach out to Mindy: mindy@yogamovesms.org

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https://www.facebook.com/YogaMovesMS/

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Website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/mindy-eisenberg/

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