EvergreenHealth Striders raise $915 for MS

More than two dozen members of the EvergreenHealth Striders MS Walk team joined an estimated 4,000 runners and walkers who laced up their shoes and participated in the 2015 Walk April 12. The EvergreenHealth team far surpassed its goal of $500 and raised $915 for MS research.

The heart of the matter: cardiovascular wellness and multiple sclerosis (MS)

People with MS are not immune to health problems that accompany a sedentary lifestyle.  High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) are found in more than 10% of people with MS, increasing with age.  High cholesterol profiles, particularly high LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol levels have recently been associated with more disease progression and more activity on MRI in MS. 

Life is about so much more than Multiple Sclerosis

If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or know someone who has been diagnosed, consider the Sunbeam Study. Visit SunbeamStudy.com or contact the participating physician below.

Food for Brain 2015

Revitalize your nutritional health with a lively discussion of the latest scientific findings on MS and nutrition, practical advice regarding healthy eating, strategies for maintaining a healthy diet in the context of challenging MS symptoms, and the importance of exercise in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle.

Feeling like your world is a little out of control? Your body and brain are in a conspiracy not to work together and make your life miserable? Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “We may have all come here on different ships, but we’re all in the same boat now.”

Neuro-Nutrition Class

3rd Friday of each month 
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 
Rainier Room, DeYoung Pavilion  

Please call to register Evergreen HealthLine 425. 899.3000

An interactive class and discussion group for people who live with Parkinson’s Disease, MS and other neurologic conditions.  Free with registration.

Improve your communication skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment with others who have communication difficulty from stroke, Parkinson’s or other neurological changes. Facilitated by an Evergreen speech-language pathologist. Light snacks and beverages provided.

The exercises take place on the ground but they benefit you in all walks of life. Geared toward those with neurological challenges including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and post-stroke recovery this weekly mat-oriented class includes elements of yoga, tai chi, dumbbell exercise, exercise bands and more.

Each year, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are a public health problem that is largely preventable.

Build confidence, resilience and stability through this therapeutically designed class specific for people living with MS. Increase your flexibility and calm your nervous system with this safe and compassionate program.

During this thought-provoking and engaging course, you’ll explore a whole person approach to fostering your overall health and well-being while living with Multiple Sclerosis. Maureen will provide you with realistic understandings and supply you with practical skills to assist you in moving forward with an integrated, health-promoting and empowered approach to life. You’ll learn: