Alternative Treatments: Wahls Protocol

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For the past month we have been looking at conventional medical treatments for multiple sclerosis. Now we will start looking at alternative treatments and how they can complement conventional treatments and also in some cases do better than conventional treatments. First on the list of alternative treatments is the Wahls Protocol.

About Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls is a Clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa college of medicine.  She teaches internal medicine residents and also does clinical research. She was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis and 2000 and transitioned to secondary progressive MS in 2003. She tried chemotherapy as a treatment method and was forced to use a wheelchair because of weakness in her back muscles. Because of her medical training, she looked at the up and coming research for new medications to try and find something that would help, but everything was too far off from FDA approval. Then her thinking shifted. She began to research vitamins and minerals that would support brain health and started to supplement with these. She did notice her decline was slowing, but was still declining.
In 2007 she discovered functional medicine, the idea of treating the whole body and looking for root causes instead of treating only symptoms and diseases. This led her to the thought of changing her diet so included all of the vitamins and minerals that she had discovered in her research. The early iteration of the Wahls Protocol was born.
In only a years time, she went from being in a tilt recline wheelchair to walking without a cane and biking to work daily.
The protocol itself has three separate levels. Level one; the walls diet, level two walls Paleo or level III walls Paleo plus. Usually people start out in level one and then progress from there if needed.

Level one; The Wahls Diet

This Level is the most basic form of the walls protocol and involves three major elements:
  • 1. 9 cups of fruit vegetables every day
The 9 cups of fruit vegetables are broken down in specific categories.
     – 3 cups of raw or cooked leafy greens.These include things like collard greens, Swiss chard, kale and Asian greens.
     – 3 cups of deeply colored vegetables and fruits.This would be things like tomatoes, beats, carrots, berries and winter squash.
     – 3 cups of sulfur rich vegetables. These include asparagus, cabbage, turnips, radish, broccoli, onions and garlic.
  • 2. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
According to Dr. walls, these are two of the most important things you can eliminate. This is due to the role that gluten and dairy play in leaky gut. Most (if not all) individuals who have an autoimmune condition have leaky gut, and gluten and dairy are incredibly damaging to the gut lining. When these particles pass through the damaged intestinal lining, they can create an exaggerated immune response. This can also lead to a hyperactive immune system  that reacts to other foods that it didn’t react to before. This is also why healing your gut can lead to a decrease in food sensitivities as well!
  • 3. Organic, Grass-fed, Wild Caught
Dr. Wahls states that organic, grass-fed and wild caught sources of protein are the highest quality of protein that are available for us and this should be eaten whenever possible.

Level Two: Wahls Paleo

Level Two increases healing that much more. This Level is for individuals who have an advanced autoimmune condition, have a neurological issue, psychological problems or chronic illnesses. Level Two includes everything in Level One as well as:
  • 1. Reduce all grains, legumes and potatoes to two servings a week.
Eliminating grains entirely is preferred, but the two servings are to allow for social events/situations with friends and family. The two servings are certainly not required. The focus should be on consuming more non-starchy veggies than grains.
  • 2. Include seaweed, algae and organ meats
Yes! Seaweed and organ meat! These are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet and they should be included in your diet.
  • 3. Include fermented foods, soaked seeds/nuts, and raw foods.
These types of foods are rich in enzymes. Many of the foods consumed today have lost their enzyme content due how they are processed. Eating raw foods can help recoup some of these lost nutrients. Raw fruits and veggies, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, soaked nuts and seeds and raw animal proteins like sushi and steak tartare are great options.
Level Three: Wahls Paleo Plus 
This is the most intense level and is needed if an individual doesn’t find healing on the first two levels. Level Three is a low carb, high fat diet that is very similar to a ketogenic diet. This Level includes the guidelines of both previous Level’s as well as:
  •  1. Eliminate all grains, legumes and potatoes
This includes the twice a week servings that were allowed in Level Two.
  • 2. Eat at least 6 cups of veggies daily, divided evenly between greens. color and sulfur.
This is a modification from the previous levels. When eating on Level Three, and individual won’t be as hungry, so the amount of food is adjusted from 9 cups of veggies to 6 cups.
  • 3. Limit cooked starchy veggies and fruit
Starchy veggies should be eaten only twice a week at most. If you have a cooked starchy veggie, you should consume a decent amount of fat along with it. If you consume a raw starchy veggie, you can count that toward part of your 6 cups.
  • 4. Include coconut oil and full fat coconut milk
Eating healthy fats has a wonderful effect on your health. They are incredibly important for brain and heart health and will give you incredible energy as well.
  • 5. Eat twice per day and fast 12-16 hours every night
The high amount of fat consumed on this Level along with the adequate protein consumption will lead you to be not as hungry on this Level. Also, during the times of fasting, your body will be able to focus on other tasks it needs to be doing. Healing, eliminating toxins and creating hormones will be able to be done best while not eating.
Other aspects of the Wahls Protocol 
 
Along with the diet, there are other things to consider while on the Wahls Protocol. Eliminating toxins, exercise and stress management are all parts of the protocol too.
Individuals who have an autoimmune disease often test high for heavy metals or impaired detox pathways. Focusing on supporting your bodies natural ability to detox will be important, even if you don’t test positive for heavy metals. This can be accomplished mostly through diet, but also through using saunas, algae/kelp, clay, dry brushing, among other methods. Minimizing your toxic exposure will be important as well. Reducing your usage of chemicals either in cleaning products, skin care or beauty products. Drinking filtered water is important and using glass instead of plastic food storage containers.
“If you aren’t mobile now and you change nothing about what you are doing, you’re not going to become mobile in the future” – Dr. Terry Wahls. Exercise is an important part of healing, on any healing journey. Neither Dr. Wahls nor myself are saying go start weightlifting or run a 10k right away. But starting where you are, then increasing from there, is important. Basically the idea of, use it or lose it.
Our bodies need stress. That is how we adapt, change and grow. The problem arises when we have too much of it, all the time, called chronic stress. Think a stressful job, the stress of home life or the stress of having a chronic illness. When this happens it creates an overproduction of stress hormones, which can wreak havoc upon our bodies. Stress management and stress prevention techniques are vital.
Making changes to any way of eating can be very difficult. Especially when we feel like it is going to be a terrible thing or a challenge. Going into something with an open mind and hope can make the difference between success or failure. When making a large change like this, it is important to have a realistic idea of how you would do best. Either gradually or cold turkey. Everyone is different, so do what is right for you!  Message me and let me know what works for you!

I’M ALISSA!

I help women who have also been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis make specific and personalized diet, lifestyle & subconscious changes so that they can begin to heal their body, reduce disease symptoms, and return to a life they love.hey there,

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Ok maybe not best lol, but I now can see what a gift it was.

You see, the MS diagnosis I got eventually gave me a reckoning moment with my health.

Change something, or else this is gonna go downhill fast.
This being my body, my ability to move, to live doing the things I want to do.

And man did it help.

I went from “aggressive MS” to not even thinking about MS on some days.

This process I went through? That’s exactly what I help others with now.

I currently have 2 Individual Client spots open!! (1 might be gone soon though..)

We can work on..
✨How you’re feeling mentally & emotionally about your MS diagnosis.
✨Strategies to mitigate your symptoms, that include nutrition, movement and cognitive/emotional methods
✨Anything else your body needs

Interested in what this would look like for you?
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What she also didn’t know?
The MS diagnosis would be the best thing to happen to her

Ok maybe not best lol, but I now can see what a gift it was.

You see, the MS diagnosis I got eventually gave me a reckoning moment with my health.

Change something, or else this is gonna go downhill fast.
This being my body, my ability to move, to live doing the things I want to do.

And man did it help.

I went from “aggressive MS” to not even thinking about MS on some days.

This process I went through? That’s exactly what I help others with now.

I currently have 2 Individual Client spots open!! (1 might be gone soon though..)

We can work on..
✨How you’re feeling mentally & emotionally about your MS diagnosis.
✨Strategies to mitigate your symptoms, that include nutrition, movement and cognitive/emotional methods
✨Anything else your body needs

Interested in what this would look like for you?
Comment 🧡🧡 below and I’ll send you details!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #thisisms #becausems #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosissupport ...

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Give it a try a few times a day, and let me know what you notice!!

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I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in MS.
I use all the tools I’ve comprised over my 10+ year career (and 15+ years with MS) to help my clients decrease their symptoms, improve their overall health and get back to living life on their terms, not MS’ terms.

I currently have 2 Individual Coaching spots open!! (if you live in MA I take some insurance!!)
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First..
Save this reel so you can come back to it and send it to a bestie so they can feel better too!!

Now.. how do you feel after taking that breath?

A little more calm, centered and focused?
Probably.

How we breathe is such a huge piece of the nervous system regulation puzzle, this well def help in your efforts.

Give it a try a few times a day, and let me know what you notice!!

If we haven’t met yet, Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼 I’m Alissa.

I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in MS.
I use all the tools I’ve comprised over my 10+ year career (and 15+ years with MS) to help my clients decrease their symptoms, improve their overall health and get back to living life on their terms, not MS’ terms.

I currently have 2 Individual Coaching spots open!! (if you live in MA I take some insurance!!)
Comment 🧡 below to learn more!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #becausems #thisisms #multiplesclerosiswarrior #healingmultiplesclerosis ...

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In no particular order:
• Food/ our diet
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• Breathing
• Tracking/Review
• Joy! Fun! Presence!

Want my free Eating for MS Guide? Comment FOOD and I’ll send it to you!

Want my 3 minute morning routine that helps your brain, body and mind?
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5 Underrated Supplements to help MS symptoms In no particular order: • ALA- Alpha Lipoic Acid • NAC N-Acetylcystine • Lions Mane Mushroom • NADH/NAD+ • Pre/Probiotics Have you tried any of these before?? What has been your experience?

5 Underrated Supplements to help MS symptoms

In no particular order:
• ALA- Alpha Lipoic Acid
• NAC N-Acetylcystine
• Lions Mane Mushroom
• NADH/NAD+
• Pre/Probiotics

Have you tried any of these before??
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1. Addition before subtraction
2. Eat your fruits, veggies and fats
3. Think about how you’re eating vs what you’re eating
4. Hydrate!!
5. Consider elimination if needed

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5 things to keep in mind about nutrition and MS 1. Addition before subtraction 2. Eat your fruits, veggies and fats 3. Think about how you’re eating vs what you’re eating 4. Hydrate!! 5. Consider elimination if needed More questions on food for MS? Grab your Eating for MS Guide in my bio!!

5 things to keep in mind about nutrition and MS

1. Addition before subtraction
2. Eat your fruits, veggies and fats
3. Think about how you’re eating vs what you’re eating
4. Hydrate!!
5. Consider elimination if needed

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Just a guess…

Did I nail it? Almost? I bet.

I’ve seen the same patterns over and over within my clients (and tbh myself)

Growing up hyper independent..
Possibly not getting your needs met as a kid..
Feeling like you’re in control of it all girl boss style..
But unable to say no when asked to do anything..

You think you’re just being helpful, or kind, or smart..

In reality you’re keeping yourself stuck and sick.

Babe lemme tell you, there is a way out.

Embodied Resilience gives you that path out from under your unhelpful patterns (that always saying yes thing) and your over stressed life

Comment OUT below and I’ll send you details on the group.. we start next week!!

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Just a guess… Did I nail it? Almost? I bet. I’ve seen the same patterns over and over within my clients (and tbh myself) Growing up hyper independent.. Possibly not getting your needs met as a kid.. Feeling like you’re in control of it all girl boss style.. But unable to say no when asked to do anything.. You think you’re just being helpful, or kind, or smart.. In reality you’re keeping yourself stuck and sick. Babe lemme tell you, there is a way out. Embodied Resilience gives you that path out from under your unhelpful patterns (that always saying yes thing) and your over stressed life Comment OUT below and I’ll send you details on the group.. we start next week!! #lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #multiplesclerosiswarrior #nervoussystemhealing #thisisms #becausems #msawarenessmonth

Just a guess…

Did I nail it? Almost? I bet.

I’ve seen the same patterns over and over within my clients (and tbh myself)

Growing up hyper independent..
Possibly not getting your needs met as a kid..
Feeling like you’re in control of it all girl boss style..
But unable to say no when asked to do anything..

You think you’re just being helpful, or kind, or smart..

In reality you’re keeping yourself stuck and sick.

Babe lemme tell you, there is a way out.

Embodied Resilience gives you that path out from under your unhelpful patterns (that always saying yes thing) and your over stressed life

Comment OUT below and I’ll send you details on the group.. we start next week!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #multiplesclerosiswarrior #nervoussystemhealing #thisisms #becausems #msawarenessmonth ...

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Stress & MS!!

• How our nervous system should function
• Why it doesn’t work “right” in todays world
• How to support our nervous system & stress response

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Stress & MS!! • How our nervous system should function • Why it doesn’t work “right” in todays world • How to support our nervous system & stress response

Stress & MS!!

• How our nervous system should function
• Why it doesn’t work “right” in todays world
• How to support our nervous system & stress response ...

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First, comment SAFE below and I’ll send you details on my course Embodied Resilience-
(Maybe the only live round this year) we start March 10th!!

Years and years ago, someone really confused me when they said meditating made their anxiety worse.

My baby therapist-in-training brain thought, well crap- isn’t that supposed to help???

While yes, it is supposed to, it often doesn’t.
(Especially if you’ve experienced trauma)

You see, before we get quiet with our thoughts in meditation, our bodies need to feel safe doing so.

If you don’t feel safe in your body, meditation won’t “work”.

I see this all the time in my clients:
• they’re going a mile a minute throughout the day..
• thinking 10 steps ahead of what they’re doing..
• ignoring their body all day..

then all of a sudden they sit down to try and meditate and- shocker- they “can’t”

You too? You’re not broken- promise 🧡🧡

Try this instead:
- Stop what you’re doing and actually sit down (I’ll wait)
- Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and focus on a loud whooooooshing exhale
- Put your hand on your chest and notice what your body is physically feeling (tight chest? Hole in your stomach? Exhaustion?)
- Gently sway/rock your shoulders back and forth
- Open your eyes and come back to your surroundings. Look around the room and name a few objects you see around you out loud.
- How did that feel to your mind and body?

If you’ve been trying all the things to help reduce stress + calm your body and mind but find they “don’t work” I invite you into Embodied Resilience.

This is one of my signature programs designed to help you learn how to actually manage stress in an effective way, so stress doesn’t cause a MS symptom flare or worse- full blown relapse.

We’re still in pre-sale, so to get the best price grab your spot now!!

#lissms #thisisms #becausems #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior

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First, comment SAFE below and I’ll send you details on my course Embodied Resilience- (Maybe the only live round this year) we start March 10th!! Years and years ago, someone really confused me when they said meditating made their anxiety worse. My baby therapist-in-training brain thought, well crap- isn’t that supposed to help??? While yes, it is supposed to, it often doesn’t. (Especially if you’ve experienced trauma) You see, before we get quiet with our thoughts in meditation, our bodies need to feel safe doing so. If you don’t feel safe in your body, meditation won’t “work”. I see this all the time in my clients: • they’re going a mile a minute throughout the day.. • thinking 10 steps ahead of what they’re doing.. • ignoring their body all day.. then all of a sudden they sit down to try and meditate and- shocker- they “can’t” You too? You’re not broken- promise 🧡🧡 Try this instead: - Stop what you’re doing and actually sit down (I’ll wait) - Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and focus on a loud whooooooshing exhale - Put your hand on your chest and notice what your body is physically feeling (tight chest? Hole in your stomach? Exhaustion?) - Gently sway/rock your shoulders back and forth - Open your eyes and come back to your surroundings. Look around the room and name a few objects you see around you out loud. - How did that feel to your mind and body? If you’ve been trying all the things to help reduce stress + calm your body and mind but find they “don’t work” I invite you into Embodied Resilience. This is one of my signature programs designed to help you learn how to actually manage stress in an effective way, so stress doesn’t cause a MS symptom flare or worse- full blown relapse. We’re still in pre-sale, so to get the best price grab your spot now!! #lissms #thisisms #becausems #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior

First, comment SAFE below and I’ll send you details on my course Embodied Resilience-
(Maybe the only live round this year) we start March 10th!!

Years and years ago, someone really confused me when they said meditating made their anxiety worse.

My baby therapist-in-training brain thought, well crap- isn’t that supposed to help???

While yes, it is supposed to, it often doesn’t.
(Especially if you’ve experienced trauma)

You see, before we get quiet with our thoughts in meditation, our bodies need to feel safe doing so.

If you don’t feel safe in your body, meditation won’t “work”.

I see this all the time in my clients:
• they’re going a mile a minute throughout the day..
• thinking 10 steps ahead of what they’re doing..
• ignoring their body all day..

then all of a sudden they sit down to try and meditate and- shocker- they “can’t”

You too? You’re not broken- promise 🧡🧡

Try this instead:
- Stop what you’re doing and actually sit down (I’ll wait)
- Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and focus on a loud whooooooshing exhale
- Put your hand on your chest and notice what your body is physically feeling (tight chest? Hole in your stomach? Exhaustion?)
- Gently sway/rock your shoulders back and forth
- Open your eyes and come back to your surroundings. Look around the room and name a few objects you see around you out loud.
- How did that feel to your mind and body?

If you’ve been trying all the things to help reduce stress + calm your body and mind but find they “don’t work” I invite you into Embodied Resilience.

This is one of my signature programs designed to help you learn how to actually manage stress in an effective way, so stress doesn’t cause a MS symptom flare or worse- full blown relapse.

We’re still in pre-sale, so to get the best price grab your spot now!!

#lissms #thisisms #becausems #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior ...

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This is where I start all my clients when they want to start working on their:
- stress management and response
- nervous system regulation
- undoing the unhelpful behavior patterns that got us sick (people pleasing, perfectionism etc)

And the first step I’ll share in my masterclass tomorrow, Cultivating Resilience, all about stress + MS.
I’ll tell you about the rest of the process too.

Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!!
Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to sign up!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #stressmanagement #healingmultiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems

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This is where I start all my clients when they want to start working on their: - stress management and response - nervous system regulation - undoing the unhelpful behavior patterns that got us sick (people pleasing, perfectionism etc) And the first step I’ll share in my masterclass tomorrow, Cultivating Resilience, all about stress + MS. I’ll tell you about the rest of the process too. Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!! Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to sign up!! #lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #stressmanagement #healingmultiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems

This is where I start all my clients when they want to start working on their:
- stress management and response
- nervous system regulation
- undoing the unhelpful behavior patterns that got us sick (people pleasing, perfectionism etc)

And the first step I’ll share in my masterclass tomorrow, Cultivating Resilience, all about stress + MS.
I’ll tell you about the rest of the process too.

Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!!
Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to sign up!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #stressmanagement #healingmultiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems ...

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More ways my life has changed
👇🏼👇🏼

- less nail biting
- my tiggers aren’t as loud and I can move through them without shutting down
- I dissociate less when experiencing really hard things
- conflicts are shorter with the hubby
- I’m able to ask for what I need
- more enjoyment day to day
- more dancing and fun
- more attending to my own needs
- putting myself first
- boundaries!!

These don’t necessarily scream “they’ll help your MS symptoms too”
But they absolutely will!!

I’m hosting a Masterclass all about stress + MS- and how we can help ourselves manage stress more effectively which in turn helps us to manage MS more effectively.

The class is happening Tuesday evening- comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register so you don’t miss it!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #thisisms #becausems #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosisawareness

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More ways my life has changed 👇🏼👇🏼 - less nail biting - my tiggers aren’t as loud and I can move through them without shutting down - I dissociate less when experiencing really hard things - conflicts are shorter with the hubby - I’m able to ask for what I need - more enjoyment day to day - more dancing and fun - more attending to my own needs - putting myself first - boundaries!! These don’t necessarily scream “they’ll help your MS symptoms too” But they absolutely will!! I’m hosting a Masterclass all about stress + MS- and how we can help ourselves manage stress more effectively which in turn helps us to manage MS more effectively. The class is happening Tuesday evening- comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register so you don’t miss it!! #lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #thisisms #becausems #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosisawareness

More ways my life has changed
👇🏼👇🏼

- less nail biting
- my tiggers aren’t as loud and I can move through them without shutting down
- I dissociate less when experiencing really hard things
- conflicts are shorter with the hubby
- I’m able to ask for what I need
- more enjoyment day to day
- more dancing and fun
- more attending to my own needs
- putting myself first
- boundaries!!

These don’t necessarily scream “they’ll help your MS symptoms too”
But they absolutely will!!

I’m hosting a Masterclass all about stress + MS- and how we can help ourselves manage stress more effectively which in turn helps us to manage MS more effectively.

The class is happening Tuesday evening- comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register so you don’t miss it!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #thisisms #becausems #nervoussystemhealing #healingmultiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosisawareness ...

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Is people pleasing or perfectionism signs of stress?

You betcha.

Not only are they adding to your mental & physical load via ignoring your needs, demanding perfection from yourself, etc etc..

Having less flexibility in your emotions and actions tells me a lot about your nervous system and how dysregulated you are.

When we have less flexibility in our emotions or how we relate to ourselves, that usually means our nervous system lacks flexibility to manage our daily stressors effectively.

Meaning- you struggle to not feel like an anxious, out of control mess
Or like an exhausted pile of mush

The answer is cultivating resilience in your nervous system & body so that you are able to handle the stress without increasing MS symptoms or these unhelpful patterns.

Wanna know my blueprint I’ve used to help my clients finally come out of years of (partially self inflicted) stress?

I’m hosting a free Masterclass next week allll about stress + MS, and how to live WITH stress, cause it ain’t goin anywhere.

Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #becausems #thisisms #stressmanagement #multiplesclerosiswarrior #holisticliving

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Is people pleasing or perfectionism signs of stress? You betcha. Not only are they adding to your mental & physical load via ignoring your needs, demanding perfection from yourself, etc etc.. Having less flexibility in your emotions and actions tells me a lot about your nervous system and how dysregulated you are. When we have less flexibility in our emotions or how we relate to ourselves, that usually means our nervous system lacks flexibility to manage our daily stressors effectively. Meaning- you struggle to not feel like an anxious, out of control mess Or like an exhausted pile of mush The answer is cultivating resilience in your nervous system & body so that you are able to handle the stress without increasing MS symptoms or these unhelpful patterns. Wanna know my blueprint I’ve used to help my clients finally come out of years of (partially self inflicted) stress? I’m hosting a free Masterclass next week allll about stress + MS, and how to live WITH stress, cause it ain’t goin anywhere. Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register!! #lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #becausems #thisisms #stressmanagement #multiplesclerosiswarrior #holisticliving

Is people pleasing or perfectionism signs of stress?

You betcha.

Not only are they adding to your mental & physical load via ignoring your needs, demanding perfection from yourself, etc etc..

Having less flexibility in your emotions and actions tells me a lot about your nervous system and how dysregulated you are.

When we have less flexibility in our emotions or how we relate to ourselves, that usually means our nervous system lacks flexibility to manage our daily stressors effectively.

Meaning- you struggle to not feel like an anxious, out of control mess
Or like an exhausted pile of mush

The answer is cultivating resilience in your nervous system & body so that you are able to handle the stress without increasing MS symptoms or these unhelpful patterns.

Wanna know my blueprint I’ve used to help my clients finally come out of years of (partially self inflicted) stress?

I’m hosting a free Masterclass next week allll about stress + MS, and how to live WITH stress, cause it ain’t goin anywhere.

Comment STRESS below and I’ll send you the link to register!!

#lissms #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #becausems #thisisms #stressmanagement #multiplesclerosiswarrior #holisticliving ...

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