Crossover Episode with The MS Show
May 6, 2020
Show notes:
Bron's website: multiplesuccess.co.uk
Bron's podcast: http://themsshow.libsyn.com/
Remembering the Inspiration of Joan Embry - Episode 14
April 17, 2020
In this episode we remember the inspiring life of Joan Embry, co-founder of DIRECT-MS.
Joan Embry's Obituary
https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/30576/Joan-Margaret-nee-Jolley-EMBRY/obituary.html
Vitamin D and COVID-19 Episode 13
April 17, 2020
This episode introduces a peer-reviewed paper titled Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths - https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/988/htm
Links to 2 very good YouTube podcasts by Dr. John Campbell:
March 9, 2020 - Vitamin D and immunity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5yVGmfivAk&t=320s
Vitamin D and Immunity, Lots of Evidence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCSXNGc7pfs&t=100s
Quick Update - Episode 12
December 25, 2019
Here is a link to our newly published Best Bet Diet Cookbook. You can download a pdf copy or order a hard copy - both are free.
https://www.direct-ms.org/best-bet-diet-cookbook/
Protect your family from MS - Episode 11
August 16, 2019
This month we summarize the science on protecting our families from MS by controlling environmental factors to the best of our abilities. This information is also provided in a booklet on our website at http://www.direct-ms.org/resources/booklets/
Tips for Dining Out with Joan Embry
June 14, 2019
This month we speak with Joan Embry about sticking to the Best Bet Diet while dining out. Joan is working on an update to the recipe book. In the meantime, you can find the recipe book at http://www.direct-ms.org/nutrition/recipes/
Where did MS come from? Episode 9
May 13, 2019
This month we read an article by Dr. Embry on his theory of the origin of MS, followed by some Q&A. The article originally appeared in New Pathways Magazine
https://www.ms-uk.org/shop/New-Pathways-Magazine
Vitamin D - The cheapest, easiest, safest thing you can take to improve your health - whether you have MS or not - Episode 7
February 27, 2019
Links to material mentioned in this episode:
Our library of nearly 400 research papers on Vitamin D
http://www.direct-ms.org/library/?_sft_document_category=vitamin-d
Booklet – Protect your family from MS
http://www.direct-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ProtectYourFamilyFromMS.pdf
Presentation by Dr. Robert Heaney – Vitamin D for disease prevention https://youtu.be/1V_oZm-A4xs
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Audio version of Dr. Verbora’s presentation for DIRECT-MS in Calgary from September 2018 - Episode 6
February 1, 2019
Link to youtube video that has additional information such as slides and a Q&A session
https://www.youtube.com/user/directms
