I'm so excited to bring you the 4th and final episode of the series of interviews from the MS Gym's Thrive Summit, previously available to members only. 
I'm even more excited that the interview is with fan favorite, and former guest, registered dietitian, Ahna Crum.  Ahna, who's certified in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition, will be completing her masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine by the end of this year. As juicy as her credentials sound, her previous series on MS and diets are even juicier, and I don't even think she knows this, but they still hold the record for the most downloads of any episodes in MS Gym Podcast history. She's that good!
This particular 5 to Thrive interview you'll be listening to today is no less stellar and focuses on five crucial areas of importance when it comes to diet and living with MS. I had to re-listen to it today to take notes for the episode and it sucked me in all over again. Hanging on every word.
It's important to note that in this episode, there are multiple times Ahna refers to a handout that the attendees of the Thrive Summit received as part of her presentation. A link to that handout will be in the Episode Notes and I highly recommend you download it. It takes all the information that you will hear in the interview and dives even deeper into each topic. I've read the entire handout and it's really a must have.
EPISODE NOTES:
True results come with testing and individualization
Inflammation and joint health
Spasticity
Sleep
Macronutrients
Hydration/Dehydration
Inflammation as it relates to added sugars
How the inflammation presents itself
CRP
Blood sugar dysregulation
Neurotransmitter balance
Sugar from fruits
Sports drinks
Weight gain
Hormone imbalance
Spasticity
Circadian rhythm
Defining neurotransmitters
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA is a big one! Why you need it.
Why too much Glutamate can be a problem
Baclofen and GABA
Ingestion is not the same as absorption
Magnesium and the neurotransmitter connection
Magnesium glycinate
GABA and sleep
Sleep
How much sleep you should be getting with MS
No sleep, no healing
Inflammation and oxidative stress
Don't skip carbs
Choosing the right carbohydrates
Good carbs and bad carbs
Choosing whole foods sources
Why the glycemic index matters
Protein for healing
Protein and exercise
Nine essential amino acids
A vegan or vegetarian approach and why it's harder work
Vitamin B12 is not found in plants
MS and the fat controversy
Omega 3 intake to balance Omega 6
Good fats and bad fats
What about butter?
Macronutrients
A challenge to drink more water
Carbonated beverages
Should you drink water before or after exercise?

LINKS:
5 to Thrive Handout


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