The research on lifestyle and MS with Charlie Peel | S7E01

In this episode, we welcome Charlie Peel, Healthcare Partnerships Lead at Overcoming MS. With nearly two decades of experience in neurology, Charlie brings a wealth of knowledge and insight in the field of holistic MS management.

Charlie joins CEO Alex Holden to explore the latest research on how lifestyle choices—like maintaining optimal vitamin D levels and fostering social connections—can positively impact life with MS.

Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.

Topics and Timestamps

01:47 Meet Charlie and her unique journey that led her to Overcoming MS

05:19 Charlie shares her impactful role as Healthcare Partnerships Lead at Overcoming MS

10:52 A personal mission - why Charlie wanted to work for Overcoming MS

15:11 Dive into Charlie’s research paper on the life-changing outcomes of Overcoming MS retreats and Pathways courses

21:13 Explore the latest research in holistic management of MS

24:23 Discover the newest findings on high-dose vitamin D for MS

28:10 Autophagy’s role in remyelination

33:05 What the MS community can learn from research into other brain conditions

36:42 The power of connection - research on social connections, community and mental health

40:42 Charlie offers practical advice for anyone new to the Overcoming MS Program.

 

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More info and links:

• Bee Well with MS Podcast with Dr Agne Straukiene
• Journal article: MS care: integrating advanced therapies and holistic management
• ECTRIMS webinar 2024 learn more about the Vit. D trials and more
• MS Brain Health Report
• The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) podcast with Dr Fraser Quin
• Read the studies Charlie cited in this episode:
  • MS care: integrating advanced therapies and holistic management
  • The D-LAY study under publication - presented at ECTRIMs Medscape Registration Results showed high-dose (100,000iUD every 2 weeks for 24 months) vitamin D3 supplementation was safe and well tolerated in CIS and RRMS (89% met 2017 McDonald criteria), and related to less disease activity in CIS
  • The beneficial role of autophagy in multiple sclerosis: Yes or No?
  • Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission
  • WHO Social commission It’s time to harness the power of connection for our health and well-being
  • The updated McDonald criteria for diagnosing MS
• Join the Live Well Hub
• New to Overcoming MS? visit our introductory page
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• Instagram 
• YouTube 
• Pinterest 
• Overcoming MS website 

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