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#ThinkHand – Understanding why hand function is important for staying independent

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Q1. What does it mean to be independent? For me, it means not having to rely on others in order to perform everyday tasks that many of us take for granted.

Q2. What is the thing that scares me most about having multiple sclerosis? It’s losing my independence.

I was diagnosed with MS aged 28 in 2008. If someone was to ask me what is the most important functionality for me to retain when living with a disease that can affect any part of my body, I’d say it was arm and hand function (although admittedly it does share a platform with vision!). Hands have the ability to keep me independent. Even if I was to lose complete use of my legs, at least with my arms and hands still functional I would be able to operate a wheelchair, feed myself, clean myself, type on the computer (very important for my job!), dress myself, cook for myself, drive a car….. the list goes on. I’m not alone, a survey by the Bart’s MS team shows that ~95% of people with MS rate their arm and hand function as being more important to them then their lower limb function.

The #ThinkHand campaign being undertaken by the MS team at Bart’s makes independence a central issue. Why? Because currently hand/arm function isn’t used as a primary outcome in clinical trials for disease modifying therapies (DMTs). Instead, it’s walking ability that is used to see how effective a drug is. Consequently, people with advanced MS who use wheelchairs are currently unable to participate in clinical trials of DMTs, even though evidence suggests that the course of MS can be modified at nearly every stage of the disease, including in people who, as a result of the condition, need to use mobility aids (e.g. canes, crutches, wheelchairs etc.).

The #ThinkHand campaign seeks to effect change, with the eventual goal of getting a trial funded to test a DMT in people with MS who use wheelchairs, using hand function as a primary outcome. The aim would be to preserve as much upper limb function as possible. If you’d like to know more, visit the Bart’s research blog and sign up for the latest news. Keeping people with MS as independent as possible should be an aim of everyone involved in treating people with this condition. So, use the #ThinkHand hashtag on social media and encourage people you know to get involved!

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Natural Remedy For Eczema – 2 Important Steps to Clearing And Preventing Eczema

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Eczema is not an easy skin condition to live with, even when it appears that it is under control, something sets off an attack that puts you back to square one. Many people simply put up with the condition, however there are simple methods to keep the skin from flaring up which allow you to live an eczema free life.

Following are what I would consider the two most important steps to include in a natural remedy for eczema

Keeping the skin clean and moisturized – To some, this may seem obvious but it is easy to over look certain instances that cause eczema. It could be something as simple as not washing your hands after handling pets, food, ink and other daily activities that cause minute allergens to come into contact with our hands which then touch other parts of the body.

It is vital that any time you handle substances that you wash your hands, or whichever part of the body that has made contact. Afterwards, it is just as important to then replace the moisture, which is lost during washing with a skin cream that does not irritate the skin. This may be a vitamin E rich, organic cream or just one that you know does not cause any irritation whatsoever.

Some people prefer emollients, but they have been known to cause irritation and itching. If you find this, then stop using them and try something else, preferably a cream that does not contain paraffin and parabens.

Avoiding scratching and picking the effected skin – One of the most difficult things to ask of an eczema sufferer is to stop scratching and picking at the skin. It is almost part of the disease, but unfortunately one of the biggest causes for the skin to become worse.

Sometimes it is possible to be scratching without even noticing it. Try to keep it in the forefront of your mind at all times and eventually, you will become so acutely aware of you behaviour that you should be able to prevent yourself from scratching.

Ask friends and family to tell you to stop if they see you touching your skin without you being aware of it. This may become annoying but, believe me it is worth it for the well-being of your skin.

If your skin becomes very itchy, try washing the area (and moisturizing). An itchy feeling is often due to an allergen coming into contact with the skin, so washing the area will remove the irritation.

There are many methods that will help you get rid of and prevent future out breaks of eczema. For the full guide to a natural remedy for eczema, continue to Remedy For Eczema.

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Important Natural Cures For Eczema

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Eczema is a type of skin condition often characterized by redness, dryness or inflammation of the skin, generally associated with itching, blisters, crusting, red bumps and oozing. Most of the infants and children are prone to this disorder.

There are different types of eczema that affects all races of people. Among them, contact eczema is caused by direct irritants, exposure to skin allergens, certain perfumes, and allergy-causing agents. Another type of eczema named, atopic eczema occurs in people who have a family history of allergy, such as hay fever and asthma.

In order to minimize the risk of developing eczema, you need to avoid certain irritating substances that are very sensitive for your skin. Keep a check on your diet and nutrition on a regular basis. There are various alternatives available to cure this skin condition. It is always good to follow natural methods to help cure eczema. Follow the some of the natural cures for eczema.

Identify the cause: Prior to seeking a medication to cure eczema, it is very important to know the primary cause of this disorder. Environmental factors like laundry allergens and other allergens are said to trigger eczema, which affects the immune system. Maintaining a good immune system is highly essential to fight against any sort of disorder.

Treat the condition: Application of herbal creams like water based creams that generally contain calendula and yarrow on the affected areas will relieve itching of the skin without suppressing the processes of your immune system. Oatmeal bath is one of the natural cures for eczema, which helps to soothe eczema outbreaks.

Improve nutrition: Avoid consuming fried and processed foods. Omega-3s DHA and EPA that is found in fish oil helps to decrease inflammation. Probiotics can be used to balance the gut and hence improves digestion.

Boost your immune system: Astragalus helps to modulate immune system and to combat inflammation. Rosemary can be used to aid in blood motion and California poppy uses to calm nervous system.

Using all these natural cures for eczema will help to cure this skin disorder naturally.

Are you in trouble of getting rid of your skin disease? If you have been desperately looking for natural treatments for eczema, then go ahead and read my article on natural treatments for eczema and get to know about various treatments to treat eczema naturally.

The Most Important Eczema Causes And How To Avoid Them

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Eczema causes are yet to be identified and are virtually unknown.  This is quite astonishing given the fact that this is a condition that was identified well over centuries ago and affects as much as 20% of the population in developed countries.  In this article, we look at some of the major factors which are believed […]

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