S7E01 The research on lifestyle and MS with Charlie Peel

Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

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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