"TURNING THOSE MS SCARS INTO STARS"

MS, lesions, also known as plaques, are patches of inflammation in the central nervous system in which the nerve cells have been striped of their protective myelin or insulating cover. These demyelinated neurons do not function properly and it is these lesions that give rise to the symptoms of MS.

In relapsing-remitting MS, their is significant recovery as the inflammation dies down. Special maintenance cells called glial cells are responsible for the repair of the damaged nerves. One type of glial cell, called an oligodendrocyte, lays down new myelin and another type, called an astrocyte lays down SCAR tissue.

A STAR is defined as a heavenly body, champion, headliner or a virtuoso. Another definition of a Star is defined as a network whose components are connected to a hub.

My faith in God is my connection and that is how I am "Turning Those MS Scars Into Stars." I am striving to experience the challenge of living with MS as a Blessing, an opportunity to grow in compassion, patience, grace, and love, all of which are blessings - Multiple Blessings Not Multiple Sclerosis!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

MS Diet - You Have Got to Eat!

The MS Diet is still going strong. I would like to share a Chicken Soup recipe that I prepared. Great for this time of year. I also enjoyed Blue Diamond Gluten Free Crackers with this in the Ranch Flavor.
This takes about 2 hours from start to finish with the prep and simmer time included.

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
32 oz. Free Range Chicken Broth Low Salt
4 Tables Olive Oil
2 Knorr Chipotle Mini Cubes
1 cup Brown Rice
2 Small Shollot

3 Stalks of Celery ( 2 cups)
1 Small bag of Baby Carrots
3 Ears of Corn (cut into 6 or more pieces)
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 Red Bell Pepper
Mrs Dash Original Seasoning or Garlic

Garnish:
2 Roma Tomatoes
1 Large Avocado
Cilantro
1/2 Red Onion


Directions for Prep: In a large soup pot, saute shallots, celery, bell peppers in olive oil until translucent. Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces and season with Mrs Dash, (I use Original).  Add chicken to vegetables and cook until lightly brown and done. Next add carrots and corn. Continue to cook on medium high heat 2 - 3 minutes more. Add 32 oz chicken broth and Chipotle seasoning cubes, simmer for 35 - 40 minutes.
Then, add 1 cup uncooked brown rice and 2 cups additional liquid (water). Simmer at high heat  for additional 40 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Garnish:
Mince red onion and cilantro combine with cut and seeds removed tomatoes. You can chop by hand or use food processor. Cut or chop avocados into large bit size pieces or slices. Use as a garnish for each of a bowl of soup.


Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did creating, cooking and eating it!

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