Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS), affecting millions of people worldwide. MS is characterized by acute inflammatory episodes in the CNS, often transitioning to a progressive neurodegenerative phase. MS can result in significant mental and physical symptoms, especially muscle weakness, abnormal walking mechanics, balance problems, spasticity, fatigue, cognitive impairment and depression. Additionally, a … Read More

According to Multiple Sclerosis News Today, studies showed that lowering body temperature in MS patients helps to improve exercise and functional capability and prevented symptoms from worsening. In one of the “passive cooling” studies, where MS patients used ice or cold gel packs to reduce heat, 50% of patients experienced the beneficial effects of the cooling intervention for two to … Read More