
3 blondes 1 battle
By Nikki Reed
3 Blondes 1 Battle is a podcast about and for those managing multiple sclerosis.
This is NOT a place to come if you are a “misery loves company” type person. We are WINNING in our battle and we will tell you what we are doing and/or have done. You can then do your own research and choose for yourself. We are NOT medical professionals. We are Navy and Army veterans, single moms, married moms and really just want to spread JOY and HOPE to you!! Whether newly diagnosed or years into it..we got you!


Is this MS or no?
Bobie has been going THROUGH it.. oh my.. NON ruptured aneurysm in wall of her carotid artery..hospitalized for that.. then had to get tubes in BOTH her ears.. it has been a WEEK. Is it the side effects from MS drugs? Is it unrelated? Lets chat.

EBV is currently the leading cause of MS
Did you know in the last few years the medical world has scientifically deducted per research that there IS one leading CAUSE of multiple sclerosis?!
Did you know it was Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
Did you know you can get tested and start to rid that from your body NOW?
Today’s guest is Allaire Schneider.
Allaire has a Medical Lab Science (M.L.S.) degree and is also board certified (ASCP). She has written medical journal papers, herself, AND her husband has managed MS for 20 years now while SHE manages Crohn’s disease.
Allaire believes many people might have EBV as part of their root cause of MS, per the article. More virus means more damaging antibodies made and worsening of MS symptoms. The EBV virus is hard to get rid of like cold sore viruses. They can stay dormant until the immune system is weak & then come out again later. IF you test positive to EBV these antibodies will do damage to your CNS so you would want to address this with your doctor. Interesting note: Even though this was released to the public, EBV testing is NOT part of initial differential MS diagnosis nor is it done annually with MS patients.
This is something you will need to do ON YOUR OWN.
For full details, listen to this episode!
Here are links as promised in episode:
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https://www.lessbarriers.com/collections/digital-health-downloads/products/multiple-sclerosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-1QOrZEVv4
https://www.linkedin.com/in/less-barriers-34150a295/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567628681216
The medical study about EBV and MS
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41582-023-00775-5#citeas
Linus Pauling institute; https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/

Optimal body DNA program
Have you ever gotten your DNA read? Yeah you can use 23andme or some other company but when you get back a bunch of genetic markers that you have NO idea what they mean, it is a WASTE of money.
Well, today we are talking with Deric Lyons about the program he created that can literally highlight your own personal predispositions to conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, specific autoimmune markers.. and more.
We will then hear from David Lyons about how your DNA can determine the best type of workouts for your OWN body type.
I am in David Lyons, Optimal body fitness program, as well!
I had mine read with this database and I have a TON of markers that make me higher chance of developing MS. Interesting!
I will be getting Dylan's (he’s 16) done, as well.
PS. Genetic markers influence metabolism and how certain foods cause weight gain and inflammation.
Ex. Mine show I have a few of the 'fat genes' and am genetically predisposed to have to FIGHT body fat in my lifetime. It also shows my body has NO issue with dairy or gluten.. interesting huh!?!?
Want to know more? Here is the direct link to order yours or your family members:
🔹https://optimalbodyfitness.com/dna-program-checkout/?ref=11

MS = leg issues *usually
If you manage MS, the one thing MOST of us have in common are leg issues.
Those issues could be fatigue or spasms or foot drop.
If you really do not know what foot drop is or if you have it, come hang out with us today! We will touch on this! There IS a solution out there that your insurance may pay for. You gotta just ask.
Bioness link: https://www.bionessmobility.com

2025 is finally here
We are thrilled to be in 2025!
So many new lessons to learn about our bodies and how it will function better.
So many new friendships and connections to be made.
A new year should bring much anticipation for those who believe that NO disease HAS to hold you back!
Let’s chat!

Closing out 2024
2024 is coming to a close.
Do you ever journal a recap of your year?
I like calling it, 'stones of remembrances'.
Where was God's grace and his faithfulness in it all?
What did you pray for throughout the year?
What can you be grateful for right now. Lets chat

Find the new YOU
MS takes away. It just does. BUT it does give! You just need to find the new you. HOW is it giving you a beautiful new opportunity with your life? Lets chat.

November catch-up
It has been a few weeks. Fall is officially upon us. MS symptoms in cooler weather are much different than warm weather but just as frustrating! Lets chat how we deal with that. Lets chat update on optimal body fitness training. We will just be brain dumping in this episode.

Fall 2024
Hurricane. MS Attacks. What is working well and what is not. Dating life. Spouses. All the things. Lets chat!

Weight training to beat and/or reverse MS symptoms & not your ego-Guest: David Lyons
David Lyons is a former Marine, body builder, business owner, and he manages multiple sclerosis himself.
Today we are going to hear WHY he is the TOP MS TRAINER in the WORLD & how he can help you right now from anywhere.
📍 Optimal Body fitness ELITE (DNA specific training):https://optimalbodyfitness.com (*make sure to mention -referral 11*)
📍His book, David’s Goliath: David's Goliath: Winning the Battle against All Odds
📍His upcoming documentary. MS Fitness Challenge: the journey https://www.imdb.com/video/vi500942617/
📍His Optimal Body fitness (paid & unpaid):

What you tell yourself matters
Sometimes multiple sclerosis can be scary. We get it. What everyone needs to remember is that you have more control than you think you do. Your thoughts and words are powerful. Lets discuss

Catch up session
After being away from the pod all summer, we come back together to catch you up, help you feel NORMAL in your journey, and offer at least ONE word of wisdom😂 laughter man. You need funny in your life with Multiple Sclerosis.

Measuring activity w/MS blood test
Did you know there is no true TEST to say 'you have multiple sclerosis.'
They schedule an MRI.
If they see a 'spot' or 'lesions'.
If it is found in 2 different areas, you are typically diagnosed.
SOME neurologists will order a spinal tap to see if they find HIGH LEVELS of PROTEIN in that spinal fluid, more speficially the specific group of proteins called oligoclonal bands, they will say YEP. You 'HAVE' mS.
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There is no BLOOD test until now.
This company, Octave, can structure these results to discern whether there is PROGRESSION, STABILITY or REGRESSION.
This new technology will standardize the diagnosis of MS.
📌www.octavebio.com
📌https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2023/09/06/octaves-ms-blood-test-accurately-captures-disease-activity-study/
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Come join us to hear our thoughts!

Does MS romantically impact marriage or dating?

All things feet
0:42 Any health problems with the girls lately
2:30 Strange feet stuff
3:30 Reflexology
6:20 How Bobie’s health is doing
18:18 Grounding
23:30 Ivermectin update
24:05 Ending
Links:
✅https://groundingofficial.com/?variant=36184981930149
✅https://www.verywellhealth.com/reflexology-5323773
✅https://www.facebook.com/thehealthbariv?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Dodging the winter yuck

There’s no easy fix

Useful apps to manage multiple sclerosis

Newly diagnosed with MS

Best practices when switching neurologists

Energy enhancement system and multiple sclerosis

Managing your fears of MS
Nikki: Lewis Howes, The School of Greatness, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and The Ed Mylett Show
Bobie: Motivation Daily by Motiversity, Your World Within from Eddie Pinero
Tara: Joyce Meyer

Planning for summer trips

Fearing the heat with multiple sclerosis

Career day with Tara

Career day with Bobie

Career day with Nikki

Could Epstein Barr virus be the cause of MS?
To explore whether there is a link between MS and EBV, a team of researchers studied more than 10 million active duty US military personnel between 1993 and 2013. Dr. Alberto Ascherio from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health led the study. NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) partly supported the work. The results appeared in Science on January 13, 2022.
The results documented that EBV infection is by far the most important risk factor for multiple sclerosis.
📌https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30539801/
📌https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/study-suggests-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-multiple-sclerosis
📌https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24669-b-cells
📌https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6509632
First EBV vaccine candidate: 📌https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/985086
📌https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2022/01/epstein-barr-virus-multiple-sclerosis.html

Ozone therapy & multiple sclerosis

Could fungus & yeast be the root cause?

5 vital things per blonde

Myths & Truth about MS and pregnancy

Valentines episode: MS & dating

MS & your gut biome
To prevent MS, we need to understand what causes it. 50 years of research has taught us that genes and environment and lifestyle factors like vitamin D, smoking and infections are important, but not the whole story.
Experts think the gut microbiome might have a role by triggering or ramping up the immune system's faulty response in MS.
Over the past decade or so, they have begun to appreciate how much communication there is between the brain and the gut. They're in contact all the time.
On top of this, there's the gut microbiome, which is what we call all the bacteria, fungi and other microbes that live in our digestive system.
It's strange to think about, but there are actually more bacterial cells inside the human body than human cells! These trillions of bacteria can change how our bodies work, including our immune systems and brains.
Here’s the show notes: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4191858/
Https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms12015
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7226078/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6416370/
This product has it in: www.stonehengehealth.com/dynamic-biotics.php

Overcoming your diagnosis with Dan Nevins

Key MS supplements

Coping with the cold
📌Here is the sauna I have: tinyurl.com/hmwzfkvx
📌Here is a recommended light box: tinyurl.com/6arz6ffp

Double vision & Optic Neuritis

Mental health w Dr. Amy Sullivan

Beneath the Tracksuit with Robbie

Power behind breath work

100% VA rated. What does this mean?

What is LDN (low dose naltrexone)

What is energy healing?

Benefits & options of working from home

Invisible symptoms

Bladder dysfunction

Sickness & MS

Our walk with God
