MS (Multiple Sclerosis) & Cooling Vests
Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata, is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a wide range of signs and symptoms,[1][2] including physical, mental,[2] and sometimes psychiatric problems.[3] - more details here.
Dr. Daniel Kantor (Florida Society of Neurology) gives us a an explanation of the use of Cooling Vests / Devices that help reduce the effects of MS in his video below:
Studies have shown that cooling the body can help lessen the negative effects of heat and improve the quality of life of people with MS.
According to a 2010 research study, Dr. George Kraft found that:
"...After body temperature had dropped about one degree... participants improved on tests of coordination, balance, and in the ability to sustain physical activity. We concluded that cooling is an appropriate therapy for people with MS heat-sensitivity." *