let MS control him.
He Died A Hero
Michelle Obama’s father remained a hard worker until his death at 55 years old. The former first lady told REVOLT TV that she was just 27 at the time he passed. Now in her late fifties, the Harvard graduate still thanks her father for her work ethic and success.
“That is the power of what a working-class Black man can do in the world, which is why I don’t want any Black man out here to think that they don’t have something to offer their kids,” Obama said.
Her father led a great life, up until his untimely passing. He died a hero and a great man in the end.
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What You Can Do If You Have MS
Michelle Obama’s story of her father’s strength and willingness to live comes as a triumphant tale that others living with MS can learn from. Her father was a hardworking man that refused to let his chronic illness rule his life. Robinson III started advocating for himself by taking control of his life. The story of his strength proves that others from the Black community living with MS can continue to live their lives. There are a number of ways people can manage their MS.
For instance, sufferers can maintain their activeness. While the autoimmune disease can affect our nervous system and eventually all bodily functions, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible to remain mobile. Many people living with MS often say the mantra “Move it or lose it.”
According to HealthCentral, those with the disease who remain active tend to have less severe symptoms. Even better, exercising strengthens their muscles, cardiovascular and central nervous system. Exercising for an hour or even 20 minutes two to three times a week can help strengthen your body.
In addition to achieving a workout plan, sufferers also need a diet plan. In particular, the Mediterranean and Keto diet do limit symptoms. Specifically, diets like these consist mostly of plant-based foods and oily fish that prevent inflammation.
Similarly, doing other simple tasks like taking vitamin D, scheduling rest times, memorizing grocery lists, and even asking others for help can make life easier for those living with MS. All in all, managing the autoimmune disease just means being patient with yourself and taking it one day at a time. Michelle Obama and her late father proved that it’s possible to live a full life. Others can do the same.