Dr. Rani Banik is an integrative neuro-ophthalmologist. She focuses on both western and holistic medicine. She joins me for the first of three episodes focusing on brain and eye health. In this episode, Dr. Banik shares her insights about Optic Neuritis; causes, triggers, and how to prevent future occurrences.  More about Dr. Banik: Her practice promotes an integrative approach to vision and brain health that incorporates nutrition botanicals supplements and lifestyle modification, along with traditional western medical therapies. Instagram: @dr.ranibanik Facebook Groups: Eye on Migrain & EnVision Health Sign up for my weekly newsletter beginning in October <a href= "http://www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com">www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com</a> Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Ep 23: Ardra Shephard is an MS Warrior, Writer, Blogger, Mogul, Entrepreneur, and so much more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable autoimmune disease. Thriving Over Surviving shares the experiences of those living with MS who lean into their core values to live their best lives. Our host, Edie, was diagnosed with RRMS in 2015. In each episode, she chats it up with MS thrivers to learn and grow from each other's experiences. Chronic illnesses such as MS can impact our lives in ways that may become overwhelming. It is nice to know that others out there who focus on thriving despite their diagnosis. Thank you for joining our thriving community!