Catch The Health & Wellness Wave Aboard Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Annual 'Cruise for a Cause®'

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13^th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Cruise for a Cause® is preparing to sail January 25^th 2014 for a memorable seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Reflection.

Catch the Health and Wellness Wave when the cruise leaves Miami and heads to the exciting ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. There will be many educational programs and a fun filled line-up of exercises at sea, said Alan Segaloff, co-executive director, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Along the way, cruisers will learn about yoga, meditation, relaxation, nutrition, exercising, and many other healthy living practices designed to improve their sense of well-being. Activities will be suitable for all levels of ability! News on the "western medicine" front is on the agenda, including updates on medications for progressive MS.

Activities include Zumba in chairs party with Nick Marchesani, energizing Dance classes, Yoga, Fitness Training, Diet and MS, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Health and Wellness, New and Emerging Therapies for Every MS Type, How to Communicate, MS Port to Port Support Group Meeting, Care Partner Support Group Meetings…All this and the popular MSF Beach Party & Wild Shirt Contest!

"We've assembled a stellar lineup of MS experts to bring this informational agenda to all those sailing," said Segaloff. Agenda includes:  

• Jack S. Burks, M.D., an international leader in MS, neurology, and chronic disease management. Dr. Burks will speak on the topics of: Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Health and Wellness; and New and Emerging Therapies for Every MS Type. Dr. Burks is co-author of the book "Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know."
• Laura McCatty, RN, MSCN, a MS certified nurse and member of the International Organization of MS Nurses.
• Yoga therapist Mindy Eisenberg
• Personal trainer Jeffrey Segal, long-time friend and supporter of MSF.

To participate in the groups' educational program and activities your reservation must be booked through Aragon Travel: Gabriela Aragon ([email protected]), (800) 659-0081 or (954) 322-1030. For information about the program or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: (800) 225-6495 or [email protected].

ABOUT MSF
The mission of Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is to provide nationally accessible programs and support services to persons affected by MS to help them maintain health, safety, self-sufficiency, personal well-being; and to heighten public awareness to elicit financial support for MSF's programs, services and promote understanding for those diagnosed with the illness.

SOURCE Multiple Sclerosis Foundation