Hello friends --First, let me thank all of you that sent me email condolences on the passing of my mother-in-law last week. I really appreciate it. We're heading back to Pennsylvania to be with my husband's family for Christmas this year and take comfort in the love we share. What's on YOUR agenda and what and how do you celebrate??Let's get to the good stuff:1. I have asked friend-of-FUMS Dr. Aaron Boster to create a video speaking directly to those friends and family that question our diagnosis, call us lazy, tell us that if we would only pray more, eat better, drink more water, or WHATEVER, we'd feel better and/or be cured! So - I'm looking to you for what you'd want him to say to these people in your life - with the intention of making this a video that we can all share with "THOSE PEOPLE".  Please, hit "reply" to this email and send me your thoughts. Thanks so much.2.   Inflammation is the enemy in #MS. Here is a great article on how to reduce inflammation - naturally!  Anti-Inflammatory Diet 1013.  Great story on how actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler deals with her #MS - with some help from her family.  How Her Kids Reacted to Her MS4.  When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), symptoms like fatigue, numbness, and weakness may be your main concern. But depression is a common symptom, too. This article suggests ways to care for your mental health.  Depression and MS5.  The holidays magnify loss or estrangement. But there are steps you can take that may help make the season bright for you once again.  Holidays are Tough6.  Atlas Biotechnologies will fund and provide support to three research projects at the University of Alberta to possibly identify cannabis component(s) that could help people with neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).  Roll One For Me, Please 

That's all folks. Thanks so much for your continued support for me and the wonderful FUMS community that we've built together! Whatever you celebrate - I hope you and yours enjoy it. Merry Everything to all, and to all a goodnight!!Warmly -- Kathy#FUMSP.S. Have you signed up for the upcoming course and membership community - Patients Getting Paid? That's where you can learn how to find flexible work-from-anywhere positions to better accommodate your health (think Patient Advocacy and online business).  Get on the waitlist NOW right here:  Patients Getting Paid 

Sometimes it helps the stress, just to say "F-U-M-S"