Hello friends --Happy Winter Solstice! It's the first day of winter - the shortest day and the longest night. There are several jokes in there somewhere but I'm just going to let it go. This is the last Friday Night 6-Pack before Christmas. My family and I are heading to Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie. Did you catch that reference?? ;) What are YOUR plans?? Hit reply to this email and let me know. I LOVE hearing from you. Okay - enough chitter chatter. Let's get to the good stuff. Here's this week's top 6 list of interesting shit going on in the MS world:1.  I am a contributing video producer for MultipleSclerosis.net. This month I did a video about dialing down the holiday stress. It's pretty funny. It involved wine. And I likey me some wine. Here it is - and it would be more enjoyable for you if you too were drinking some wine - or some other favorite spirit!

Holiday Gift Guide | MultipleSclerosis.net

2.  MS Patients Report Beneficial Effects of Cannabis With Few Side Effects, Survey Shows. I'm hearing from MS'ers every, single day now with very positive reviews on cannabis and its success rate for things like pain, anxiety, sleep issues, constipation. Seriously. This seems to be the answer to a lot of prayers! Here's a great article about this study: Cannabis Study for MS3.  A while back I did a podcast episode about remote work opportunities (www.FUMSnow.com/episode23). Think: a more flexible job, such as remote, part-time, freelance, or flexible schedule. This can make all the difference for #chronicillness. NOW - they've sweetened the deal: between now and 1.2.19, they're offering 50% off if you use this code: NEWYEAR. Start your New Year off right - sign up NOW!! P.S. They have gift certificates available too. What a great gift idea!! Check it out right here:  FlexJobs4.  Recent stem cell research could lead to a new way of treating inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. It appears they may have figured out why myelin fails to regenerate. If you know why, you can figure out how - and how to fix it, right??  Here's hoping. GREAT article: Myelin 5.  Cannabis seems to be a legit answer to a lot of #MS issues. Israel, btw, is at the forefront of a LOT of #MS research. Did you know that?? Interesting, right? Anywho - this article is about Israel doing trials on a cannabis-based tablet for MS spasticity. Bring it on!  Cannabis Tablet6.  Though you can't get it in time for Christmas, you should still order some FUMS gear - to be LOUD AND PROUD in how you speak to this stupid disease!  Wear it on your teeshirt or sweatshirt or carry a tote or a phone case that says F-U-M-S!!  Check out the FUMS store here: FUMS And we're done for this week. Hope you find this weekly email a valuable resource. I find it pairs well with a nice red. Just sayin'.I'll be back again next Friday - but in the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful holiday - whether that's Christmas, Kwanzaa, Festivus - or whatever floats your boat.  I appreciate YOU and wish you happiness and health.As always, you can drop me an email at [email protected] or meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community.  I'm here to help.  Thanks.Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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