Hello friends --Summer has settled into southern Virginia - as in, it's hot and humid as hell. UGH. So - I remain inside most of the time - except in the early morning or after sunset. Until Fall - then I come out of my hiding place and bask in the glory of being outside! While I'm inside this summer I'm going to add more products to the FUMS merch shop! I want to add some yoga mats, some shorts, some tee shirts and some hats - all with the FUMS logo on them and "#FUMS". What do you think? Got other ideas you'd like to see in there? Let me know.  Meantime, check out what's in that merch store now right: FUMS MerchSo - let's get to it. Here's the good stuff:1.  I just published another blog post. This one is all about the dreaded Cog Fog. There are funny things and not so funny things that happen when Cog Fog strikes. Bet you can relate, right? Read that post right here - and PLEASE leave a comment on the site. It REALLY helps with Google rankings:  Cog Fog2.  Did you listen to the podcast episode I did with Dr. Karin Hehenberger of Lyfebulb? Episode 33  She talked about the competition her company and Celegene had partnered together to sponsor, looking for innovation for unmet needs for patients living with MS. They've chosen their finalists and you can read all about them (super interesting and cool ideas) right here: Lyfebulb Moments3.  Need a dose of inspiration? This woman is definitely an FUMS'er: Sylvia Longmire4.  A molecule that helps blood clot may also play a role in multiple sclerosis relapses. We're gaining on you bitch!  New Culprit for MS Relapses?!?!5.  Researchers at Emory University found that low-grade inflammation can influence a person's level of motivation. Imagine what HIGH GRADE INFLAMMATION like #MS can do!! Interesting article: Lack of Motivation 6.  How many of us have at least 1 root canal?? I have several. Watch this 2 minute trailer about how root canals could be at the "root" of our problems - and reply to this email and tell me your thoughts: Root CauseThat's all folks.  Hope you find this newsletter helpful. If so, please share it with others. The more the merrier! Is there anything I can help you with?  Drop me an email and let me know at [email protected] or meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community and let's chat!  Thanks.Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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