Hello friends --How's everybody feeling?? Those of us in the U.S. may be feeling a bit "fat and happy and ready for nappy." Thanksgiving will do that to you! I LOVE it both as a time to slow down, examine what it is that you're thankful for - and as a kick off to the most wonderful time of the year.  And boy do we need a wonderful time of THIS year!!  Let's get this party started:1.  TWO - count 'em - 2 new pod episodes published this week!!  One was a sneaker - just a short (3 minute) little holiday message from me - Holiday Message from Kathy - where I announce that I have updated and published the annual FUMS Holiday Gift Guide.  And then - my interview of  MS Advocate with a beautiful British accent and a phenomenal new symptom tracker book - Jessie Ace!  Isn't that a great name??  Here's a link to that interview. If nothing else, listen in for the accent. So great.  Jessie Ace Interview2.  Great article. And oh so true: MS and Stress: 2020 is the Year That Keeps on Giving. 3.  A Basel-led international research team has discovered a connection between the intestinal flora and sites of inflammation in the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis. A specific class of immune cell plays a central role in this newly identified gut-brain axis. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments for MS that target the intestinal flora. Gut-Brain Axis Influences Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis4.  As usual, MS Advocate and writer Ed Tobias wrote a clear and compelling article. This time about travel during COVID. Travel During COVID5.  Being engaged in your MS care can help you find a treatment that’s right for you.  Building Effective Communication with Your Multiple Sclerosis Care Team

6.  Explore your preferences and goals to build the multiple sclerosis treatment plan that’s best for you.  Always worth an ask:  How Do I Know Which Multiple Sclerosis Treatment is Right for Me?In your holiday shopping - don't forget about the newly updated FUMS Shop.  All new products including hats, teeshirts, sweatshirts, JEWELRY, jackets and FACEMASKS - all with the FUMS attitude emblazoned on them!!  Here's where to go to see them all: FUMS Merchandise ShopThat's all folks. Hope you're doing well and this little newsletter o'mine helps you in some way or another.  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!  Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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