As I mentioned in my last post, I am trying a new experimental treatment for ME/CFS, long-COVID, and autoimmune diseases. I'm working on editing a month-long vlog about how it affects me. The short answer is that it is helping!! Hurray! I'm doing much better than I normally am in November, when I'm usually in the midst of a months-long seasonal relapse and living life horizontally. I've been busy, active, and productive with very good energy and only mild immune symptoms (flu-like aches). I even managed TWO social events with friends last week! I hope to have that video finished and posted on my YouTube channel before next week.
In the meantime, I wanted to share another video, from our last camping trip of the season. In my book, there is a chapter about The Restorative Power of Nature (you can read an earlier version of that chapter here on the blog). The science is really amazing, showing that spending time in nature helps to improve both mental and physical health (including immune function!). Those studies also show that when you can't get outside, even just looking at pictures of nature has measurable health benefits.
So, though I couldn't bring you all along on our trip, I can share this 15-minute video that features vibrant fall foliage, peaceful sunsets over the water, birds, and other beautiful, tranquil nature scenes. You can watch it on YouTube or I'll include it below:
Enjoy watching, and I'll be back soon with more details on how the new treatment is helping me.
