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Interested in learning more about what we do at the Foundation?
Watch the Scleroderma Foundation's "About the Foundation" video, narrated by celebrity host Chris Harrison.
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| Diet and Food Tips for Sjögren's Syndrome |
 Your physician will tell you if you need a special diet. If not, most of us can safely follow the diet guidelines of the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Many patients have special dietary needs such as: Avoiding Spicy Foods; Choosing Soft, Smooth Items; Avoiding Alcohol and Wine; Avoiding Acidic Juices, Fruits, and Vegetables. Read More. |
| Q&A on Autoimmunity |
 One of the functions of the immune system is to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, by producing antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes (types of white blood cells). Under normal conditions, an immune response cannot be triggered against the cells of one's own body. In certain cases, however, immune cells make a mistake and attack the very cells that they are meant to protect. This can lead to a variety of autoimmune diseases. They encompass a broad category of related diseases in which the person's immune system attacks his or her own tissue. Read More. |
| FitDay Health Resource |
 FitDay is a free online diet and weight-loss journal. The FitDay journal allows you to track your diet and activities with no guess work. This lets you take control of your diet and fitness and achieve your fitness goals. We hope you find the tool useful. Read More. |
| Tips on Winning Your Disability Claim |
 By Sandy Robinson
ProHealth has a great article by attorney, Jonathan Ginsberg, on how to win your disability claim for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia and what to expect at your Social Security hearing. Ginsberg specializes in Social Security disability cases for CFS & Fibromyalgia patients. Jonathan also runs the Social Security Disability Resource Website. Here are a few tips from Jonathan Ginsberg's article, Tips for Winning a Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Disability Case...and...What actually happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing? Learn more. |
| Ask an Expert About Scleroderma |
 This week, two experts join the Consults blog to answer readers' questions about scleroderma. Dr. John Varga is Gallagher Professor of Medicine in the division of rheumatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He chairs the advisory board of the Scleroderma Foundation, which helps people with scleroderma and their families cope with the disease and promotes education and awareness initiatives at the local and national levels. Dr. Virginia Steen, professor of medicine in the department of rheumatology, immunology and allergy at Georgetown University, also serves on the Scleroderma Foundation's advisory board. Learn more. |
