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Super Food Sweet Potatos Do you enjoy sweet potatoes? Did you know they’re a super food that contain many nutritional benefits? The World’s Healthiest Foods, list numerous benefits of incorporating sweet potatoes into your diet. Some of these health benefits include increasing your antioxidant intake, consuming more…

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, here are some scleroderma-related conditions to be aware of: 1. Gastrointestinal issues People with systemic scleroderma may experience some digestive system and gastrointestinal tract irregularities that range from the mouth to the anal canal. Thickening and fibrosis (or scarring) of the tissues may happen because…

Scleroderma Quote: Determined Soul Stay determined to stay strong. Share this quote for scleroderma on Pinterest to keep it all in perspective. Resolve to live everyday to its fullest. Ella Wheeler Wilcox said, “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or…

This month is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and in this special article, our resident blogger and scleroderma patient, Nicola Whitehill shares her tips on how to better manage Raynaud’s during this seasonal change. Join her in “Show Your Colours For Raynauds Awareness.” 1. Don’t forget to take your medication It’s…

Turmeric Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties Fall is here and a new season often means inflammation and pain increase for patients with scleroderma. It seems unavoidable and managing it is a challenge. Natural ways to relieve inflammation are sometimes helpful adjuncts in pain management. This ginger and turmeric tea recipe may…

It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…

According to the Cleveland Clinic, although scleroderma may be similar in patients of all ages, there are some specific characteristics that are more pronounced in children. Pediatric scleroderma is divided into systemic and localized diseases, which is further differentiated into subtypes based on clinical findings of skin involvement.

Relax with Reflexology Have you considered reflexology for scleroderma? Reflexology is an ancient practice that’s been passed down for thousands of years. The Incas and Native Americans may have introduced reflexology to South and North America, but proof of the practice dates back to 3000 BC in pre-dynastic China. What is reflexology?…

Anti-inflammatory and More: Essential Oils Essentials oils, more widely known as aromatherapy, have been around for centuries.  There’s plenty of research behind the benefits of essentials oils and aromatics. We’ve discovered some ways essential oils may help with scleroderma symptoms.     Like herbs and minerals, the FDA does not regulate essentials…

When you have scleroderma it is important to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. This scleroderma chicken salad recipe is full of fruits and vegetables and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants, like Vitamin C, can stop free radicals from damaging cells. Vitamin C also supports the immune system. You might also…