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    VBI’s Workshops-How To Love, Live, & Laugh With Vitiligo

    March 28, 2014 - By 

    Our uniquely designed workshop/program launched in 2010 is a community and online program created to empower our members and encourage them to let their light shine.  Since our launch we have be fortunate to light a spark in our members to express themselves and give them a platform to shine.  You can see many of our members shining in our community and on our social media page at our Vitiligo Bond Facebook Forum http://www.facebook.com/vitiligobondinc

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    Radical Self-Expression Summit Press Release

    March 11, 2014 - By 

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Radical Self-Expression Summit provides a space for women and men to explore how the practices of self-love and self-expression can benefit their communities. Atlanta, Georgia (March 10, 2014) We are delighted to announce a unique event created to explore and celebrate the contributions of 9 extraordinary Atlanta women entrepreneurs. This wellness-focused summit will use storytelling, dialogue, visual art, music, and fashion to recognize positive impact among women leaders.  OUR HONOREES INCLUDE: A multiple-time New York Bestselling author, and award-winning journalist/blogger An environmental activist who represented her  non-profit organization as an invited guest to the White House Women and the…

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    Respect, Honor & Congratulations to Dr. Strong

    March 11, 2014 - By 

    Greta R. Strong, Ed.D., MPA., MSc., HS-BCP, Vitiligo Bond’s Vice President and founding member.  Without her Vitiligo Bond would not be in existence…. And a man said, Speak to us of self-knowledge. And he answered, saying: Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights. But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart’s knowledge. You would know in words that which you have always known in thought. You would touch with your fingers The naked body of your dreams.  And it is well you should. The hidden well-spring of your soul must need rise…

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    How vitamin deficiencies can trigger vitiligo?

    March 3, 2014 - By 

    What’s up with the amount of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels in our bodies? At our Emory support group we learned that people with vitiligo may be lacking certain vitamins that are the building blocks for skin color (melanin).  If you spot a white spot on your skin and it begins to spread seek medical advice on treating it early. To find out more about new approaches and treatment options in Atlanta visit Emory University, Dr. Sulochana S. Bhandarkar, 1525 Clifton Rd, 3rd floor, Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778-3333   Support Vitiligo Bond at www.vitiligobond.org  

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    How phenols can trigger vitiligo?

    March 3, 2014 - By 

    Have you noticed that their seems to be more and more people popping up with vitiligo? At our Emory vitiligo support group we learned that people with vitiligo have a low tolerance for oxidative stress.  One key trigger to the spread of vitiligo is phenols. Phenols are found in many foods, plants and man-made products. Phenols can trigger or spread white patches on skin through oxidative stress.  This is a buildup of hydrogen peroxide in the skin. When free radicals accumulate and becomes unbalanced in a person that is sensitive to phenols it can trigger white patches on their skin. Some types of fruits, red meat, spices like…

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    Emory University Dermatology & Vitiligo Bond Support Group

    February 23, 2014 - By 

    Our first meeting was very informative. We learned many things play a role in triggering vitiligo. Did you know that there are certain types of foods that can trigger the spread of your vitiligo patches? Dr. Holla who is an expert in vitiligo in India graced us with his presence at Emory University and shared new vital information about vitiligo. Dr. Anantha Prasad Holla and Dr. Sulochana Bhandarkar are working to bring the best quality of care and refreshing holistic approaches on getting result with new repigmentation approaches. To find out more about new approaches and treatment options in Atlanta visit…