Children like Nicklya are bullied everyday for having vitiligo and appearing different. Help support Vitiligo Bond’s vitiligo awareness campaign.
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Click on link below for more details! Emory to host vitiligo awareness event in February | Emory University | Atlanta, GA.
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Imagine finding white spots on your skin that spread for no apparent reason. This change in physical appearance can be terrifying and confusing. Living with vitiligo can make it difficult to be comfortable in your own skin. The lack of public understanding and overt discrimination faced by many vitiligans can make simple daily tasks, like grocery shopping or going to work, a constant struggle. Vitiligo, a non-contagious disorder where white patches appear on the skin, affects one percent of the population. Depigmentation occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, are unable to function. Until recently, the cause of…
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In our vitiligo community, we are passionate about green juice, plant-based foods, and clean eating! Many of our members, including myself, have noticed repigmentation in our skin due to dietary changes. Since stress can lead to inflammation (cortisol) in the body, we can support our health by engaging in wholesome activities like juicing. Additionally, Vitiligo Bond features Dr. Kee, a Cornell-trained and certified plant-based nutritionist, who is available to assist you. For a demonstration on how to juice for good health, be sure to check out the video link provided below. Some of our members even I have seen repigmentation…
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Vitiligo and Its Connection to Stress Did you know that dedicating just 10 minutes a day to meaningful meditation can significantly reduce stress and transform your brain? Start your day by reciting your favorite prayer with sincerity. If you find yourself feeling stressed during the day, take a moment to find a quiet spot and focus on nothing at all, a blank piece of white paper, or simply gaze at the clouds. A quick technique is to concentrate on your breathing: feel the refreshing air entering through your nostrils. Visualize this cool air cleansing your mind and easing your anxiety.…
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[socialpoll id=”2182341″] Vitiligo may appear to be contagious but it’s not. When someone gets a diagnosis from the dermatologist that they have vitiligo it can seem like the end of the world. The important thing to learn from having vitiligo is to know that with God on your side you can accomplish anything. The key to living with vitiligo is to nourish your spirit. There are also treatments available. See link below. Click this link to discover other treatments…..
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Vitiligo awareness is important for adults as well as our children who cope with vitiligo. This is Niyannah and she has vitiligo. Niyannah vitiligo started when she was two years old. Being an inspiration to Niyannah gives her hope. She is a beautiful star with so much potential. Click this link to see what one of my product sponsor did for Niyannah….. [socialpoll id=”2182338″]
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In the photo, Dr. Sulochana Bhandarkar from Emory Healthcare alongside Natasha Pierre McCarthy, Founder and Executive Director of Vitiligo Bond Inc. Emory Healthcare has partnered with Vitiligo Bond to enhance awareness and provide support for those with Vitiligo. For more information about the upcoming event in January 2014, featuring distinguished guests and the latest procedures and findings at Alperin Auditorium (1525 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322), please contact Vitiligo Bond directly at www.vitiligobond.org or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vitiligobondinc. The collaboration between Emory Healthcare and Vitiligo Bond Inc. marks a significant step forward in the journey to support and…
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. We were invited to learn more about this institution when we first started on the awareness journey. As we delved deeper into the work they do, we were amazed by the breadth and depth of their research and commitment to improving public health. The Institute conducts and supports research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide. During our visit, we had the opportunity to meet with leading researchers and healthcare professionals who shared their insights and recent breakthroughs. It…