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Many thanks to Cassandra Burton for sharing dietary information and advice for those living with scleroderma, and to everyone who attended. You can view Cassandra’s Slides here. Additional links shared in the webinar: International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative: www.iddsi.orgAbout The Mediterranean Diet: www.oldwayspt.orgMediterranean Diet Food Pyramid: https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/MedDietPyramid_flyer%5B1%5D_0.pdfLow Fodmap Resource, Monash University: https://www.monashfodmap.com/

95% of those living with scleroderma have experienced Raynaud’s phenomenon. October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and we’re spending a full session exploring the disease, symptoms, helpful products, and incredible innovations to help with the daily challenges of Raynaud’s. Join Lynn Wundermann, Founder and Chairman of the Raynaud’s Association and Adrien Beyk, Founder & CEO of …

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Scleroderma affects everyone differently, as does how each of us manages our disease and responds to treatments. For this reason, it is important to share many stories. We need to know we are not alone. In this webinar, you will hear from our guest speakers about their personal journeys with scleroderma. They will be joining …

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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and Kelsey Ellis, BSc for Getting Active – Where to Start and How to Keep Going. All movement is important to maintain health and well-being. The focus of this presentation is to provide an overview of strategies to move more, maintain movement, and to go through some examples of at-home exercises. For …

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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and Dr. Janet Pope for Gastro Challenges with Scleroderma: A Gut Reaction – Top to Bottom. Dr. Pope will be sharing how scleroderma affects the different areas of the digestive system, the resulting challenges, possible treatments or remedies, and will answer audience questions. To view Dr. Pope’s Slides, visit our website: https://www.sclerodermaatlantic.ca/wp…​ …

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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and guest speaker/specialist Dr. Vidyasankar for a discussion on the basic principles of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Dr. Vidyasankar will review treatment options, discuss the relevance for patients living with systemic sclerosis, and answer audience questions. The Scleroderma Atlantic webinar series is supported by the Government of …

Scarring on the Lungs, and Pressure in My Heart Read More »

Scleroderma affects everyone differently, as does how each of us manages our disease and responds to treatments. For this reason, it is important to share many stories. We need to know we are not alone. In this webinar, you will hear from our guest speakers about their personal journeys with scleroderma. They will be joining …

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