The Lupus Society of Illinois announces 2016 Educational Teleconferences

CHICAGO - Aug. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- August 21, 2015 – The Lupus Society of Illinois’ has announced its fall/winter educational teleconferences schedule for 2015/2016.   “We aim to provide Illinois’ lupus community access to experts in fields that will help them live healthier and happier lives,” says Mary Dollear, Vice President of the LSI.

All of the LSI’s events are FREE and open to the public.

Teleconference: Resources for Lupus Patients

Thursday, November 12, 2015 – 6:30pm

Having lupus is challenging.  Misinformation is prevalent and the varied needs can make finding help difficult—especially those who are living with a chronic illness.

Join us for the Resources for the Lupus Community teleconference and learn about practical opportunities available to you from the LSI, a reliable organization that has been serving Illinois’ lupus community for over 42 years.

Teleconference: Nutrition and Lupus

Thursday, March 10, 2016 – 6:30pm

"Good nutrition" is the only "lupus diet" advocated - but what does that mean?  What about restricting gluten and dairy?  What about vitamins?  How do I know if I have an intolerance to a certain food?

Join us for the Nutrition and Lupus educational teleconference as long-time supporter and Registered Dietitian Marla Brodsky talks about what constitutes good nutrition and answers your questions.

Ms. Brodsky is a long-time supporter of the Lupus Society of Illinois. Living with an auto-immune disease - she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1994 - she brings a unique outlook to her presentations.

All of the LSI’s educational events are free and open to the public.

Registration is required for teleconference.  Please register by contacting Taurean@lupusil.org or call 312-542-0004.

About Lupus:

Every day, an estimated 1.5 million Americans struggle with the often debilitating and disabling health effects of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body.

Lupus can be fatal, is difficult to diagnose, has no cure and few treatments are available.  Ninety percent of people with lupus are women and minorities are two to three times more likely to acquire the disease, however; anyone at any age can get the disease.  Knowing the signs and symptoms of lupus is key to early diagnosis.  Contact the LSI for more information at info@lupusil.org or call (312) 542-0002.

About the LSI

The Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI), formed in 1973, is the Midwest’s leading non-profit health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus.

The LSI is the only organization committed to assisting lupus patients and their families cope with this often devastating disease.  By supporting the LSI, you are actively improving lives for lupus patients in Illinois.

For more information about lupus or the Lupus Society of Illinois contact Mary Dollear, Vice President, at (312) 542-0002.