Nutrition and Lupus Educational Event

CHICAGO - March 4, 2016 - PRLog -- The Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI) will host an educational teleconference: “Nutrition and Lupus” presented by Marla Brodsky, RD, LD, BCIM.  The event will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  Once registered, participants will receive a toll-free number to call in.

“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 intolerance to a certain food?

Join LSI for the Nutrition and Lupus Educational teleconference as long-time supporter and Registered Dietician Marla Brodsky talked about what constitutes “good nutrition” and answers your questions.

The event is FREE and open to the public.  Registration is required

What:    Nutrition and Lupus Educational Teleconference

         Presented by: Marla Brodsky, RD, LD, BCIM

Where:  Telephone

When:   Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 6:30pm

The event includes a presentation and question and answer period with Ms. Brodsky.

Registration required in order to obtain the toll free call-in number.

Please register by contacting the LSI at (312) 542-0004 or email info@lupusil.org or go to http://www.lupusil.org/educational-teleconference-nutrition-and-lupus.html.

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.