Newsletter: Refresh Your Health and Spirit

Having trouble reading this email? Click here to view in a browser. June 8, 2016   Does lupus occur in men? Scroll down for the answer. Wig or Without It When you are diagnosed with lupus, there are a lot of unwanted changes in your life. Losing your hair can be a scary side effect of lupus. Fortunately, there are many ways to tackle this issue and get back to feeling like yourself. For some, embracing this physical change can be a reminder to control what you can control regardless of the challenges. Click below for tips and tools for coping with hair loss. READ MORE Ask the Experts: Mental Health and Pediatric Lupus In this month's Ask the Experts, Dr. Andrea Knight, Attending Physician, Division of Rheumatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, answers your questions about how lupus can affect the mental health of kids and teens. LEARN MORE Stacey Kozel: Endless Possibilities In March, Stacey Kozel set out to trek the estimated 2,200 miles on the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, covering the entire trail end-to-end. The journey alone is a tremendous feat, and Stacey is making the hike while paralyzed from complications from lupus. Read her inspiring story from the trail. READ MORE Featured Events Awareness Research Find an event near you through your local Lupus Foundation of America chapter. Click here to find your local chapter. Walk to End Lupus Now® events: June 12, 2016 Milwaukee, WI  June 24, 2016 Memphis, TN  June 25, 2016 Columbus, OH Hampton Roads, VA   June 26, 2016 Wilmington, DE  Visit our website to find a Walk event near you!       Thank You: Lupus Awareness Month 2016 Another Lupus Awareness Month is in the history books and this year's observance was a huge success, thanks to YOU! Grab your tissues and watch our highlight reel. We promise you'll be encouraged and inspired. Thank you for doing your part to help others KNOW LUPUS last month and every month. WATCH NOW Lupus Groups to Host Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting We're joining forces with three other lupus groups to host a Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting next year to provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with perspectives from people with lupus, advocates and caregivers. This collaboration will give the lupus community an opportunity to share insights that could help develop new treatments for the disease. LEARN MORE Recipe Education Healthy Eating: Spring-fresh Peas With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of fresh peas: vibrant green pearls and pods that provide a sweet taste to meals or a crunch and snap when eaten raw. If you're looking to liven up your meals this season, try this recipe for Spring Pea Chimichurri Sauce from Sodium Girl, Jessica Goldman Foung. READ MORE Sun Protection: Are You Prepared? This week, Lupus Now® editor Jenny Palter did one thing right and one thing wrong when it comes to sun safety and UV protection. Her story highlights the importance of not getting complacent when it comes to dealing with the symptoms of lupus. READ MORE     Become a Champion for Hope with your monthly gift of $10, $15, $25 or more to the Lupus Foundation of America and make a difference in the lives of those affected by lupus. Your support will help bring us one step closer to our vision of a life free of lupus. Lupus can develop in anyone, male or female, of any age, including children, teenagers, and adults. While we do not yet fully understand what causes lupus, we do know that having lupus doesn't diminish a man's levels of testosterone, ability to perform sexually, or potential to become a father. Learn more.  You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Lupus Foundation of America's newsletter. If you would like to unsubscribe or change your preferences, please click here. Lupus Foundation of America 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 800-558-0121 Fax: 202-349-1156 lupus.org

 

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