Third Annual Patients Picnic in the Park
Modestan is hostess for disability and medical community.


MODESTO, CA, December 29, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Calling all Doctors! Nurses and disability chapters in the central valley.
We are seeking those who would like to attend our third annual Patients Picnic in The Park which will be held on Saturday May 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM @ Micke Grove Park in Lodi, CA.
To be held rain or shine.

Scheduled guests include Sandra Johnson from Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL), with more guests to announce. As we are looking for any Medical, Chiropractic, and/or massage therapist to offer free massaging on the hands/arms/neck of the patients.

If a photographer would donate their services to take photos in exchange for free publicity of their business that would really make this event complete giving the patients a boost with their self esteem issues..
Your businesses would be advertised from December 2009-May 2010 for free on our websites as well as these press releases.
If you are willing to pitch in and make this happen for the patients please contact Kathy Walters at LupusWebsite@aol.com

It is a potluck style picnic. Medical booklets will be given out, prizes, questions answered and shared, friendships form. This is our third annual as we are striving to make this worldwide awareness.

Lupus lapel pins and awareness items are now on sale for the raising of funds to help cover expenses and food. www.lupusmctd.ning.com/

Call Kathy Walters Founder (209) 524-4680 or email her LupusWebsite@aol.com to confirm your attendance if you would like to to be a part of third annual event.


May is National Lupus Awareness Month
-- What exactly is it? --

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease, can affect the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. More than 16,000 Americans develop this disease every year.

For many, lupus is a mild disease that affects only a small number of organs. But others may experience serious, and at times life-threatening problems.

Symptoms include achy joints, fever over 100 degrees, prolonged or extreme fatigue, skin rashes, and anemia. Diagnosing lupus is difficult, as symptoms may come and go.

The patient's medical history combined with a careful physical examination is extremely important.
A variety of basic and specialized tests that evaluate the immune system are obtained if the suspicion for lupus is raised. Lupus should never be diagnosed on the basis of laboratory tests alone.

Once diagnosed, there are varying forms of treatment, depending on the symptoms. According to the LFA, for the majority of people with lupus, effective treatment can minimize symptoms, reduce inflammation and maintain normal basic body functions.

Basic steps to help ease the symptoms of lupus include:

- Avoid prolonged sun exposure, and use sunscreen to prevent skin rashes caused by light sensitivity.
- Exercise regularly to prevent muscle weakness and fatigue.
- Keep immunizations current to protect against infections.
- Eat a well-balanced diet.
- Stop smoking.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
- Schedule regular medical checkups.

Although this disease is often referred to as a 'woman's disease', men are also affected. It can strike at any age. People of African, American Indian and Asian origin are thought to get the disease more frequently than caucasians.

For more information on Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue Disorders can be found at http://www.LupusMCTD.com

You can email the Founder and website owner Kathy Walters of Modesto, CA at LupusWebsite@aol.com

Kathy has expanded her vision by now offering a weekly radio show on www.BlogTalk Radio.com/LupusMCTD.com in which she is looking for guests to interview.

About Lupus MCTD
www.LupusMCTD.com founded in 2005 as a peer-to-peer endeavor run entirely by volunteers -- patients who are dedicated to providing information and support to people interested in Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue Disorders.

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Press Release Contact Information:

Kathy Walters
Lupus MCTD
Founder
921 Pasadena Lane
Modesto, CA
USA 95350
Voice: 209-524-4680
Website: Visit Our Website