Sunday, March 24, 2019

2019 Cause Awareness Day Calendar

2019 Cause Awareness Day Calendar

*Note: All of these causes are not related to invisible diseases or health related issues, but are causes everyone should be aware of and support.

January
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Dry January
National Blood Donor Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month

6-12 – Obesity Awareness Week
11 – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
16 – National Religious Freedom Day
20 – World Religion Day
20-26 – Healthy Weight Week

February
American Heart Month
Black History Month
National Cancer Prevention Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

1 – National Wear Red Day (Women’s Heart Disease Awareness)
2 – World Wetlands Day
4 – World Cancer Day
3-9 – Burn Awareness Week
7 – National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
10-16 – National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
14 – V-Day (Violence Against Women)
14 – National Condom Awareness Day
14 – National Donor Day
16 – World Whale Day
17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
20 – World Day of Social Justice
20 – Love Your Pet Day
22 – World Thinking Day
25 – Mar 3 – National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
26 – World Spay Day
27 – World NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) Day
28 – Digital Learning Day
28 – Rare Disease Day

March
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
National Nutrition Month
National Professional Social Work Month
National Save Your Vision Month
National Women’s History Month
Red Cross Month

3 – World Wildlife Day
8 – International Women’s Day
10 – National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
10-17 – Brain Awareness Week
10-17 – National Sleep Awareness Week
13 – K9 Veterans Day
14 – World Kidney Day
15 – National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
15 – World Consumer Rights Day
15 – World Sleep Day
18-24 – National Youth Violence Prevention Week
18 – National Public Defense Day
19 – National Agriculture Day
20 – National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
21 – National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 – World Down Syndrome Day
22 – World Water Day
24 – World Tuberculosis Day
30 – Earth Hour

April
Alcohol Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Counseling Awareness Month
National Humor Month
National Minority Health Awareness Month
National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
World Habitat Awareness Month

2 – World Autism Awareness Day
2 – International Children’s Book Day
3 – National Day of Hope
7 – World Health Day
7-13 – National Volunteer Week
7-13 – National Library Week
10-16 – Parkinson’s Awareness Week
11 – World Parkinson’s Day
14 – National Dolphin Day
19-21 – Global Youth Service Days
20 – Volunteer Recognition Day
22 – Earth Day
22-28 – National Environmental Education Week
25 –Malaria Awareness Day
25 – Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day
26 – Arbor Day
30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

May
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Clean Air Month
Foster Care Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
National Arthritis Month
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

5-11 – Be Kind to Animals Week
5-11 – National Hospital Week
6 – National Nurses Day
6-12 – National Nurses Week
6 – Melanoma Monday
7 – National Teacher Day
8 – World Red Cross Day
10 – World Lupus Day
11 – World Fair Trade Day
12 – World Migratory Bird Day
12 – Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day
12 – Mother’s Day
12-18 – Women’s Health Week
13 – National Woman’s Checkup Day
17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
17 – Bike to Work Day
18 – International Museum Day
18 – HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
18 – Armed Forces Day
20 – National Rescue Dog Day
21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
21 – Brain Injury Awareness Day
23 – World Chron’s and Colitis Day
27 – Memorial Day
29 – National Senior Health and Fitness Day
31- World Multiple Sclerosis Day
31 – World No Tobacco Day

June
Cataract Awareness Month
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Great Outdoors Month
National LGBTQ Pride Month
National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
National Safety Month
Men’s Health Education and Awareness Month
Professional Wellness Month

2 – National Cancer Survivors Day
5 – World Environment Day
8 – World Oceans Day
10-16 – National Men’s Health Week
14 – World Blood Donor Day
16 – Father’s Day
19 – World Sickle Cell Day
20 – World Refugee Day
27 – National HIV Testing Day
27 – PTSD Awareness Day

July
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
National HIV Awareness Month
National Parks & Recreation Month

1-7 – Clean Beaches Week
4 – Independence Day
11 – World Population Day
28 – World Hepatitis Day
29 – International Tiger Day
30 – World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
31 – National Mutt Day

August
American Indian Heritage Month
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Water Quality Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month

1-7 – World Breastfeeding Week
1 – World Lung Cancer Day
6 – National Night Out
8 – International Cat Day
9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
12 – International Youth Day
12 – World Elephant Day
17 – World Honey Bee Day
19 – World Humanitarian Day
26 – International Dog Day

September
America on the Move – Month of Action
Biodiversity Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month
Baby Safety Month
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
Healthy Aging Month
Leukemia Awareness Month
Lymphoma Awareness Month
National Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month

5 – International Day of Charity
8 – International Literacy Day
8-14 – National Suicide Prevention Week
10 – World Suicide Prevention Day
13 – National Celiac Awareness Day
21 – World Alzheimer’s Day
21 – International Day of Peace
22 – World Rhino Day
23-27 – Malnutrition Awareness Week
25 – National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
27 – National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
28 – World Rabies Day
28 0 Family Health and Fitness Day
29 – World Heart Day

October
Cyber Security Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Energy Awareness Month
Healthy Lungs Month
Hunger Awareness Month
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
National ADHD Awareness Month
National AIDS Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Liver Cancer Awareness Month
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Awareness Month

4 – World Animal Day
5 – World Teachers Day
6 – World Cerebral Palsy Day
6-12 – Mental Illness Awareness Week
7 – World Habitat Day
7-13 – National Fire Prevention Week
10 – National Depression Screening Day
10 – World Mental Health Day
10 – World Homeless Day
11 – International Day of the Girl
12 – World Arthritis Day
16 – World Food Day
17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
18 – National Mammography Day
21 – Lung Health Day
21-25 – National Health Education Week
23-31 – Red Ribbon Week
29 – World Psoriasis Day
31 – Halloween

November
American Diabetes Month
Great American Smokeout Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Hospice Month
National Native American Heritage Month

10-16 – World Kindness Week
11-15 – American Education Week
13 – World Kindness Day
14 – World Diabetes Day
15 – National Philanthropy Day
15 – America Recycles Day
19 – World Toilet Day
21 – Great American Smokeout
25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
28 – Thanksgiving

December
National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
National Human Rights Month

1 – World AIDS Day
3 – International Day of People with Disabilities
3 – #GivingTuesday
5 – International Volunteer Day
9 – International Anti-Corruption Day
10 – International Human Rights Day
18 – International Migrants Day
22-30 – Hanukkah
25 – Christmas
31- New Year’s Eve

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Did You Know? Fibro Warning Signs

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Did you know?


Fibromyalgia is a growing concern for many individuals.  Like any other disease there are many doctors that either don't believe it's real, lump people with similar symptoms into this box or force a similar disease and treat as that instead of Fibro.

Fibromyalgia does have symptoms similar to Lupus and other auto immune diseases, but unlike those there is no way to test for Fibro.

Fibromyalgia warning signs:
  • Pain and tenderness in muscles and joints
  • Fatigue
  • Fog - mental haziness
While these are the 3 initial ques that there are issues they are not the only ones.  Click here for other Fibro Symptoms and Signs

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Did You know? Lupus look alikes

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Did you know?

Did you know there are other illnesses out there that have similar symptoms to Lupus and a lot of the times get misdiagnosed or overlooked because of the similarities?

Here are a few that are generally crossed:
  • Autoimmune thyroid disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Polymyositis
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Scleroderma
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
Some of these even overlap or exist along with Lupus.  

If you feel your symptoms are being lumped together because you've already been diagnosed with one, talk to your doctor.  If you don't feel like you they are listening get a second opinion.

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Did you know?


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I've decided to start a "Did you know?" series.  This will be a series of information that you may not already know about all the illnesses I'm representing and a few others. This will included not just symptoms of the diseases, but helpful sites and organizations, and other random things that might be helpful to not just those going through the fight, but those taking care of them as well.

If there is anything that you can think of that you think I don't know and is a great resource or a lesser known symptom of any invisible disease feel free to email me FAID.Faqs@gmail.com.

Monday, March 11, 2019

What causes Night Sweats?

Night sweats, sometimes it really is just to hot in the room.  Sometime it's an underlying medical issue.  Let's explore a few of those medical issues:
  1. Low Blood Sugar
    * Different activities before bed could cause your body to lower your glucose while you sleep.k
  2. Sleep Apnea
    * Seating is induced by "fight or flight" being triggered when you briefly stop breathing due to the ailment
  3. Medications
    Certain medications can also cause night sweats
    * AntiInflamatories - Acetaminophen & NSAIDs
    * Older Antidepressants
    * Steroids
    * and Hormone Replacement therapy
    All of these could be possible medicinal culprits
  4. Menopause
    * I think we all know this one "Hot Flashes"
    * However after menopause or chemo has ended it could be anxiety or depression
  5. Pheochromocytoma (I know doctors speak)
    * Rare tumor in the adrenal gland
    * Occurs between 20-50
To find relief lower the temperature in the bedroom.  Add fans and wear breathable clothes.  Keep a diary of symptoms for your doctor to help find a root cause if it does come down to being medical.

Friday, March 1, 2019

30/30 Veggie Challenge


I'm taking the March veggie challenge to try 30 different vegetables in 30 days before the end of March.  I'm currently working under my company's team, but I encourage you to join as an individual. Visit Recipe for Success Foundation to learn more and sign up.  #VegOut2019

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Walk MS - Nov 4th


Dear Friends and Family,

I recently registered to participate in Walk MS and I'm inviting you to join my team.

Fundraising drives groundbreaking research, provides life-changing services and guarantees a supportive community for those who need it most. Your participation is a powerful step in creating a world free of MS.

Please visit my personal fundraising page to join my team or make a donation. By joining my team, you will be signing up for a great event and an important cause. Each mile we walk, each dollar we raise brings us that much closer to our goal – an end to MS.

I really hope you join my team and support the MS movement.

Thank you!





Walk MS Event
When you participate in Walk MS, you make an impact on the lives of people affected by MS. Together with your family, friends and co-workers you become a powerful force. Together, we will end MS forever.

Here is the information you will need to have a fun and memorable day while participating in Walk MS with your friends and family!

Start/Finish Location: University of Houston - Moores School of Music
3333 Cullen Blvd., #120
Houston, Texas 77004
Schedule: Sunday, November 4, 2018; site opens at 8:00 a.m.; walk begins at 9:00 a.m.