In my practice as a doctor of Oriental Medicine I see this all too often; a patient that has depression, difficulty loosing weight, hair loss, feeling cold, low metabolic rate, often accompanied by anxiety, insomnia and palpitations, but when complaining to her physician is told either nothing is wrong with her, or being placed on levothyroxine, Synthroid, etc., after being diagnosed with hypothyroid condition which sometimes may take years. After starting the medication, symptoms may only impro …

Welcome to SoCal Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group! SoCal RA and Autoimmune Support Group provides event information on Support Groups and Support Systems in the areas of Orange County, West LA, Temecula Valley and Santa Clarita Valley and San Diego. Most of the groups consist of adults living with JRA, RA or Lupus, but anyone with any form of autoimmune disease is welcome to join, as well as family members and friends. There are 3 basic requirements to join our group: You are d …

Leaping Through Life with Lupus is for anyone who is living with Lupus or has a friend or family member who has Lupus. We share information and educate people about Lupus and how to support your loved one who has Lupus. We discuss issues related to thriving and not just surviving.