Autoimmune News / December 2003 / Autoimmune Disease News -- Graves', Hashimoto's, Thyroid, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Psoriasis, Sarcoidosis, Adrenal Problems, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Hair Loss, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Other Conditions

THE AUTOIMMUNE REPORT -- December 2003
From Patient Advocate Mary Shomon, Author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, Living Well With Autoimmune Disease, The Thyroid Diet Success Guide, and the Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success

This newsletter is located online at: http://www.thyroid-info.com/autoimmune/dec2003.htm

AUTOIMMUNITY IS TOP 10 HEALTH STORY IN 2003
Newsweek magazine has rated autoimmune disease as one of the top 10 health stories in 2003. This is a dramatic change from past years, when media coverage was sparse. Since most thyroid disease is autoimmune, this is a terrific development in the public awareness of these conditions.

FLUMIST WARNINGS FOR AUTOIMMUNE PATIENTS -- 2003 UPDATE
It seems that the flu is on the news every day these days, and so you may have questions regarding what you can and should do to prevent or treat the flu. Find out some important things, including: how to tell if it's just a cold, or flu; drugs that can help prevent the flu, or treat it; natural preventative things you can do and take; should thyroid patients get a flu shot; and information on warnings about the FluMist nasal vaccine for autoimmune and thyroid patients.

GET MARY SHOMON'S "LIVING WELL" BOOKS -- $8 SALE!!!
Get new copies of my best-selling book, "Living Well With Hypothyroidism" (now in its 17th printing), and the best-selling book "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease," (in its 4th printing) at the special discounted price of $8.00, plus shipping, from Iherb.com. This special discount price of $8 per book makes it a great gift for friends, family members, and doctors on your holiday gift list! Order my "Living Well..." books for only $8 Or call Iherb.com's toll-free order line at 888-792-0028

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NDA SUBMITTED FOR NEW LUPUS DRUG, RIQUENT
A new drug application has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Riquent(TM), a drug for the treatment of patients with lupus.

NEW WEB SITE FOR PEOPLE WITH WORSENING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR PHYSICIANS
Sereno, Inc., the company that markets Novantron, a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) drug, has launched www.novantrone.com as an online resource for US-based patients with worsening MS.

ARTHRITIS RISK NOT INCREASED BY DRINKING COFFEE
New research suggests that drinking multiple cups of coffee every day does NOT increase your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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NEW THERAPIES FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
GMP Immunotherapeutics, Inc., in conjunction with the University of Michigan, will develop a new treatment for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and some forms of cancer.

MARY'S DIET SECRETS -- PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE OVER THE HOLIDAYS!
As you all know, like many people with hypothyroidism, I struggle to get off and keep off extra weight. So whenever I find something I feel is particularly helpful, I am very excited to let you know. I've tried things in the past, and had to let you know that it was a big bust. Like the "starch-blocker" pills (BUST), and at least for me, ephedra... (BIG BUST, PLUS PALPITATIONS!) But my ongoing efforts to continue to lose weight have been going particularly well lately, and I credit two things -- one, I've started doing more weight-bearing exercise, and I'll tell you more about that in an upcoming issue. But the other thing that is helping are some new supplements that I've started, and I love them. First, let me tell you that I have mitral valve prolapse. And so FORGET ephedra or some of the other stimulating supplements -- they give me major palpitations and I can't take them. but I've been taking a line of 4 products from "Lean for Less" (which are made by Health from The Sun, part of a very good company called Arkopharma), and they are really helping my weight loss stay on track, reducing my appetite, keeping me from being bloated, and I'm having faster weight loss results than usual!!

HOLIDAY 2003 SPECIALS -- DIET GUIDE, PREGNANT/FERTILITY GUIDE, AND THYROID NEWSLETTER PACKAGES -- GOOD ONLY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2003
My special thyroid-related guides and print thyroid newsletter make great gifts for yourself, family or friends who are dealing with thyroid problems. And if you order until December 31, 2003, you can get our discounted holiday specials on combination orders! Visit my online ordering page for details.

DIET GUIDE & PREGNANCY GUIDE -- HOLIDAY COMBO 2003 -- ONLY $20
A copy of the Thyroid Diet Success Guide, The Mini-Pocket Diet Guide, and a copy of the Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success. Usually $23 plus shipping, but the special holiday package is only $20 plus shipping -- $2 domestic, $7 foreign

DIET GUIDE, PREGNANCY GUIDE, NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION -- HOLIDAY TRIO 2003 -- ONLY $40
Pregnancy Guide, Usually $11 plus shipping, Diet Guide, Usually $12 plus shipping, Sticking Out Our Necks Newsletter, $23 plus shipping, special price, usually $46 plus shipping, special holiday package is only $40 plus shipping for all three!

Note: These offers good only until December 31, 2003! Order now online, at: Order your holiday special package now!!

SHOULD YOU TAKE IBUPROFEN FOR YOUR THYROID? EFFECTS OF NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS ON THE THYROID
When you reach for a pain reliever, you need to know the possible impact of drugs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen, or aspirin on your thyroid function.

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MERCURY IN WHITE TUNA THREE TIMES HIGHER THAN IN CAN LIGHT TUNA ACCORDING TO FDA TESTS
The FDA says that that albacore "white" canned tuna has high levels of mercury, a toxin thought to contribute to autoimmune disease. How much tuna is actually safe?

NOTES FROM MARY:

If you don't have copies of my special guides, the Thyroid Diet Success Guide, or The Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success, or you're not receiving my bimonthly thyroid newsletter, Sticking Out Our Necks, take advantage of several special holiday offers through December 31st. You can get both the Diet and Fertility/Pregnancy guides for a total of only $20 plus shipping/handling. Or, order the "Holiday Trio," and get the Thyroid Diet Success Guide, The Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success, and a one-year subscription to "Sticking Out Our Necks" newsletter for only $40 plus shipping/handling These special prices are ONLY available for online orders! http://www.thyroid-info.com/onlineorder.htm

It's been an important year for autoimmune disease, which is finally getting the public attention it deserves. Much of this is thanks to the efforts of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA). If you are thinking of making any charitable deductions this year, I would urge you consider a contribution to this worthy group that is helping promote research and treatment for the entire realm of autoimmune conditions. For more information, see: www.aarda.org/ or contact AARDA at 22100 Gratiot Ave., E. Detroit, MI 48021 (586)776-3900

May your holidays be filled with love, family and friends, and may you enjoy a peaceful and healthy new year!

Live well,

-- Mary

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