Vitamin and/or mineral supplements beyond what is needed for growth and development (known also as the dietary reference intakes which are based on age and sex) are not needed to boost the immune system in autoimmune conditions. There is little evidence that "more" of a vitamin or mineral, beyond what your teen would get [...]
0:00 Opening remarks Jennifer Wilson, Methotrexate Webinar 2:03 Introduction about Cassie +Friends organization 2:48 Thank you to the sponsors: Nicola wealth, Abbvie, Amgen, Roche, Sobi 3:13 Information how to watch past sessions 5:10 Information about support network for JIA kids’ parents 5:50 Introduction of the speakers: Amy Mazzone (parent guest speaker), Abby Mazzone (patient [...]
0:00 Opening Remarks - Jennifer Wilson, C+F Executive Director 6:10 Introduction of Speaker, Clinical Dietitian, Inez Martincevic 9:23 The Role of Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease 10:00 Background and Terminology 15:15 Complementary and alternative diets 15:51 The role of diet in rheumatic conditions and symptoms 16:24 Dietary Intervention Study 17:18 Epidemiology 19:18 Diets to treat [...]
The Youth recognition program was created for all youth age 5-25 who are looking to make a positive impact on kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Youth living with rheumatic disease, as well as siblings, friends or others looking specifically to support other youth affected by juvenile arthritis and [...]
Each participant will receive special recognition of their efforts and positive impact on other youth and families. With permission of the youth and/or parent, Cassie + Friends will recognize the youth on our website and social media platforms. At the end of each year, awards will be given to two individuals (one from each [...]
Initiatives related to research, awareness, connection and support will be eligible for recognition. Ideas are not limited to: Participating in a research study Fundraisers such as Team Cassie + Friends run/walk, bake/craft sales, Facebook Fundraisers, Birthday fundraisers, bottle drives, etc. Organizing awareness events such as showing the Cassie + Friends at School video in [...]
This one is hard and is a common problem. First off see if you can sit down and find anything your child might be interested in trying, sometimes if they get to pick activities they are more motivated. It does not need to be a sport. Second, as the parent, it is important to [...]
Many kids with arthritis actually don’t experience pain. If their arthritis is in remission then no need to limit. If they have mildly active disease then I usually don’t limit them too much. If they have big swollen joints then I try to limit heavy, pounding exercises such as running, jumping repetitively or from [...]
I did lots of different sports including competitive swimming and recreational soccer, gymnastics, dance, track and field, and hockey.
I would find ways to make it more fun for them such as making it into a type of game (if possible). Another way would be to reward them every time they do them.
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