This Peer Support Group is for individuals with any form of Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, CFIDS and any of the other diseases in this large group of related & similar illnesses. Our group will mostly have a casual format and will be a place to learn from each other’s experiences and to develop a new support system of peers that actually understand what you are going through because they are going through it as well and will always be there to help you through it. We provide a safe and confiden …

The Spondylitis Association of America helps all those with ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases meet each other for support and information exchange.

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, promotes lupus research, awareness, and education, and serves the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County. Our programs include: pediatric support groups to help children and parents learn how to cope with the challenges of living with lupus; monthly adult support groups in both English and Spanish; patient education, peer support, referrals to medical specialists and assistance navigating the entitleme …

Welcome! You've found the Hollywood/LA area support group for those on or curious about the GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome). From the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome: "Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of  a child fully recovered from a severe learning disability, she was acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping thses families. She realised that nutrition played …

Do you have psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? I have both, and have increasingly felt that it would be great to have a support group in the Santa Clarita Valley that is geared specifically toward these two conditions.  I think both of these conditions are hard to understand unless you've had to live with them.  This group is intended to a place to talk about our experiences, how we have each had to deal with this in our lives, and share tips and tricks.  Occasionally we might have a guest speake …

90% of Lupus sufferers are women according to the Lupus Foundation of America. This is a meetup for all the amazing, strong women of Lupus (and their families!) who live in the greater Temecula Valley area. I hope this meetup group can be a support network, a symbol of hope, and a catalyst for increased awareness and activism for the cause of Lupus. Let's make friends, share our stories, provide comfort and empathy to one another and help to bring to light the struggles and triumphs of those str …

This is the place to meet like minded individuals for support to improve your health and lifestyle. Focus is on gluten free, dairy free, soy free diets. These include Paleo, GAPS, Caveman, SCD and others that focus on whole organic foods. Support and problem solving is offered in the form of discussion on pertinent topics, sharing recipes, and possibly cooking classes. Experts will be present who can provide information on the relationship between diet and autoimmune diseases. Support is also of …

Struggling with a digestive and autoimmune disease isn't easy, especially living with the day to day symptoms of Crohn's disease. If you would like someone to talk to who is going through the same thing or if you are in remission and have advice you wish to share, please come and give your support to those who are suffering every day.