October is…

A very busy month when it comes to an “awareness month”. I want to focus on the days that relate to autoimmune disorders.

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (October 12-20)

During this week there are dedicated days to highlight major rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

• 12 October: World Arthritis Day
• 16 October: World Spine Day 
• 17 October: World Trauma Day
• 19 October: World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day
• 20 October: World Osteoporosis Day

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World Mental Health Day (October 10)

Mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

Keeping a positive mindset will go a long way when it comes to living with autoimmune disorders.

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• I will not Survive I will Thrive!
• 3 Things that Could Cause Brain Fog
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National Dental Hygiene Month

Celebrate the work dental hygienists do and to help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health.

If you have a good dentist that is able to help you with your oral health and can help you keep your teeth, be grateful! I appreciate my dentist very, very much!

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• Is Your Mouth Making You Sick?
• What is Sjogren’s Syndrome?

World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day (October 19)

This day focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma that affect our kids.

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• July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Psoriasis Day October 29th

An annual day dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis.

Related Articles:

• 5 Types of Psoriasis
• August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
• Products and Remedies for Psoriasis

 

Source:

• Bone & Joint Action Week
• World Mental Health Day
• National Hygiene Month
• World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
• Psoriasis DayPsoriasis DayPsoriasis Day