What is Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s (“SHOW-grins”) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Along with symptoms of extensive dryness, other serious complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies, and lymphomas. Today, as many as four million Americans are living with this disease.
In the autoimmune attack that causes Sjögren’s, disease-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes target the glands that produce moisture – primarily the lacrimal (tear) and salivary (saliva) glands. Although no one knows exactly how damage occurs, damaged glands can no longer produce tears and saliva, and eye and mouth dryness results. When the skin, sinuses, airways, and vaginal tissues are affected, dryness occurs in those places as well.
Sjögren’s Syndrome Symptoms vary from person to person but may include:
Sjögren’s symptoms frequently overlap with or “mimic” those of other diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Symptoms of dryness also can occur for reasons other than Sjögren’s, such as a side effect of medications (for example, antidepressants, allergy, and high blood pressure medications), further making a diagnosis of Sjögren’s difficult.
Currently, there is no cure for Sjögren’s. However, treatments may improve various symptoms and prevent complications. Many symptoms and problems of Sjögren’s can be treated with over-the-counter products. These can help to alleviate different types of dryness and pain, but you should check with your physician when adding these medications to your regimen.
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Aloe Vera penetrates deep into the dermis to help improve the skin’s natural firmness, keeps the skin hydrated, and contains antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral compounds that may help prevent wound infections and stimulates collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. Aloe Vera is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever and can be effective for dryness associated with Sjögren’s.
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Made with the highest-grade organic cold-processed aloe vera gel, Desert Harvest Aloe Gelé® is formulated to moisturize, soothe, relieve inflammation and redness caused by irritation. With its abundance of antioxidants including beta carotene, vitamin C, and E plus the mineral zinc, aloe vera supports healthy tissue development, wound healing and aids in preventing scarring and skin discoloration.
Aloe Vera penetrates deep into the dermis to help improve the skin’s natural firmness, keeps the skin hydrated, and contains antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral compounds that may help prevent wound infections and stimulates collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. Aloe Vera is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever and can be effective for dryness associated with Sjögren’s.
Desert Harvest Aloe Glide®
Desert Harvest Aloe Glide® is a 100% all-natural Aloe Vera gel ideal as a personal moisturizer for dryness, irritation, itching, inflammation, burning, and pain associated with Sjogren’s. Soothing, slippery, and extra gentle for sensitive tissue, Glide® is formulated with 100% organic aloe vera and is pH balanced. Paraben-free, petrochemical-free and contains no artificial ingredients, synthetic additives, or preservatives. Recommended by healthcare practitioners. No animal testing & 100% vegan.
Releveum® All-In-One Skin Repair Cream
Releveum® All-In-One Skin Repair Cream is a patented proprietary formula classified as an over-the-counter drug by the FDA containing 4% lidocaine and 96% all-natural ingredients including organic aloe vera and calendula for intensive skin repair and healing. Releveum® offers instant relief from pain, irritation, dryness, and skin damage associated with Sjögren’s. Safe and effective to use all over the body.
''I don't usually write testimonials, but I did have to tell everyone what a great product Desert Harvest is. I started having IC problems about three years ago, thought it was recurrent bladder infections and saw a urogynecologist who diagnosed me with IC. His nurse practitioner turned me on to Desert Harvest. I was in such misery for a few months, and then when I started taking the aloe vera, it just resolved the issue. I still have to monitor what I eat and drink and avoid spicy foods, but this has just been a wonderful success story for me.''
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