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Autoimmune Disease and Dental Health

Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 01:10 PM
Author: Bipasha

Dr. James G. Hood and his partners at Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S. provide dental care treatment to patients with autoimmune diseases. James G. Hood, D.D.S. has a special and personal interest in dental health and wellness for people with autoimmune diseases since he, his family members, and friends have been afflicted with various autoimmune diseases. Please call our office at 509-928-9100 if we can be of any assistance.

Dental Health and Nutrition Store provides home health care products, information books, and nutritional supplies for people that have autoimmune diseases. We will be adding more products in the future so bookmark our site and come back often.

Autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. In other words, the body attacks its own cells. The immune system mistakes some part of the body as a pathogen and attacks it. This may be restricted to certain organs (e.g. as in chagas disease) or involve a particular tissue in different places (e.g. Goodpasture’s disease which may affect the basement membrane in both the lung and the kidney). The treatment of autoimmune diseases is typically with immunosuppression—medication which decreases the immune response.

There is an on-going discussion about when a disease should be considered autoimmune, leading to different criteria such as Witebsky’s postulates. According to T. Colin Campbell in his book The China Study, Chapter 9, one of the main causes for autoimmune diseases exists in our diet: molecular mimicry between some animal and human proteins may cause the immune system (the white blood cells) to attack our own cells. In particular, Campbell mentions the inability of some persons’ digestive system to fully break down cow’s milk into amino acids. Other researches cite many other specific foods or food groups that may trigger autoimmune reactions. The remnants of these proteins are treated as foreign invader antigens by the immune system, which may then turn against other forms of closely similar proteins in our body.

In both autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, the condition arises through aberrant reactions of the human adaptive or innate immune systems. In autoimmunity, the patient’s immune system is activated against the body’s own proteins. In inflammatory diseases, it is the overreaction of the immune system, and its subsequent downstream signaling (TNF, IFN, etc), which causes problems.

A substantial minority of the population suffers from these diseases, which are often chronic, debilitating, and life-threatening. There are more than eighty illnesses caused by autoimmunity. It has been estimated that autoimmune diseases are among the ten leading causes of death among women in all age groups up to 65 years.

Currently, a considerable amount of research is being conducted into treatment of these conditions. According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, the total payouts by an alliance of leading pharmaceutical companies for drug discovery contract research in the autoimmune/inflammation segment from 1997 to 2002 totaled $489.8 million, where Eli Lilly, Suntory, Procter & Gamble, Encysive, and Novartis together account for 98.6 percent of payouts by that alliance.

Symptoms of Autoimmune Diseases: The symptoms of autoimmune diseases vary depending on the disease as well as the person’s immune system. Common symptoms include: inflammation, fatigue, dizziness, malaise, elevated fever and high body temperature, extreme sensitivity to cold in the hands and feet, weakness and stiffness in muscles and joints, weight changes, digestive or gastrointestinal problems, low or high blood pressure, irritability, anxiety, or depression, infertility or reduced sex drive (low libido), blood sugar changes. Depending on the type of autoimmune disease, an increase in the size of an organ or tissue or the destruction of an organ or tissue can result.

Dr. Hood’s wife, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, has suffered with Achalasia, an autoimmune disease, and thus, he is keenly aware of the symptoms and progress and wanted to offer helpful aids and products on this site.

Achalasia, also known as esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis, is an esophageal motility disorder involving the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It is characterized by incomplete LES relaxation, increased LES tone, and aperistalsis of the esophagus (inability of smooth muscle to move food down the esophagus) in the absence of other explanations like cancer or fibrosis.

Achalasia is characterized by difficulty swallowing, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain. Diagnosis is reached with esophageal manometry and barium swallow radiographic studies. Various treatments are available, although none cure the condition. Certain medications or Botox may be used in some cases, but more permanent relief is brought by esophageal dilatation and surgical cleaving of the muscle (Heller myotomy).

The most common form is primary achalasia, which has no known underlying cause. It is due to the failure of distal esophageal inhibitory neurons. However, a small proportion occurs secondary to other conditions, such as esophageal cancer or Chagas disease (an infectious disease common in South America). Achalasia affects about one person in 100,000 per year.
Please visit our Achalasia Blog.

Dr. James G. Hood himself has Sjögren’s Syndrome.

Sjögren’s Syndrome (also known as “Mikulicz disease” and “Sicca syndrome”) is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva.  It is named after Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren (1899–1986) who first described it.

Nine out of ten Sjögren’s patients are women and the average age of onset is late 40s, although Sjögren’s occurs in all age groups in both women and men. It is estimated to strike as many as 4 million people in the United States alone making it the second most common autoimmune rheumatic disease.

Sjögren’s Syndrome can exist as a disorder in its own right (Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome) or it may develop years after the onset of an associated rheumatic disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, primary biliary cirrhosis etc. (Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome).

An autoantigen is alpha-Fodrin.

It should not be confused with the Sjögren–Larsson syndrome, also denoted T. Sjögren Syndrome in early studies. Dr. James G. Hood has helped patients with symptoms of Sjögren’s Syndrome.

Signs and Symptoms

The hallmark symptoms of the disorder are dry mouth and dry eyes (part of what are known as sicca symptoms). In addition, Sjögren’s Syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body, including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, peripheral nervous system (distal axonal sensorimotor neuropathy) and brain.

Sjögren’s Syndrome causes increased levels of IL-1RA in CSF suggesting increased activity in the interleukin 1 system and that this is associated with increased fatigue through cytokine induced sickness behavior. Patients with secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome also have signs and symptoms associated with rheumatic disorder. Many patients also have IBS symptoms due to slow gastric transit.

Diagnosis of Sjögren’s Syndrome

Diagnosing Sjögren’s Syndrome is complicated by the range of symptoms a patient may manifest, and the similarity between symptoms from Sjögren’s Syndrome and those caused by other conditions. Nevertheless, the combination of several tests can lead to a diagnosis of Sjögren’s Syndrome.

Blood tests can be done to determine if a patient has high levels of antibodies that are indicative of the condition, such as anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) and rheumatoid factor (because SS frequently occurs secondary to rheumatoid arthritis), which are associated with autoimmune diseases. Typical Sjögren’s Syndrome ANA patterns are SSA/Ro and SSB/La, of which SSB/La is far more specific; SSA/Ro is associated with numerous other autoimmune conditions but are often present in Sjögren’s. Please visit our Sjögren’s Syndrome Blog.

Dental care

Preventive dental treatment is also necessary (and often overlooked by the patient), as the lack of saliva associated with xerostomia (dry mouth) creates an ideal environment for the proliferation of bacteria that cause dental caries (cavities). Treatments include at-home topical fluoride application to strengthen tooth enamel and frequent teeth cleanings by a dental hygienist. Existing cavities must also be treated, as cavities that extend into the tooth cannot be effectively treated through teeth cleaning alone, and are at a high risk of spreading into the pulp of the tooth, leading to the loss of vitality and need for extraction or root canal therapy. This treatment regimen is the same as that used for all xerostomia patients, such as those undergoing head and neck radiation therapy which often damages the salivary glands, as they are more susceptible to radiation than other body tissues.

Favorite Charities DHN Store

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 09:09 AM
Author: Bipasha

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Dental Health and Nutrition Store

c/o Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.

Favorite Charities of Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.

Please support your favorite charities. The following charities are some of Dr. James G. Hood’s favorite charities and nonprofit organizations. These charities were selected as support for a family member or friend who has been in need regarding these topics. Please support these and your favorite charities.

Achalasia

Achalasia Support Group Organization

507 North Sullivan Road, Suite LL-7

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA

Phone: 509-928-0929 | Fax: 509-922-9949

Email: support@achalasiasupportgroup.org

Websites: www.achalasiasupportgroup.org

www.achalasiablog.org

Acid Reflux Disease

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)

P.O. Box 170864

Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076 USA

Phone: (414) 964-1799 | Toll-free: (888) 964-2001

Fax: (414) 964-7176

Email: iffgd@iffgd.org

Website: www.iffgd.org/

Advocates for Foster Children

507 North Sullivan Road Suite A-6

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8532 USA

Phone: (509) 928-0929 Fax: (509) 922-9949

Websites: www.fortheloveofchildrenint.com

www.fortheloveofchildrenblog.com

Email: info@fortheloveofchildrenint.com

Alzheimer’s Association

National office:

225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17

Chicago, IL 60601-7633 USA

Phone: (312) 335-8700 | TDD: (312) 335-5886

Fax: (866) 699-1246

Enrollment phone: (888) 572-8566

Emergency Response: Phone: (800) 625-3780

24/7 Helpline

Phone: (800) 272-3900 | TDD (866) 403-3073

Email: info@alz.org

Website: www.alz.org/

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

322 – 8th Ave, 7th Floor

New York, NY 10001 USA

Phone: (866) 232-8484 | Fax: (646) 638-1546

Address: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Website: www.alzfdn.org/

American Cancer Society

P.O. Box 22718

Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 USA

Phone: (800) 1-ACS-2345 | TTY (866) 228-4327

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Website: www.cancer.org/

American Diabetes Association

ATTN: National Call Center

1701 North Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311 USA

Phone: (800) 342-2383)

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM Eastern Standard Time

Website: www.diabetes.org/

American Heart Association

7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, TX 75231 USA

Phone: AHA: (800) 242-8721

Website: www.americanheart.org/

American Stroke Association

National Center

7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, TX 75231 USA

Phone: (888) 478-7653

Website: www.americanheart.org/

Arthritis Foundation

P.O. Box 7669

Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 USA

Phone: (800) 283-7800

Email: arthritisfoundation@arthritis.org

Website: www.arthritis.org/

Child Abuse and Neglect Research

Karen Jean Matsko Hood

Child Advocate and Consultant

507 N. Sullivan Road

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA

Phone: (509) 928-0929 Fax: (509) 922-9949

Email: karenjeanmatsko_hood@hotmail.com

Website: www.karenjeanmatskohood/childadvocate.com

Children and Adults with Attention –Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

8181 Professional Place – Suite 150

Landover, MD 20785 USA

Phone: (301) 306-7070 | Fax: (301)-306-7090

www.chadd.org/

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Child Advocates, Inc.

2401 Portsmouth, Suite 210

Houston, TX 77098 USA

Phone: (713) 529-1396 | Fax: (713) 529-1390

Website: www.childadvocates.org/

Feminists for Life of America

P.O. Box 320667

Alexandria, VA 22320 USA

Phone: (703) 836-3354

Email: info@feministsforlife.org

Website: www.feministsforlife.org/

Fibromyalgia Association (National)

2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Suite 300

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

Phone: (714) 921-0150 | Fax: (714) 921-6920

Website: www.fmaware.org/

Fibromyalgia Research Association (National) (NFRA)

P.O. Box 500

Salem, OR 97302 USA

Phone: (503) 315-7257 | Fax: (503) 315-7205

Email: nfra@nfra.net

Web: www.nfra.net

For the Love of Children International

507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-6

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8532 USA

Phone: (509) 928-0929 Fax: (509) 922-9949

Websites: www.fortheloveofchildrenint.com

www.fortheloveofchildrenblog.com

Email: info@fortheloveofchildrenint.com

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)

P.O. Box 170864

Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076 USA

Phone: (414) 964-1799 | Toll-free: (888) 964-2001 | Fax: (414) 964-7176

Email: iffgd@iffgd.org

Website: www.iffgd.org/

(The) Humane Society of the United States

2100 L Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037 USA

Phone: (202) 452-1100

Website: www.hsus.org/

Institute for Attachment and Child Development

P.O. Box 730

Kittredge, CO 80457 USA

Phone: (303) 674-1910 | Fax: (303) 670-3983

Email: info@instituteforattachment.org

Website: www.instituteforattachment.org/

James and Karen Hood Foundation.com

507 N. Sullivan Road, Suite LL-1

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA

Phone: (509) 928-0929 Fax: (509) 922-9949

Email: info@jamesandkarenhoodfoundation.com

Website: www.JamesandKarenHoodFoundationBlog.org

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.

2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710

Washington, DC 20036 USA

Phone: 202-349-1155 | Fax: 202-349-1156

Information request line in English | Spanish) (800) 558-0121

Website: www.lupus.org/

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

706 Haddonfield Road

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 USA

Phone: (856) 488-4500 or (800)532-7667 | Fax: (856) 661-9797

Website: www.MSassociation.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Greater Washington Chapter

192 Nickerson Street, Suite 100

Seattle, WA 98109 USA

Phone: (800) 344-4867

Email: greaterWAinfo@nmsswas.org

Website: www.nationalMSsociety.org

Pastoral Ministry

c/o James and Karen Hood Foundation

507 N. Sullivan Road, Suite LL-1

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA

Phone: (509) 928-0929 Fax: (509) 922-9949

Email: info@jamesandkarenhoodfoundation.com

Website: www.JamesandKarenHoodFoundationBlog.org

Polio

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Main Office:

P.O. Box 23350

Seattle, WA 98102 USA

Phone: (206) 709-3100

Email: info@gatesfoundation.org

Website: www.gatesfoundation.org/

Polio Foundation

Near Shamla’s Pole,

Raipur Chakla,

Ahmedabad – 380 001

Gujarat, INDIA

Phone: 079-22140976

Seva Sansthan

Near Jivraj Mehta Hospital,

On Road to Malav Talav to Rajvadu

Vajalpur, Ahmedabad -380015

Email: info@poliofoundation.org

Website: www.poliofoundation.org/

Pro-Life

National Right to Life Committee

512 10th St. NW

Washington, DC 20004 USA

Phone: (202) 626-8800

Email: NRLC@nrlc.org

Website: www.nrlc.org/

Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation

6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 325

Bethesda, MD 20817 USA

Phone: (301) 530-4420 or (800) 475-6473 | Fax: (301) 530-4415

Website: www.sjogrens.org/

Stuttering Foundation of America

3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 603

P.O. Box 11749

Memphis, TN 38111-0749 USA

Phone: (901) 452-7343 or (800) 992-9392 | Fax: (901) 452-3931

Email: info@stutteringhelp.org

Website: www.stuttersfa.org/

Tuberculosis

American Lung Association

Eastern Washington Region

1817 E. Springfield, Suite E

Spokane, WA 99202 USA

Phone (509) 325-6516 | Fax (509) 323-5380

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

P.O. Box 23350

Seattle, WA 98102 USA

Phone (206) 709-3100

Email: info@gatesfoundation.org

Website: www.gatesfoundation.org/tuberculosis/Pages/default.aspx

Remember – Family and friends were touched with issues in their lives that brought me aware of these organizations. Be sure and support these groups and your favorite charities.

Blog: www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com

Dental Health and Nutrition Store

c/o Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.

507 N. Sullivan Road Suite A-1

Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA

Dental Health and Nutrition Store Phone: (509) 928-4200 / Fax: (509) 928-0414

Dental Office Phone: (509) 928-9100 / Fax: (509) 928-0414

Websites: www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com

www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com

Email: sales@dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com

Blog: www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com

Dental Websites:

www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com

www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com

www.drjamesghood.com

www.drhood.net

www.dentalwebsitedesigns.net

Dental Blogs:

www.drjamesghoodblog.com

www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com

Please bookmark these sites and share with your friends. Also check back often, as we will be adding more products and information on a frequent basis.

Do call 509-928-9100 and we look forward to hearing from you!

Links to Websites of Interest

Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 02:08 PM
Author: James G. Hood

Greetings to All!

It is a beautiful, rainy day in Spokane.  Following is an interesting group of links.  Enjoy reading and surfing these sites.

Dr. James G. Hood

www.achalasiablog.com — Achalasiablog.com is a blog that provides a platform for those who are diagnosed with or think they may have Achalasia, so that they may find help, information, and support from others.  Achalasiablog.com will also provide information to the family and friends of those who suffer from this disorder.

www.achalasiablog.org —  Achalasiablog.org is a blog that provides a platform for those who are diagnosed with or think they may have Achalasia, so that they may find help, information, and support from others.  Achalasiablog.org will also provide information to the family and friends of those who suffer from this disorder.

www.artisticbookandwebdesignblog.com — Artisticbookandwebdesignblog.com is a blog site devoted to helpful issues for writers and illustrators who want to get their books published.  Join in the discussion for helpful suggestions.

www.artisticdesignblog.com — Artisticdesignblog.com is a blog site devoted to helpful issues for writers and illustrators who want to get their books published.  Join in the discussion for helpful suggestions.

www.artisticdesignconsultingandmarketingblog.com — ArtisticDesignConsultingandMarketingBlog.com is a blog site devoted to “Growing business . . . local to global.”  Visit ArtisticDesignConsultingandMarketingBlog.com to learn and blog about marketing strategies to grow your business.

www.artisticdesignfundraiser.com — ArtisticDesignFundraiser.com is a site devoted to Artistic Design Service, Inc. Fundraiser Programs, whose goal is to make a product that your organization can be proud of and help raise funds for your group needs at the same time. We at ArtisticDesignFundraiser.com offer many different options to make your fundraiser program as unique as you.

www.artisticdesignfundraisers.org — ArtisticDesignFundraisers.org is a site devoted to Artistic Design Service, Inc. Fundraiser Programs, whose goal is to make a product that your organization can be proud of and help raise funds for your group needs at the same time. We at ArtisticDesignFundraisers.org offer many different options to make your fundraiser program as unique as you.

www.artisticdesignhosting.com — Artistic Design Service, Inc. is a unique design and website hosting company dedicated to providing quality design and website hosting services. Visit ArtisticDesignHosting.com for all of your hosting and domain needs.

www.artisticdesignmarketingandconsultingblog.com — ArtisticDesignMarketingandConsultingBlog.com is a blog site devoted to “Growing business . . . local to global.”  Visit ArtisticDesignMarketingandConsultingBlog.com to learn and blog about marketing strategies to grow your business.

www.artisticdesignservice.com — ArtisticDesignService.com is a site for Artistic Design Service, Inc., Your Premier, Full-Service House of Design! ArtisticDesignService.com provides all you need to promote and strengthen you business in today’s competitive market—consulting, designing, networking, branding, publishing, hosting, marketing, optimizing, writing.

www.artisticsignsanddesignsblog.com — ArtisticSignsandDesignsBlog.com is a blog site devoted to Artistic Signs and Designs, a premiere visual communications company located within the Inland Northwest’s Spokane Valley, is a subsidiary of Artistic Design Service, Inc.  Artistic Signs and Designs provides a wide variety of graphic design services, custom signs, and digital prints formatted to fit your individual advertising and business image needs.

www.dentalcareassociatesblog.com — DentalCareAssociatesBlog.com is a blog site devoted to Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., and Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S., a Spokane Valley, Washington, full-service dental office.  Visit us at DentalCareAssociatesBlog.com to learn about dental health issues and join in our dental topics blog.

www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com — Dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com is a blog site devoted to Dr. James G. Hood D.D.S., M.A., and Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S., a Spokane Valley, Washington, full-service dental office.  Visit us at Dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com to learn about dental health issues and join in our dental topics blog.

www.drhoodsblog.com —  DrHoodsBlog.com is a blog site devoted to Dr. James G. Hood, a Spokane Valley, Washington, dentist who focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry and all dental health products.  Join in discussions on DrHoodsBlog.com about dental topics as well as other human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.

www.drjamesghoodblog.com —  DrJamesGHoodBlog.com is a blog site of Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., a Spokane Valley, Washington, dentist who focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry and all dental health products.  Join in discussions on DrJamesGHoodBlog.com about dental topics as well as other human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.

www.drjamesghoodofspokanevalleyblog.com — DrJamesGHoodofSpokaneValleyBlog.com is a blog site devoted to Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., and Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S., a Spokane Valley, Washington, full-service dental office.  Visit us at drjamesghoodofspokanevalleyblog.com to learn about dental health issues and join in our dental topics blog.

www.drjamesghoodsblog.com —  DrJamesGHoodsBlog.com is a blog site of Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., a Spokane Valley, Washington, dentist who focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry and all dental health products.  Join in discussions on DrJamesGHoodsBlog.com about dental topics as well as other human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.

www.fortheloveofchildrenblog.com — ForTheLoveofChildrenBlog.com is a blog site devoted to the nonprofit corporation For the Love of Children International, Inc., which is dedicated to providing resources for children in need.  Join us at ForTheLoveofChildrenBlog.com to discuss issues involving education, nutrition, health and wellness, abuse, and neglect of children.

www.fortheloveofchildrenblog.org — ForTheLoveofChildrenBlog.org is a blog site devoted to the nonprofit corporation For the Love of Children International, Inc., which is dedicated to providing resources for children in need.  Join us at ForTheLoveofChildrenBlog.org to discuss issues involving education, nutrition, health and wellness, abuse, and neglect of children.

www.hoodfamilyblog.com — HoodFamilyBlog.com is a blog site devoted to the James and Karen Hood family and their 16 children.  HoodFamilyBlog.com provides information about the family and their activities, as well as information about adoption and foster care.

www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org — JamesandKarenHoodFoundationBlog.org is a blog site devoted to the nonprofit corporation James and Karen Hood Foundation.  The purpose of this foundation is to solicit charitable donations to contribute to other groups working to help those in need, both locally and on a global level. Join us at JamesandKarenHoodFoundationBlog.org to discuss different charities, adoption, foster care, domestic violence, as well as other subjects.

www.karensblog.net — KarensBlog.net is a blog site devoted to the interests of author, poet, mother, and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood. KarensBlog.net is the place to post your comments on various topics, such as family, adoption, foster care, wellness, education, travel, cooking, poetry, pets, and the environment.

www.karensbookblog.com — Karensbookblog.com  is a blog site devoted to discussion about the author and poet Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s books.  We invite you to join the discussion on karensbookblog.com.

www.karensbookstore.com — Karensbookstore.com is a website and shopping cart devoted to the works of author and poet Karen Jean Matsko Hood.

www.karenschristmasblog.com — Karenschristmasblog.com is a blog site dedicated to provide information on Christmas traditions, recipes, books, cooking and entertaining, and Christmas gifts.  We invite you to join the discussions on karenschristmasblog.com.

www.karenschristmasstore.com — KarensChristmasStore.com is an integrated shopping cart that offers unique, quality gifts for all occasions.  At KarensChristmasStore.com you will find all things Christmas, including a vast array of products that include fine collectibles, framed artwork, gift baskets delivered, nativity sets, advent calendars, bath and beauty gifts, healing and relaxation items, edibles, apparel, and books and greeting cards.

www.karenscollectorschristmasblog.com — Karenscollectorschristmasblog.com is a blog site dedicated to provide information on Christmas traditions, recipes, books, cooking and entertaining, and Christmas gifts.  We invite you to join the discussions on karenscollectorschristmasblog.com.

www.karenscollectorscottageblog.com —  Karenscollectorscottageblog.com is a blog site devoted to providing information and discussion about a variety of collectibles.

www.karenscollectorscottagechristmasstore.com — KarensCollectorsCottageChristmasStore.com is an integrated shopping cart that offers unique, quality gifts for all occasions.  At KarensCollectorsCottageChristmasStore.com you will find all things Christmas, including a vast array of products that include fine collectibles, framed artwork, gift baskets delivered, nativity sets, advent calendars, bath and beauty gifts, healing and relaxation items, edibles, apparel, and books and greeting cards.

www.karenscollectorscottagestore.com — Karenscollectorscottagestore.com is a website with an integrated shopping cart with all collectible items.  Karenscollectorscottagestore.com has approximately 100 categories of collectibles.

www.meetthehoodfamily.com — MeettheHoodFamily.com is a blog site devoted to the James and Karen Hood family and their 16 children.  MeettheHoodFamily.com provides information about the family and their activities, as well as information about adoption and foster care.

www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com — Mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com is a blog site devoted to discussion on farm topics such as orchard fruit, grape vineyards, wineries, farm produce, honey, farm baked goods, books, wildflowers, gifts, gift baskets, Icelandic horses, dogs, and rescue cats and dogs.

www.sjogrensblog.com — Sjogrensblog.com is a blog that provides a platform for those who have been diagnosed with or think they may have Sjögren’s Syndrome, so that they may find help, information, and support from others.  Sjogrensblog.com will also provide information to the family and friends of those who suffer from this disorder.  If you would like to join the discussions about this syndrome, please visit sjogrensblog.com.

www.sjogrensblog.org —  Sjogrensblog.org is a blog that provides a platform for those who have been diagnosed with or think they may have Sjögren’s Syndrome, so that they may find help, information, and support from others.  Sjogrensblog.org will also provide information to the family and friends of those who suffer from this disorder.  If you would like to join the discussions about this syndrome, please visit sjogrensblog.org.

www.whisperingpinepress.com — Whisperingpinepress.com is a website devoted to the international publishing house Whispering Pine Press International, Inc.

www.whisperingpinepress.info — Whisperingpinepress.info is a website devoted to the international publishing house Whispering Pine Press International, Inc.

www.whisperingpinepress.net — Whisperingpinepress.net is a website devoted to the international publishing house Whispering Pine Press International, Inc.

www.whisperingpinepress.org — Whisperingpinepress.org is a website devoted to the international publishing house Whispering Pine Press International, Inc.

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