October Welcomes the Chill
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
October covers many awarenesses. Dysautonomia is just one. (https://www.dysautonomiainternational.com/)
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month: Shining a Light on Invisible Struggles
Dysautonomia Awareness Month is a crucial time for raising awareness and understanding about this often misunderstood and invisible condition. Dysautonomia refers to a group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system—a complex network responsible for regulating essential bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature. Despite its prevalence, dysautonomia remains vastly unknown to many.
The significance of Dysautonomia Awareness Month lies in shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals living with these conditions. Dysautonomia can manifest in various forms, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Multiple System Atrophy, among others. These conditions often present a complex array of debilitating symptoms including dizziness, chronic fatigue, migraines, brain fog, and gastrointestinal issues.
One of the main hurdles for individuals with dysautonomia is the lack of awareness and understanding from the general public. Since dysautonomia symptoms are often invisible, people living with these conditions may struggle to convey the extent of their daily challenges. This lack of awareness also results in delayed diagnosis and inadequate support from healthcare providers.
During Dysautonomia Awareness Month, advocacy groups, medical professionals, and patients come together to increase public knowledge and encourage further research. Various initiatives are undertaken to provide support networks, educational resources, and fundraising events that contribute to scientific advancements and improved patient care.
Educating the public about dysautonomia and its impact on individuals' daily lives is key to fostering empathy and support. Sharing personal stories, blogs, social media campaigns, and podcasts can help spread awareness to a wider audience. Additionally, dysautonomia support groups organize educational seminars, webinars, and community events to engage both public and medical professionals in understanding the condition.
It is important to acknowledge the experiences of individuals with dysautonomia beyond the month of October. By promoting awareness and understanding throughout the year, we can create a more inclusive and empathetic society. General practitioners and specialists need to be educated about dysautonomia to ensure early detection and proper treatment.
This Dysautonomia Awareness Month, let us amplify the voices of those affected by dysautonomia and champion their cause. Together, we can work towards a future where individuals living with dysautonomia receive the proper support, understanding, and medical care they need to lead fulfilling lives.
https://www.dysautonomiainternational.com/
https://www.potsuk.org/about-us/pots-awareness-day-25th-october/
Help us welcome a new vendor!
Creekside Farm is a farm out of Forsyth, GA. They started out as a small farm that raised sheep, and have expanded into chicken, bees, vegetables, and home made goods.
Loy is bringing watermelon, peaches, plums, mangoes, green and red tomatoes, onions, peppers, skufadines, apples and collards. He likes to surprise us with a few extras, too, so be sure to come on out and see what he has! We are will be welcoming a new farm in the next few weeks as well, so be on the lookout!!
We are also welcoming Creekside Farms this week! You can also find them at the Wesleyan Market. They offer a variety of preserved items that they make with food they grow on their farm. They will also be bringing meat! So come and welcome them and grab so locally grown food!
We are steadily growing, so if you would like to be a part of our community of vendors, let’s talk! We would love to have you! Our goal is to provide food for the body and the soul, so if you are a gardener or farmer or an artist or crafter or baker, you are welcome at our market! Click here for the vendor application link.
I love sweet potatoes this time of year! This is a base recipe that also gives you five other ways to change it up. Sweet potatoes are a healthy source of many vitamins and minerals, and a great way to get in your veggies! You can even use some of the homemade items you get at the market to top your stuffed sweet poatoes!
We are a partner market with Wholesome Wave Georgia to help make your dollars go further at our market!
Bring your SNAP/EBT card to the market tent to double your spending power!
Where to find us:
We are always looking for more people to join our fun! If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a vendor at our market, follow the link below for our vendor application!
Just a hint of all the fun we have to offer! Come join us!