06/12/2023
We donated $1400 to .
Dysautonomia International is a non-profit that seeks to improve the lives of individuals living with autonomic nervous system disorders through research, physician education, public awareness and patient empowerment programs.
If you’re like me, you may not have heard of dysautonomia. I realize that, not knowing about dysautonomia is a privilege, in the sense that myself and my loved ones have not experienced this condition.
Dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe several different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System. The Autonomic Nervous System controls the "automatic" functions of the body that we do not consciously think about, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, dilation and constriction of the pupils of the eye, kidney function, and temperature control. People living with various forms of dysautonomia have trouble regulating these systems, which can result in lightheadedness, fainting, unstable blood pressure, abnormal heart rates, malnutrition, and in severe cases, death.
Dysautonomia is not rare. Over 70 million people worldwide live with various forms of dysautonomia. People of any age, gender or race can be impacted. There is no cure for any form of dysautonomia at this time, but Dysautonomia International is funding research to develop better treatments, and hopefully someday a cure for each form of dysautonomia. Despite the high prevalence of dysautonomia, most patients take years to get diagnosed due to a lack of awareness amongst the public and within the medical profession.
helps people who experience this condition through funding research, educating medical professionals to reduce diagnostic delays, and raising awareness amongst the public.
Thank you to AG and JL for choosing this organization to receive this donation from your home sale. Remember that Conscious Real Estate always donates 10% of each commission to the nonprofit of our clients’ choice, allowing you to make a difference when you are buying or selling a home.