Brenda
Vanta
About Brenda
Brindusa (Brenda) Vanta is an alternative health care doctor, author and medical writer. She has written for the Livestrong, South Asian Health Chronicle, Oakville Massage Community and Information Network, and she focuses on nutrition and homeopathy. She received her MD degree from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine, Romania, and her HD diploma from Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine.
Brenda's Work
Lupus in minorities is considerably more common – the condition discriminates against African-American, Latina and Native American women.
by Brenda Vanta on November 5, 2014
Lupus most often affects adults, but lupus in children and adolescents is not unheard of. Around 20% of lupus sufferers develop the disease before age 20.
by Brenda Vanta on October 15, 2014
If you’re considering enrolling in lupus clinical trials, you may have concerns about your safety, privacy, and whether or not the process is confidential.
by Brenda Vanta on August 15, 2014
Up to 40 percent of people with lupus will experience oral manifestations of the disease, like lupus mouth ulcers or lesions and dry mouth, among others.
by Brenda Vanta and Sharon Boyd on May 7, 2014
Gaining lupus resilience is based on developing 4 concepts: optimism, control and empowerment, involvement, and valuing mutual understanding.
by Brenda Vanta on May 1, 2014
