The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was founded in Rome (1563) by Rev. John Leunis, S.J., for the students at the Roman College. At the time of its quadricentennial, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was established in more than one hundred countries.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not effectively use sugar. It is estimated that there are nearly 18 million Americans with diabetes, and approximately 15 percent of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer at some point. Foot ulcers are the most common wounds for this patient population.
Nail issues are a concern for many people. Weak or brittle nails are prone to slow growth, breaking, and peeling. The medical term for this is onychoschizia. There are multiple potential causes of flaky brittle nails ranging from benign to potentially more serious conditions. Weak nails are a very common symptom of menopause due to fluctuations in hormones. During menopause the level of estrogen is lowered.