Julie
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        My mother was diagnosed with scleraderma about a year ago and her condition has recently taken a turn for the worse.  She is currently undergoing acupuncture and meditation to help her with the disease.  Does anyone have any suggestions of therapies and/or methods (either conventional or alternative) that may help her condition?  She has also lost a tremendous amount of weight which is a big concern of mine.  Any advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.    peace,  julie