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The holidays are traditionally a time for an over-indulgence in food. When people get together for social activities, they usually have plenty of food and drink available to celebrate the season. This can be torture for someone who is sensitive to gluten, and for those who have celiac disease. Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye and wheat. It can be found in numerous foods like pastas, breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, gravy, sauces, crackers, beer, etc. A sensitivity to gluten can make someone uncomfortable and ill, but for someone who has celiac disease, eating gluten can mean a trip to the hospital with serious issues. My IdentityDoctor.com encourages those with celiac disease to wear a celiac disease bracelet, to make others aware of their condition and to help avoid inadvertently consuming foods that contain gluten.

International Day of People with Disabilities is intended to promote the understanding that people with disabilities have the same political, social, cultural, and economic needs that we all do. Regardless of their disability, it's important for the rest of society to appreciate and acknowledge not only what those with disabilities go through on a daily basis, but also the vast knowledge and experience they hold that can help enlighten and enrich us as a community.

December 7th through the 13th is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Roughly each year 5-20% of Americans get the flu, with 200,000 of those people getting hospitalized. Influenza has many different strains, and every year there are usually one or two new or old strains that cause the illness. Vaccinations are made up of the expected strain or strains of the flu that will make an appearance that particular season.

December is AIDS Awareness Month. Although medical advancements have helped those suffering from HIV to live longer, it is still spreading voraciously, especially in the 13-24 age group. AIDS Awareness Month was designated as such so that people would get themselves tested before spreading HIV further. It is estimated that one in six people are living with HIV and don't even realize it.

If you are looking for a timely, tongue-in-cheek funny Christmas gift, look no further than MyIdentityDoctor.com and their "delete my browser history" medical id bracelet. This is the perfect gift for the person in your life who spends just a little bit too much time on the computer. These durable, non-allergenic 2mm thick stainless steel bracelets are slightly curved for the wrist and are constructed exactly like all of the other engraved bracelets MyIdentityDoctor.com sells for people with allergies and illnesses. They are also offered in several different colors including black, red, blue, green and white.

My Identity Doctor will be changing one thing this year in regards to the Black Friday Sales and would like to announce “Thanksgiving Giving”.

Skin is human beings' largest organ. It’s our first defense against everything external, from wind, rain, exhaust, virtually anything that could potentially damage our internal organs. Since it’s the biggest organ, it’s also the most exposed and vulnerable to damage due to disease, weather, and of course, UV radiation that we all get from the sun. There are hundreds of skin conditions and diseases, and if you have one, it’s important that others like EMT’s and doctors are aware of it in a situation where you might not be able to tell them.

MyIdentityDoctor.com is the internet’s trusted name for medical necklaces, medical bracelets, medical tags and other medical awareness items. As the American population gets older, medical awareness items such as Alzheimers Bracelet, Celiac Disease Bracelet, and Dementia Bracelet are becoming increasingly popular. Now, more than ever, it is important for people to identify their particular allergy, illness, or other medical condition to ensure prompt medical treatment.

It is, by far, the leading cause of cancer death among both women and men. Lung cancer is responsible for 27% of all cancer deaths, making it a truly formidable disease. The chances for developing lung cancer are 1 out of 13 in men, and 1 out of 16 in women. The elderly are most at risk for developing lung cancer, and the average age at diagnosis is 70 years, with fewer than 2% of cases being diagnosed in people under 45. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and many events are held to help those with the disease, and to help find a cure. You can find a list of those events here: http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/get-involved/help-raise-awareness/lung-cancer-awareness-month.html

Every year on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout. This time period is reserved for encouraging smokers to quit their smoking habit by making a date to quit, or by pre-planning to quit on that day. Research shows that even quitting for one single day can improve a person’s health by reducing their risk of cancer.