Exercise is good for everyone, and even more so if you suffer from lupus. The type of exercise you can do and how far you can push yourself will depend on the severity of your condition and how you’re feeling at the time. Always consult your healthcare providers before engaging in any new…
Life is tough for people with a chronic illness, but through the pain and the fatigue and all the other symptoms and side effects, they show an extraordinary passion for life and try to achieve as much as possible. With help from themighty.com, we’ve compiled a list of eight remarkable things…
In this video from the Mayo Clinic, rheumatologist Dr. Thomas Osborn briefly discusses lupus. Dr. Osborn explains that lupus is an autoimmune disease that mostly affects women in their childbearing years. RELATED: Discover some of the symptoms that could point to lupus. Lupus can affect any part of the body…
What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Read our seven tips for newly diagnosed lupus patients here. Having a healthy snack, enjoying life to the fullest, checking in with friends, as…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that typically presents a wide range of symptoms, but one of the symptoms that lupus patients often experience is hair loss. This video from Daily Health uncovers 11 ways lupus patients may be able to stop their hair from falling out. Read our nine…
With more than 1.5 million lupus patients in the U.S., it’s surprising how little people know about this autoimmune disease. There’s currently no known cure and the cause of it is still a mystery, although doctors now think there may be a genetic predisposition to the condition. Find out…
We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs, such as lupus, as it could help slow down its progression and ease the symptoms.  To help you take the best possible care of your lungs, we’ve…
It can sometimes be a challenge to look on the bright side when you have a chronic illness, but spending time doing things that make you happy will help keep depression at bay, help you come to terms with your illness better and begin enjoying life again. To help you feel happier,…
Lupus is a very complex and mysterious condition. So much so, that it often remains a challenge for doctors and physicians who dedicate their work to it. Because lupus is so complex, flares can strike at any time without any warning. When then happens, patients may have to rush to…
Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope you don’t succumb to other people’s bugs and illnesses. However, there are some foods that can help you avoid catching a cold…