If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE:Â Six common symptoms of chronic fatigue Spoonie is a term coined by a chronic illness blogger, who used spoons to demonstrate how…
This video from NewLifeOutlook explores ways to cover a facial butterfly rash with makeup. Five tips for traveling with lupus. Vlogger Anna Scanlon shares a step-by-step account of how she covers her lupus-related butterfly rash, starting with moisturizer and then building up layers of makeup. After moisturizing her…
Lupus is a very complex disease that affect any part of the body, including the lungs. There are many different lung diseases that vary in severity, but one thing is certain: the number of women developing and dying from lung diseases is rapidly rising in the U.S. With early diagnosis comes early treatment which can help prevent…
In this video from newlifeoutlook, Anna Scanlon shares some tips for people with lupus who wish to travel. Traveling with an autoimmune disease like lupus can pose several problems, but with some forethought and planning, there is no reason why people living with lupus can’t go out and see the world.
May is Lupus Awareness Month, which means people living with the condition and non-profit organizations will be working hard to raise the profile of the disease. MORE: The difficulty of having an invisible illness like lupus. Lupus Awareness Day falls on May 10. This is a day when organizations reach out to governments around the…
Using cannabis or marijuana for medicinal purposes is a hot topic right now among patients and health practitioners. It’s regularly touted as a pain reliever for many chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus. According to the National Cancer Institute, here are some of the facts about medical marijuana…
Many people with chronic diseases have what is called an “invisible illness.” This means that although they’re very sick, they don’t have any visible signs of illness so many people assume that they’re not really sick at all. MORE: Six common symptoms of chronic fatigue This is a constant source of frustration for…
Lupus patients are susceptible to lung infections which can often lead to hospitalization. Because lupus is such a complex condition, it can affect any part of your body and the lungs are also included in that risk list. According to the American Lung Association, there are several…
Lupus is a very complex condition. So complex that it can affect any part of your body, and lungs are one of them. If you have a chronic lung condition such as lupus, you’ll need to protect your lungs from being further irritated by unhealthy air. We’ve put together a list…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: Six common symptoms of chronic fatigue Krane shares five simple corrective stretching exercises…