We know dealing with lupus sometimes feels like an uphill battle, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up ... Read more
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve ... Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy tissue. Since lupus affects different areas of the body, there are various symptoms, including joint swelling, rashes, chest pain, ... Read more
There are no specific diet requirements for lupus patients. The main goals are to eliminate foods that may upset the digestive system and consume foods that will help patients stay in ... Read more
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, or DLE, is a chronic skin condition that causes sores, inflammation and scarring, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. These sores or lesions appear red ... Read more
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to ... Read more
Lupus is a difficult disease in many ways, but one of the hardest parts for lupus sufferers is diagnosis. There isn’t a simple test that patients can take to tell doctors they have ... Read more
If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from a woman’s explanation of how she has to manage ... Read more
Lupus is a complex, autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. There are many causes, and according to lupus.org, could include anything from inherited genes, environmental ... Read more
Despite what you’ve read, there is no established diet for lupus. There are certain foods that may improve life while living with lupus, and that are certain foods that ... Read more
