Eating well if you have an autoimmune disease like lupus is a must, but sometimes we all need a little inspiration for new delicious and healthy meal ideas, otherwise we tend to get stuck in a rut making the same dishes over and over. Discover nine diet tips…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZJTZMgbdeU In this ACR Simple Tasks video, spoken word artist Shanelle Gabriel talks about her life with lupus for this documentary from the American College of Rheumatology. Read our tips for living well with lupus here. Shanelle talks about her early symptoms such as joint pain, extreme fatigue…
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…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-mRiD49TTs More children than ever are being diagnosed with lupus, this is mainly due to better resources and more pediatric rheumatologists than the disease becoming more prevalent. In this video from Lupus Canada, Dr. Levy from the Hospital for Sick Children discusses lupus in children. Discover seven common…
This short informative video from Andés Peña touches on some of the important facts about lupus. Here are 13 lupus symptoms you should be aware of. It explains that lupus is a difficult disease to diagnose because there are so many different symptoms and they mimic other diseases.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease which is notoriously difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic so many other illnesses. In addition, no two lupus patients are alike as lupus can affect any area of the body (or multiple areas) so they will experience different symptoms. Learn how patients are affected…
Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of many chronic illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. In this Mind Over Meniere’s video, Glenn describes how brain fog affects him on a daily basis. Jessica discusses emotional and mental problems that arise from suffering from brain fog.
In this Talia TV video shared in May 2016, Talia shares some of her tips on how to improve lupus-related memory loss and other symptoms of brain fog. Read about 13 lupus symptoms you should know about here. Brain fog is a very common symptom of lupus and…
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your condition. While we can’t avoid stress altogether, there are ways that we help ourselves relax more and not let things…