Exercise is good for everyone, and even more so if you suffer from lupus. The type of exercise you can do and the more you can push yourself will depend on the severity of your condition and how you are feeling at the time. Always consult your healthcare providers before engaging…
In this LUPUS UK video, Prof. Ian Bruce, Professor of Rheumatology at Manchester Royal Infirmary talks about the advances in lupus, looking at data collected from clinical trials, long-term assessment of various medications and hospitalizations. What are the two main types of lupus? The presentation was filmed at the…
Anti-inflammatory Tea Recipe As the seasons change, Lupus inflammation and pain can increase. It seems unavoidable and managing it is often challenging. Finding some natural, homeopathic ways to relieve pain is a helpful aid in caring for yourself. Ginger and turmeric both have anti-inflammatory properties, so we’re sharing a recipe…
Eating a balanced diet is sensible advice for anyone, but it is even more important if you have lupus. The body needs vital nutrients and vitamins in order to keep healthy, fight infections and perform at its best. When you are already ill, eating well can help ease the symptoms of…
In this video, Barbara Mendez, a nutritionist and registered pharmacist, shares some simple diet and lifestyle tips to help you better manage autoimmune diseases like lupus. Nine tips to help you live well with lupus. Eliminating processed and refined foods, getting plenty of quality sleep, reducing stress,…
It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that mostly affects young women between the ages of 15 and 40, also known as the typical child-bearing years. While some women find their lupus symptoms so severe they’re unable to bear children, some will be able to get pregnant but will need…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that presents a wide variety of symptoms. Though the exact cause of lupus is unknown, there are certain environmental factors that can increase the risk of lupus. Researchers review how lupus treatment can improve and move forward. Read more here. In this…
Lupus and Reflexology Have you considered reflexology to ease lupus? Reflexology is an ancient practice passed down through the ages. Proof of the practice may date back to pre-dynastic China 3000 BC. The Incas and Native Americans may have introduced reflexology to South and North America. What is reflexology? It is a homeopathic…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is very difficult to diagnose because of its myriad symptoms. Each lupus patient is treated differently according to appearance of symptoms and symptom severity. Here are some of the many signs and symptoms of lupus that doctors use to help establish if a patient has lupus or not, according…