Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body and lead to many different health problems, including osteoporosis. MORE: Nine tips to help you live better with lupus. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. It decreases bone density, making them susceptible to breaks and…
The public’s interest in essential oils (EOs) — their uses, benefits, and safety — has been on the rise for several years. The most common means of using EOs is through aromatherapy, which includes having a diffuser in your home and or carrying a personal diffuser with you. You’ll find…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is very difficult to diagnose because of its myriad of 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 diagnose the disease, according to the Lupus Research Alliance. A person…
In this video from the Lupus Research Alliance, Dr. Alana Levine talks about lupus flares and how they affect those who live with the disease. MORE: What’s the prognosis for lupus patients? Dr. Levine explains that each lupus patient is different and will have a different…
Lupus is a very complex and chronic autoimmune disease that can affect anyone, anytime, in many different ways. To help you live better with the disease, we’ve put together a list of nine tips. (source: Everyday Health) 1. Reduce stress to reduce flares. A sudden worsening of lupus symptoms is called…
Everyone who lives with lupus will experience the disease differently. The symptoms vary and not all people will suffer from the same ones. Remission — the time when lupus isn’t active — also varies greatly from person to person. MORE: Nine important facts about lupus you may not know. Some lupus…
One of the most debilitating and frustrating symptoms of lupus for many is fatigue. More than merely feeling tired, fatigue can disrupt your entire life and lead to other health concerns such as depression and anxiety. The level of fatigue a person suffers will differ from one lupus patient to…
Many have heard the term “lupus,” but are unsure what the chronic disease is or how it affects those who suffer from it. In this video from the Lupus Research Alliance, Dr. Alana Levine talks about what lupus is and how it affects those who…
Thanks to modern medicine and ongoing scientific research, lupus patients have a better prognosis than ever before. According to lupus.org, between 80 percent and 90 percent of people living with the disease will have a normal life expectancy. MORE: Nine important facts about lupus you may not…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system of people living with the condition doesn’t work as it should. Usually, the immune system is good at spotting foreign invaders — germs, bacteria, and viruses — and killing them off by producing antibodies to fight against them. MORE: 12…