Natural Remedies
Home Remedies & OTC Treatments for Lupus
Do Lupus Warriors turn to home remedies or over-the-counter solutions to help manage the...
Leaky Gut, Increased Intestinal Permeability, & Lupus
Known colloquially as "leaky gut," increased intestinal permeability may be a risk factor for...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction & Chronic Pain
Many Lupus Warriors are familiar with chronic pain -- the kind that lasts for months or even years. Mindfulness-based stress reduction may offer relief, according to a recent meta-analysis. Sharp pangs. Dull aches. Tingling. Pain comes in many sensations, but all are unpleasant and can interfere with daily...
Pets, Health Benefits of Animals, & Lupus
“Sometimes it feels like my pet is the only one that understands me,” is a common refrain for many Lupus Warriors. Beyond being good listeners and friends, pets may also offer some health benefits for people with lupus. You’ll see videos of animals being...
Acupuncture, Pain Reduction, & Lupus
Looking for strategies to help battle pain and fatigue without more medications? Alternative treatments like acupuncture may offer support to Lupus Warriors. The goal of lupus treatment can vary between clinicians and people living with lupus. A recent study found that...
Positive Affirmations and Lupus
Positive affirmations and positive thinking are two powerful strategies that can help Lupus Warriors improve self esteem, manage stress, & get motivated to take on challenges. Staying positive and motivated when dealing with lupus and its myriad symptoms isn’t easy. Over time, it’s easy to find...
High-Dose Vitamin C, the Immune System, & Lupus
Can high-dose vitamin C or a daily low-dose of vitamin C help manage lupus? Going beyond the common cold... There is an ongoing debate whether or not vitamin c is a prophylaxis against the flu and the common cold. This essential nutrient, though, is vital in essential bodily functions as...
Expressive Writing Therapy: Lupus Benefits
A good story can transport us to a new world. And, research suggests that writing therapy, directed writing on specific topics, can help battle the stress & symptoms of lupus. At times, it can feel as though your brain is running wild. Many people, if not most, experience intrusive thoughts and replay troubling moments over...
Probiotics, “Good” Bacteria, & Lupus Symptoms
Microorganisms and bacteria help our bodies function. Can probiotics, or "good" bacteria, help reduce lupus symptoms? Good bacteria may seem like an oxymoron. But, bacteria play a vital role in the human body, particularly in the intestines where they help digest folic acid and certain vitamins. So, what are probiotics? Probiotics are particular...
Massage Therapy for Lupus & Fibromyalgia
While the name 'massage therapy' is relatively new, the healing power of touch has been used for thousands of years. In fact, there are references to massage therapy in ancient writings from India, Egypt, Japan, China, & Mesopotamia. Perhaps the earliest depiction of massage comes from the Tomb of Akmanthor ("The...
Lupus Supplements: What Works (And What Doesn’t)
Lupus Supplements: Experiences from Warriors When is comes to lupus supplements, there are a lot of options, but what works and what is just snake oil? Lupus warriors share their experiences.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It only takes 2 minutes and can help other lupus warriors feel more empowered when making decisions...