Lupus can force you to make uncomfortable adjustments in your life. Change can be difficult, and it’s easy to understand how that can make you feel down sometimes. How could you not? The holid...
Read MoreLupus can force you to make uncomfortable adjustments in your life. Change can be difficult, and it’s easy to understand how that can make you feel down sometimes. How could you not? The holid...
Read MoreHitting the hay, getting forty winks, waiting for a visit from Mr. Sandman – however you may coyly try to catch up or sneak up on sleep, it may still evade you if you are an individual with lupus...
Read MoreWhile we are in the middle of the flu season, here are some important things to think about concerning the flu and flu vaccinations. If you have lupus, you should strongly consider speaking to your d...
Read MoreIt is natural for each of us to look at the beginning of a new year almost as a new lease on life. It’s perfectly normal to want to put the previous year behind us and start fresh with a clean slate...
Read MoreWhether you consider your family as the family you were born or married into, the one you’ve created with your partner or spouse, or one you’ve hand-picked from close friends over the years, th...
Read MoreWe are fortunate to live in a day and age when many of us can speak openly about sexual health and well-being, and it’s no longer considered taboo to discuss menopause. Once whispered under the...
Read MoreIntroduction Defining Intimacy The Physical Barriers to Intimacy The Emotional Barriers to Intimacy Ways to Improve Intimacy In Conclusion Introduction Living with lupus can affect you physically and...
Read MoreIntroduction Drinking 101 – An Alcohol Primer Avoiding a Cocktail for Disaster – Drug Interactions with Alcohol When You Have Lupus Celebrate Good Times – One Ginger Ale at a Time...
Read MoreIntroduction The Chemistry of Gratitude Gratitude and Overall Well-Being 5 Ways to Experience and Express More Gratitude In Conclusion “An attitude of gratitude brings great things. –...
Read MoreIntroduction Celebrating Across Faiths and Cultures Navigating the Dinner Dilemma – Be in the Driver’s Seat! Is Fasting Safe? In Conclusion Introduction The holidays bring with them so many ex...
Read MoreContents: What is lupus? What are the four types of lupus? What are the different types of cutaneous lupus? Who gets cutaneous lupus and how does it relate to systemic lupus? Is cutaneous lupus contag...
Read MoreContents: Introduction What is vitamin D and how does it affect the body? What do the studies show about vitamin D deficiency and lupus show? What are the symptoms for vitamin D deficiency? How is ...
Read MoreContents What exactly are omega-3’s? What are the health benefits of omega-3’s? Sources of Omega-3 Krill Oil in the Treatment of Lupus In conclusion Lately, there have been a growing number of ...
Read MoreIndividuals with lupus experience more than a fair share of ups and downs. Some days, it may feel possible to run relays while other days, loading the dishwasher may take every ounce of available e...
Read MoreWhat is happiness? Our Chemical Response to Happiness The Health Benefits of a Positive Attitude In Conclusion “Clap along if you know what happiness is to you” – lyrics from “Ha...
Read MoreContents: Lupus Hair Loss and Alopecia Explained How do I know if my hair loss is caused by lupus or something else? What causes lupus hair loss? Can I prevent hair loss from lupus? 5 Things You Ca...
Read MoreContents The Heart and its Role as Part of the Cardiovascular System Conditions of the Heart and Cardiovascular System Staying Healthy In Conclusion The average heart beats approximately 100...
Read MoreContents What is the Pancreas? Pancreatitis Preventing Pancreatitis Diabetes Diagnosing Diabetes Treating Diabetes Diabetes Prevention In Conclusion As of 2015, 9.4% of the American population had ...
Read MoreContents What is stroke? What are the risk factors for stroke in individuals with SLE? How does stroke affect the brain? Decreasing the Risk of Stroke In Conclusion Constantly processing the in...
Read MoreContents: Raynaud’s Phenomenon and its Symptoms What causes Raynaud’s Phenomenon? How is Raynaud’s Phenomenon diagnosed? Treating Raynaud’s Phenomenon Preventing or Minimizing Symptoms In C...
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