Our use of the term “kaleidoscope” is purposeful in characterizing the many diverse and shifting medical facets and symptoms of lupus as an illness as well as describing the variety and beauty ...
As someone with lupus, you may feel like you’ve exhausted all of your options for symptom relief. You may have grown weary of trying one prescription after another and while you may experience so...
Estimated to be worth over $210 billion by 2026, the complementary and alternative medicines’ market has taken off like wildfire as many seek a wide variety of ways to fight the ravages of illnes...
I was diagnosed with lupus in 2001. At the time, I was in my mid-twenties and scared to death of being diagnosed with a lifelong illness. I remember feeling so powerless, alone and frightened of what ...
It is normal to feel overwhelmed at times. You may feel stressed, anxious, depressed or even angry. Emotions are a part of life, yet at times they are overwhelming. When you have lupus, a flare, ...
Having a chronic disease like lupus can be difficult, to say the least. Coming to grips with the reality that lupus is now a thread in the tapestry of your life is scary and extremely overwhelming. ...
Advocating for lupus apart from talking with friends, family and your healthcare team may seem like a near impossible task. You only have so many spoons a day and often your good days are spent rec...
You’ve been there before. You recently received medical care – and now you’ve received the bill. With each line item, you become more and more confused and may start to question the level of ...
Are you an advocate or an ally? If you or someone you know has lupus, you have the amazing opportunity to create positive change. Whether you have first-hand experience with lupus and lupus overlap...
You want to be successful when starting any exercise regime, and you probably want it to be convenient, comfortable, affordable and motivating especially when you are already challenged with lupus....
I used to think that yoga was a one-size-fits-all program, but that it would never quite fit me. Suffering from back and knee pain, a traditional yoga practice seemed out of reach to me and would only...
Beginning any exercise routine may seem like an insurmountable feat if you have lupus. Having the energy to throw together dinner or do some laundry can be daunting and can exacerbate fatigue, joint s...
Thinking of starting an exercise routine can seem more daunting than the workout itself. Are you contemplating YouTube videos or joining the local gym? Trying to decide between Zumba or Pilates? ...
Dick met Jane. They got married. Dick and Jane were happy and healthy. Dick and Jane took care of each other. Dick and Jane went out often together and had fun. Dick and Jane planned a wonderful ...
While 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...
It 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...
We 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...
Introduction 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...
Introduction 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...
Introduction 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. –...