Microbiome

Lupus and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Gut health has increasingly become an important focus for many autoimmune conditions, like lupus – and leaky gut syndrome is one of the more controversial areas in that research.  Can it cause lupus? Can it be treated, and what could it mean for you?  Read on to find out! Introduction The Science of Leaky Gut…

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Lupus and the Skin Microbiome

Your skin is amazing!  It is your first line of defense against foreign germs, yet simultaneously, an incredibly complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and more that make up your skin’s natural microbiome.  It is also where lupus can make its most obvious appearance – with rashes, sores, alopecia and even scaring.   So, how do…

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