What Causes Lupus?

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 – B Cells, T Cells and the Immune System

When B cells and T cells don’t know when to quit – the result – is lupus.  Both are specialized blood cells that are critical for a healthy immune system, but they also cause the damage that comes with lupus.  Read on to learn more about how these cells are supposed to defend the body,…

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Lupus and Epigenetics

Lupus is complex!  Epigenetics is  a new frontier in lupus research and therapy that combines what we know about genetics with all of the environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect our health.  It may be the key to not only unlocking some of the mysteries of the disease, but also its cure! Introduction An…

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