Kaleidoscope Blog
We provide a wealth of information about lupus – its symptoms, treatments and the profound ways that it affects people’s lives. Our blogs also highlight the latest medical research behind the never-ending quest for a cure.
Alternative Lupus Treatments, Biology of Autoimmunity, Blog, Dietary Supplements, Nutrition, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Therapies, Treatments
Lupus and Selenium
Selenium may be the most important nutrient that you have never heard of. Yet, it is vital for maintaining overall health and reducing the inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases like lupus. Read on to learn more about the relationship between selenium, inflammation and SLE. What is selenium and why is it important for your health?…
About Lupus, Blog, Featured, Living with Lupus, Symptoms, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Lupus and the Nervous System
Contents: Cognitive Dysfunction Migraines CNS Vasculitis Fibromyalgia Organic Brain Syndrome Central Nervous System Lupus Tests and Diagnostics Outlook When you say your lupus is “getting on your nerves” you may be completely accurate. Sadly, Lupus can attack the nervous system as easily as it can attack your joints, skin or any other part of…
Blog, Myositis, Overlap Diseases
Myositis and Lupus
SLE can cause inflammation in all areas of the body. When it directly damages muscle tissue, we call it myositis, a serious condition that causes pain and weakness, sometimes rashes and affects a surprising number of those living with lupus. Read on to find out more about myositis – its causes, diagnosis and treatment. Contents: What…
Blog, Coping With Lupus, Depression, General Information, Gratitude, Invisible Illness, Living with Lupus, Mind/Body Connection, Parenting with Chronic Illness
Coping with Lupus: How Does Lupus Affect Your State of Mind and Body?
Contents: Coping with Lupus Some Main Challenges you May Face Things You Can Do To Help Yourself With hope, there are always possibilities Coping with Lupus Whether you have been recently diagnosed with lupus or have been living with it for many years, learning to live with, what can be a very debilitating disease,…
Blog, Coping With Lupus, General Information, Living with Lupus, Parenting with Chronic Illness, Symptoms
Living With Lupus: In What Ways Can Lupus Affect the Body?
Contents: Living With Lupus: How Can Lupus Affect the Body? Lupus Effect on the Body: A Head to Toe Listing In Conclusion Living With Lupus: How Can Lupus Affect the Body? In Lupus and other autoimmune diseases, the immune system begins to recognize and attack itself, going after and injuring healthy tissue. This can…
About Lupus, Alternative Lupus Treatments, Blog, General Information, Medications, Symptoms
Medications for Lupus…What is right for you?
Contents: What are some of the prescribed medications for lupus and how do I know what is right for me? The two main types of Lupus Overlap Diseases Common Lupus Medications Are There Any Alternative Lupus Medicines and/or Therapies? Ok, so you’ve been diagnosed with lupus. What now? What are some of…