Synopsis of Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain. The most common and severe form is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The cause of lupus is not fully understood, but it involves a mix of genetic, hormonal, environmental, and immune factors.
Lupus often occurs in flares—periods of active symptoms—followed by remissions. It most commonly affects women of childbearing age, and symptoms can vary widely between individuals.
Common symptoms include:
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Fatigue and fever
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Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
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Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose
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Photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight)
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Skin rashes or lesions
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Hair loss
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Mouth or nose ulcers
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Chest pain or shortness of breath
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Kidney issues (e.g., lupus nephritis)
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Cognitive dysfunction or depression
Triggers may include:
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Sunlight (UV exposure)
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Infections
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Certain medications
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Hormonal shifts (e.g., pregnancy, menstruation)
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Stress
When to see a doctor:
If you experience persistent fatigue, unexplained joint pain, skin rashes, or other systemic symptoms, consult a rheumatologist. Diagnosis involves blood tests (e.g., ANA, anti-dsDNA), urinalysis, imaging, and clinical evaluation. Lupus requires ongoing medical management.
Natural remedies for Lupus
Use Sun Protection: Wear sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing to prevent flare-ups.
Adopt an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Emphasize vegetables, fruits, omega-3 fats, and whole foods.
Manage Stress: Through relaxation techniques, yoga, or counseling.
Get Gentle Exercise: Reduces stiffness and supports circulation without overexertion.
Track Triggers and Symptoms: Helps identify patterns and prevent flares.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Lupus
algal oil
ashwagandha
astragalus
bacillus subtilis
black cumin
Indian frankincense
cat's claw
chaga mushroom
chamomile
turmeric
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
ginger
immunoglobin G
l-glutathione
licorice root
luteolin
marine lipid
nattozimes
omega-3 fatty acids
phytocannabinoids
quercetin
reishi mushroom
selenium
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
vitamin B12
vitamin D
vitamin D3
wheat grass
zinc
sarsaparilla
tinospora cordifolia
algae
11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
18-Hydroxyeicosahexaenoic Acid
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
3-Ketosteroid
5-androstene-3alpha,17beta-diol
Aminomonosaccharide
Adrenals
Arsenic
Alpha-glycans
Aucubin
Aureobasidium pullulans
Axocopaque
Adrenals
Acetyl-l-glutathione
Alkylglycerol (unspecified)
Alpha-keto-boswellic acid
Acemannan
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Avian (unspecified)
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Ant
Androstenetriol
Apocynin
Astragalin
Black Seed
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium (various species)
beta-zeacarotene
Boswellia serrata
Boswellic Acid
Burdock
Blue-Green Algae
beta-lactoglobulin
Boswellia
Blue-Green Algae
Banyan
Black Seed Oil
Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
benzyl isothiocyanate
Boswellic acids
Cannabis
Cortisol
Coriolus mushroom
Cat's Claw
Cod Liver Oil
Collagen II
Cannabigerolic acid
Chinese Tinospora
Cupric ascorbate
Cytokines
Cystine
Clam
Chlorella
DHEA
Dehydroascorbic acid
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
Deoxyandrographolides
Dioscorea nipponica
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Ellagic Acid
European Mistletoe
Earthworm
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Elastase
Fucoidan
Frog
Fish Oil
Furanosteroid
Fish Oil
Glycosaponin (unspecified)
Glutathione peroxidase
Glandular Tissues
glycyrrhizic acid
Gluthathione
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glutathione
Hellebore (unspecified)
Human growth hormone
Hendecasaccharides
Hyperimmune milk peptides
Humic acid
Hypothalamus protein
Hemp oil
Immunoglobulin G
Interferon gamma
Indigo pulchra
Idebenone
immunoglobulin
Linolenic Acids
L-Gluthathione
L-Methionine
Linolenic acid
L-Histidine
Marine lipid (unspecified)
Milk Protein
Mistletoe
Marine fat
Niacinamide ascorbate
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Nicotinamide
Naphthoquinone (unspecified)
Noni fiber
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega Blend
Omega-3
Omega-3
Progenin III
Polysaccharide peptide
Peptide
Porcine (unspecified)
Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Poly-thyronine
Pregnenolone
Polyphenols (mixed)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Quercetin
Quercetin
Reishi mushroom
Rosmarinic Acid
Reishi
Squalene
Salicylate (unspecified)
Selenium
Shark Liver Oil
Salmon Oil
Sagebrush
Shiitake
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Seleno Methionine
Superoxide Dismutase
Seal
Selenium
Tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids
Turtle
Transfer Factor
Transforming growth factor beta
Transforming growth factor
Thymic peptides
Trametes (unspecified)
Tylophorine
Ursane-type triterpenoid
Vitamin B12
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin D (mixed)
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol)
Vitamin B12 (adenosylcobalamin)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin A (not specified)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin D
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Zinc magnesium aspartate
