Candida – Could You Have This Destructive Chronic Infection and Not Even Know It?
A few years ago, I lay in a hospital bed wishing for the daily dose of prednisone that would ease my body’s lupus-induced pain. As gobs of prednisone streamed into my veins, the last thing on my mind was the havoc this pain-reducing medication would wreak. As I discovered, immunosuppressant drugs like prednisone can zap…
The Effects of Caffeine on the Lupus Body
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to finally stop drinking coffee. I always looked forward to my daily morning ritual and the nice pick-me-up mid-afternoon treat. I had a variety of creamers and different flavored coffees, not to mention a bailetti, espresso, and latte coffee makers, as well as a foam/froth makers. You name…
What Are Your Everyday Lupus Challenges?
When it comes to lupus, everyone has their own individual challenge. It can be fatigue, or pain, or both. It can change and fluctuate in intensity. For me, it was the simple act of just walking. My joints were so red, swollen, and painful that I pretty much had to lay around and remain inactive.…
Lupus Awareness Month Giveaway in May!
Let’s celebrate Lupus Awareness Month! Earn a chance to win a 30-minute Personalized Lupus Strategy Call! In celebration of Lupus Awareness Month this May, I’m giving away 30-minute Intensive Lupus Strategy Call worth $200 to 3 of my Twitter or Facebook followers through an online raffle. You could win 30 minutes to ask any of your…
5 Must Have Supplements I Can’t Live Without
“What supplements should I take?” is a question that I often receive. I look to vitamin supplements as my daily miracles. I used to take 20-30 per day. I have tried so many – too many to count – and experimented as any integrative practitioner would do! I have condensed my list down and have chosen five…
