Feeling Tired? Five Tips To Overcome Lupus Fatigue

As a lupus thriver and nurse practitioner, I get a lot of questions about lupus.  Last week, the most popular question was “ What can I do to get over the fatigue?” It’s a question that I’m asked quite often, as people describe themselves as waking up exhausted or dragging at work all day. Some…

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The Lupus Gluten Connection

Note: the Lupus Gluten Connection first appeared on kriscarr.com. Today I am healthy, vibrant and pain free, but it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, I became afflicted with intense, severe muscle pain and joint swelling, leading to hospitalization. It wasn’t until I discovered I had a severe gluten intolerance that I was…

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Gluten Free Travel Essentials For Your Next Trip

We all know that traveling alone can be stressful at times. But add a gluten free diet to the mix and it can be down right frustrating! Everywhere you look there are sandwiches, wraps, donuts, pastries, fried foods, hot dogs and even some “healthy” snacks. It can be nothing less than daunting. Welcome to my…

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Expert Interivew – Commonly Asked Gluten Sensitivity Questions for the Lupus Body

As the summer comes to an end, I’m looking forward to the fall. It always feels like new beginnings, a fresh slate. To celebrate the change of seasons, I’d like to share with you the first expert interview to be featured on this blog! I believe that the more knowledge you have about your body,…

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5 Signs That You May Have a Vitamin Deficiency

Are you someone who feels you get enough vitamins from your diet and don’t need to take any extras? Well here are five clues that you may be suffering from a vitamin deficiency. 1. You feel sluggish or are easily winded This may indicate iron deficiency anemia. Many women struggle with this. It can be…

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