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…
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,…
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…
4 Tips for Rapid Hair Growth
Hair is an outward sign of our health. It signifies balanced hormones, adequate nutrients and healthy diet. Especially for women, beautiful hair plays a big role in how we feel about our bodies. But what happens when your hair becomes an outward sign of your ill-health? What happens when it starts to thin, or even fall out,…
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.…
