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Are You Making These LUPUS Mistakes? Foods That Could Be Making You Sick
I can cook anything, but I didn’t know I was doing it wrong!
My wife has SLE Lupus and has been dealing with “flares” for over ten years. Her symptoms, however, have been getting worse in recent years.
We’ve had to make significant changes in our lives since COVID, and we’ve been living a very different life from the one we led before. We’re both severely immunocompromised, making it more difficult for us to socialize.
A few months ago, she read the Lupus Foundation Newsletter and we learned that my wife’s entire life she had been eating wrong. For her, spicy foods and tomatoes, and garlic are components of almost every meal.
We removed the garlic, tomatoes, and peppers from her diet, which has truly changed her life quality. She no longer has the brain fog, sleeps better, and her overall lupus symptoms have decreased significantly.
I cannot tell you how important a diet is for someone with Lupus. If you are struggling with Lupus, I urge you to explore different dietary options and find what works best. It might be the lifestyle change you need to find better Lupus symptom management.
~From the Lupus.org site
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually fights infections — attacks healthy tissue instead.
Lupus most commonly affects your:
Skin
Joints
Internal organs, like your kidneys and heart
Because lupus affects many parts of the body, it can cause a lot of different symptoms.
If you have Lupus, you know that managing the disease can be a full-time job.
Along with taking medication and dealing with possible flare-ups, paying attention to your diet is crucial to keeping your Lupus under control.
While there is no specific “lupus diet,” eating healthy foods and avoiding those that trigger flare-ups are good places to start.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various body parts.
For people with Lupus, what they eat can significantly impact how they feel. Eating a healthy diet can help people with Lupus manage their symptoms and feel their best.
Certain foods have been shown to trigger flare-ups in people with Lupus, so it is essential to avoid these triggers. Common triggers include dairy products, gluten, soy, and nightshades (a group of vegetables that includes tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers).
These 6 tips have helped us in dealing with lupus.
- Lupus patients should avoid eating foods that trigger inflammation.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those high in antioxidants.
- Avoid processed foods, sugar, and artificial sweeteners.
- Drink plenty of water and herbal teas
- Supplement your diet with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics
- 6. Get regular exercise to help reduce inflammation
Following a diet without inflammation can help reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. It is often difficult to diagnose because its symptoms mimic those of other diseases.
Many famous people have been diagnosed with Lupus.
Nine celebrities who have Lupus
- Seal
- Ray Walston
- Paula Abdul
- Toni Braxton
- Selena Gomez
- Nick Cannon
- Lady Gaga
- Charles Kuralt
- Kristen Johnston