Everybody wants to eat healthier - it makes you feel much more alert, proactive, and generally better both physically and mentally. And when you have a chronic illness, such as lupus, eating healthy is more important than ever. You need protein, iron, vitamins, omega 3, everything basically that isn't high in salt, sugar, or fat. [...]
Category: lupus
A little inspiration from Maya Angelou…
I was reading a lupus warrior's blog (Luck Fupus), and in a post she talks about a tattoo she has that helps her overcome all struggles, including those caused by the unrelenting lupus. It's a quote by one of my favourite poets and women, Maya Angelou: I decided to find an image of the quote [...]
First Impressions of Lupus
It's been just over 2 months since I received my lupus diagnosis and started on all the treatment and medication that entails. I've discussed things with friends and family, I've already seen a multitude of doctors, and god knows how many blood tests I've had (I think I'm finally getting used to them - have only fainted [...]
So I’ve Been Diagnosed with Lupus…
Story time! This might be a long one, with a bit of whinging so I will understand if you skip this post! During the winter of my last year at uni, I became concerned when I started developing joint pain and swelling that would come and go in pretty much all my joints. The pain [...]
