Definition
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder, in which antibodies mistakenly identify the body's tissues as foreign substances and attack them, causing inflammation and pain.
Symptoms of DLE
A butterfly-shaped facial rash that may spread to the forehead or the scalp.
Symptoms of SLE
- Facial rash fever mouth sores
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Joint and malaise
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Vulnerability to illness
Root Causes
- Viruses
- Use of synthetic hormones
- Food allergies
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Poor digestion and detoxification/li>
Food to avoid
Saturated fats, hydrogenated fats, and partially hydrogenated fats make inflammation worse; in fact, some people find that their pain goes away completely when they eliminate animal meats and fried or greasy foods from their diet.
Recommended
Give your body optimal support by eating well-rounded, varied meals of whole foods.