SYMPTOMS

Profound fatigue
Skin rash on face or body
Weight loss, mental confusion, chest pain on taking a deep breath
nose, mouth and throat ulcers, enlarged lymph nodes
poor circulation in fingers and toes
bald patches
discolored urine, or frequent blocked urination

Lupus is a chronic auto immune disease where the immune system mistakes the connective tissue for a foreign matter and attacks on it.

THERE ARE TWO FORMS OF LUPUS

DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS(DLE)
Affects only skin exposed to sunlight.
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS(SLE)
Which is more serious, it effects the skin and other vital organs, often causing butterfly shaped rash across the nose and cheeks, that can leaves scars if untreated.
Lupus may also inflame and damage the connective tissue in joints and muscles and skin, as well as the membrane surrounding the lungs, heart, kidneys and brain.
Raynauds syndrome appears in 205 of patients and can also cause kidney damage.
Lupus in characterized by unpredictable phases of remission and exacerbation that vary in intensity and duration.
Lupus strikes black Americans three times more then white Americans, most sufferers are between the ages of 20-35, 90% are women.
No single agent has been identified as causing lupus.
Although some suggest a combination of genetic, hormonal, immunologic factors maybe behind it. A predisposition seem to be an inherited trait.

Environmental elements raging from viral and bacterial infections to severe emotional stress or overexposure to the sun may play a role in provoking lupus.
Penicillin and anticonvulsants may cause lupus like symptoms, high estrogen levels resulting in pregnancy, estrogen replacement therapy, oral may irritate lupus.
There also may be a link to silicon breast implants.

Your doctor may have a difficult time diagnosing as it mimics other diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, mononucleosis.
Blood testing for Anti-DNA antibodies, shows whether you have antibodies to the normal genetic material in certain cells is the most definitive way to identify lupus.

Lupus is a difficult disease to control however with close self-monitering, and proper treatment can help in most cases.

People with lupus often have food allergies, A change in diet may reduce inflammation and pain, Cut down on red meat and dairy products, and increase consumption of fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids such as mackerel, sardines and salmon.

AVOID ALFALFA HERB AND ALFALFA SPROUTS
Alfalfa contains a substance that has been proven to irritate lupus so avoid.

Allergies can be involved with lupus the most common allergies from food are: Beef, cows milk, corn and wheat. The can also be sensitive to ammonia, formaldehyde, hair spray, ethanol, perfume and pesticides. The chemical sensitivities are chest pain, arthritic pain, severe headaches, The food additive testing found backache, headache and painful myalgia.

Eliminate fats from the diet especially fried foods which is harmful to connective tissue, animal fat especially beef and pork are harmful which wears away myelin sheath covering the nerves, and dairy products creates mucus that parasites feed off of and live. A diet high in vegetables, fruit grains, brown rice, bean sprout and green salads will strengthen the immune system and cleans the blood.

A good detox system is highly recommended, vegetables juice fasting using wheat grass juice and liquid chlorophyll will rest the immune system and clean the blood.

The colon needs to be cleansed for that is where the toxins accumulate and are redistributed back in the blood stream (when the colon and bowels are not kept cleaned) causing many other diseases, (Detox program advised and is included with this packet sent on separate mailing)
Parasite formula kills parasites and colon cleansers remove them.

HERBS
Ginkgo, suma, cayenne, ginseng, and Gotu kola boost immunity and allow the body to heal faster. Nervine herbs for repair and relaxation of nerves are: Hops, valerian, wood betony, skullcap, lobelia and ladyslipper.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Vitamin A.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-complex
Vitamin C.
Calcium / Magnesium
Vitamin D, E,
Omega-3 fatty acids
Selenium
Zinc
Acidolphilus is natures antibiotic and increases the body's ability to absorb essential nutrients and boost immunity, also kills bad bacteria in the intestines and stomach while replenishing the body with healthy intestinal flora.
Chlorophyll and Blue green algae help in cleaning the blood of toxins.
Lecithin is essential for repair of connective tissue, brain and nerves.
Bee pollen is nutritious and boosts the immunity and contains amino acid for tissue repair.

AVOID sun exposure by wearing protective clothing (hats, sunglasses, long sleeves, and long pants) along with a SPF 15 or higher containing PABA.

Pace yourself through out the day to conserve energy and get plenty of rest even if you need to schedule naps in your routine.

Flare ups can be managed. Avoid known triggers such as sunlight, stress and lack of sleep and poor diet. Keep a log, record your symptoms when they occur, what preceded them and how long they last and adjust your routine with them in mind.