Having read just about every packet and tin in the supermarket it can get very tireesome. I think every packet should have allergies on them by now. Even more annoying is goods that have never had gluten in the recipe having a huge Gluten free label to intice you to buy. Corn chips and cornflakes […]
Lupus can affect any part of our bodies. While most people with Lupus will not have problems with their eyes, approximately 20% of Lupus Warriors will. Vasculitis (blood vessel changes) of the Retina This is the most common form of eye involvement in Lupus Warriors. Retinal Vasculitis causes a lack of blood supply to the […]
When you tell someone you have an Autoimmune disease they usually reply with: • “But you look fine!” • “It’s all in your head!” • “Oh, we’re all tired these days!” • “Have you lost weight? You look great!” • “How did you catch that?” • “It’ll be alright in the end” • “They can […]
As a child, my dream was to one day be a Mum. Growing up, I loved children and especially babies. I left school at 16 to train as an Early Childhood Educator. Children were my passion. I couldn’t have children of my own. I tried for many years to get pregnant. I tried IVF (In […]
The Good, the Bad and the Sun – Sun Protection Advice for Lupus Warriors Whether you are a long term Lupus Warrior or newly diagnosed, you would know that exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) Rays, whether from sunlight or artificial lights, can make us photosensitive and can trigger flares. These flares can affect you in ways […]
The Different Types of Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune Diseases that affect Multiple Organ Systems: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): This is a chronic auto-inflammatory disease. It is seen more commonly among females, but does affect males also. The diagnostic tests are usually positive for antibodies against nuclear proteins including nucleic DNA and RNA. Some of triggers for […]