How to Control Lupus

Lupus is an auto immune disorder that causes many different symptoms depending on the type of Lupus that you have. This disease used to be considered fatal, but now due to medical advancements, people with lupus can live long lives with proper care and treatment.

• Avoid eating foods that are high in acid such as citrus fruits and tomatoes. Acid levels in the body can cause lupus symptoms to increase. If you are diagnosed with lupus, you should avoid acidic foods when at all possible.


• Avoid excess exposure to the sun. The UV rays from the sun can trigger a flare up of your lupus symptoms. Avoid tanning beds, or being outside in direct sunlight for any length of time.


• Purchase a bromeliad supplement from your local health food store, or increase your intake of foods that contain high amounts of bromeliad, such as papaya and some other tropical fruits. If you purchase a supplement be sure to follow the dosage directions provided by the manufacturer.


• Take anti-inflammatory drugs to help with the inflammation of the joints associated with this condition. You can take either ibuprofen or naproxen to help reduce the pain and swelling in your joints.


• Use herbs that are known to have an anti-inflammatory property such as milk thistle or basil. Both are known to help with inflammation naturally.


• Visit the doctor who is providing you treatment plan regularly. Follow directions that your doctor gives you, and be sure to take all of the prescribed medications for your condition in order to improve your symptoms and increase your life span.