The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

If you live with any chronic illness, you have most likely heard these or similar phrases in the past: “We see something on your CT Scan that should not be there.”  “We are concerned about your kidneys.”  “We have to investigate why you are having chest pains.”  “I don’t know if your hair will grow […]

Are you currently in a season where you think back to the things you used to take part in before you were diagnosed with a chronic illness? Have you experienced the loss of friends or once beloved activities? If so, keep reading. I have a story to share with you… I facilitated a support group […]

What is Lupus Nephritis?  Lupus Nephritis is a condition that can occur when you have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus  (SLE). SLE is an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to your skin,  joints, heart, brain and kidneys. This specific type of kidney damage is called Lupus Nephritis, also called Glomerulonephritis.  SLE triggers your immune […]

Plant-based, Nutrient-dense healthy meals…delivered to your door! What happens when we are going into a flare, already in a flare, or just completely exhausted because well, lupus and chronic illness. Well, we tend to make really quick, poor food choices. Or we don’t eat (no, Bueno). Or, we grab something easy and fast, usually in […]

The holiday season is upon us, a time to be happy and joyous, right?  At least that is what all the commercials show and tell us on TV.  It is the time to shop, purchase, and wrap presents for those we hold dear. It is the time to put up the tree or take out […]

Can you look at me for the first time and know whether or not I have lupus?  Do I wear or have a defining mark on my face or my body?  Do I have a neon “L” carved into my forehead?  Do I look sick?  NO – there is nothing in my appearance that verifies, that […]